When people search for fitness programs for older adults, they often focus on strength, balance, or mobility—and for good reason. But one of the most powerful benefits of the Activate Brain & Body program goes beyond physical outcomes. At Activate, the foundation of success is community—a shared experience built around connection, encouragement, and common goals. Building Community Through Purposeful Movement…
Train the Brain and Body Together: Why Dual-Task Training via the tWall Matters A collaboration with Activate Brain & Body, Cincinnati Introduction In our latest video, we explore how the integration of exergaming and neuromuscular training—particularly via a reactive wall system often referred to as the tWall—can unlock wide-ranging benefits for adults and older adults. In partnership with Cincinnati’s…
Activate Brain & Body, based in Cincinnati, is positioning itself as more than a gym. It’s a brain-and-body fitness studio aiming to use the latest interactive, scientifically informed tools to slow, mitigate, or perhaps even reverse aspects of cognitive decline. Activate Brain and Body+1 They combine physical movement, neuromuscular training, and interactive cognitive challenge (“dual tasking” or exergaming) to more…
Why Activate Brain & Body Is Leading the Way in Brain-First Fitness In the world of health and wellness, few places are redefining the fitness experience quite like Activate Brain & Body in Cincinnati, Ohio. More than just another gym, Activate is a trailblazing facility that blends traditional exercise, functional training, and—what truly sets it apart—a deep focus on brain…
At the intersection of fitness innovation and brain health lies Activate Brain & Body, a groundbreaking program designed to strengthen both the body and mind through research-backed, personalized training. At the core of their model is a holistic approach that leverages dual task training—engaging the brain and body simultaneously—to help combat age-related cognitive decline, including Alzheimer’s disease and dementia. What…
In today’s fast-paced world, staying mentally and physically sharp is more important than ever—especially as we age. That’s where Activate Brain & Body comes in—a groundbreaking program that seamlessly combines physical exercise with cognitive challenges to deliver unparalleled results. Designed as a total wellness solution, Activate integrates scientifically backed physical movements and brain exercises to help improve memory, enhance mental…
By Dan Lawler, PhD and Bev Bachman, M.Ed. “Schools can be an excruciating experience for kids with ADHD,” notes John Ratey, MD, of Harvard Medical School and author of SPARK: The Revolutionary New Science of Exercise and the Brain. It’s not that students with ADHD can’t focus, but that they can’t focus on command. They are wired differently and working…
Although research shows that exercise activates the attention system, increases focus, modulates mood, and enhances learning, it remains an underused tool in education. When teachers and students better understand how to work with the physiology of one’s body, the educational experience is optimized. This is especially true for students with behavioral issues such as ADHD. Our response to students with…
