24/11/2025
When you sit for about 20 minutes, blood flow to the brain begins to slightly decrease, which can slow neural processing and reduce alertness. Prolonged sitting may also cause temporary drops in attention, memory, and problem solving speed.
Walking creates the opposite effect. Movement increases circulation and delivers more oxygen and glucose to the brain. This supports neural activity and enhances creativity, focus, and cognitive performance.
Studies show that even short walking breaks, as little as two to five minutes, can improve mood, sharpen mental clarity, and make the brain more alert compared to continuous sitting.
If your thinking starts to feel dull, your brain may simply need movement.
