How Activate Brain & Body Uses Science-Backed Exergaming to Drive Real Results When people think about fitness programs, they often focus on effort, discipline, and repetition. But at Activate Brain & Body, the conversation starts somewhere else entirely: fun. That may sound simple — even obvious — but it’s a critical insight. Fun isn’t a distraction from progress. It’s the…
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…
SMARTfit’s Cognitive Gym upgrades the Exergames experience for all ages and abilities with proprietary dual-task technology designed to measure and improve a wide range of human functions for life, fitness, and sports. Dual tasking, or exercising the brain and body simultaneously, has been scientifically shown to activate neuroplasticity faster and more sustainably than exercising either independently. The Cognitive Gym uses…
SMARTfit’s Cognitive Gym upgrades the Exergames experience for all ages and abilities with proprietary dual-task technology designed to measure and improve a wide range of human functions for life, fitness, and sports.
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Over the past decade, the concept of neuroplasticity – our ability to repair and re-grow neurological pathways – has advanced from hypothesis to accepted theory. Studies of therapies which combine cross-body movements with visual and auditory stimulus using the Makoto Arena, show significant improvement in visual, cardiovascular, and neurological performance. These improvements include the areas of memory, proprioception, cognitive…
