Exercise for the Mind - Benefits of Physical Activity on Mental Health

Discover the profound impact of exercise on both body and mind in this TEDx talk by health and fitness expert Derrick Cope. Engage in a brief fitness session demonstrating how simple exercises can significantly improve mental well-being. Learn from Cope's extensive experience, including establishing China's first Pilates studio, serving as a torchbearer for the 2008 Beijing Olympics, and instructing for Cirque du Soleil. Explore his journey from fitness professional to author, translating and publishing "Return to Life," and his current role as Education Director at Synapse Pilates in Shanghai. Gain valuable insights into the transformative power of physical activity on mental health in this enlightening 21-minute presentation.

Exercise for the Mind | Derrick Cope | TEDxSMICSchool