166: The 3 Best Types of Exercise for Boosting Brain Function | Ryan Glatt, MS

Transformation

Ryan Glatt's journey from a sedentary childhood to a fitness expert is both inspiring and transformative. He recounts how his early struggles with weight and a severe concussion led him to discover the world of exergaming through Dance Dance Revolution, which helped him lose weight and improve his cognitive function 1. This personal transformation motivated him to become a personal trainer and pursue a career in kinesiology. Ryan's mother's health struggles further fueled his passion for physical therapy and brain health, as he witnessed the impact of physical therapy on her life 2.

I started to think back. I'm like, okay, with my own concussion, watching my mom go through what she went through, some dementia in my family and mental health issues in my family, my interest in animal behavior, my interest in exercise and health coaching. How do I bring this all together?

--- Ryan Glatt

His journey highlights the profound impact of exercise on both physical and mental well-being.

   

Professional Insights

Ryan's professional experiences at the Pacific Brain Health Center focus on enhancing cognitive health through exercise. He works with patients with and without cognitive impairments, using innovative methods like exergaming to improve cognitive processes 3. Ryan also developed the Brain Health Trainer course to educate health and fitness professionals on neuroscience and exercise, aiming to bridge the gap between fitness and cognitive health. He believes in the evolving role of health coaches and fitness professionals in promoting lifestyle changes and collaborating with medical professionals 4.

It's not just facilitating exercise, it's coaching lifestyle behaviors.

--- Ryan Glatt

Ryan's work underscores the importance of integrating exercise with cognitive health strategies.