Everyone knows regular exercise reduces the risk of chronic disease and helps us maintain a healthy weight, sleep
better and perhaps even live longer. But when you pound the pavement or
hit the gym, your biceps and triceps aren’t the only muscles getting a
workout. Research consistently shows that exercise is good for your
brain as well as your body. Nicola Gates, a clinical neuropsychologist from the University of New South Wales Centre for Healthy Brain Ageing, says aerobic activity combined with resistance and flexibility training makes the most of exercise’s brain-boosting effects.
“Aerobic
fitness is important to allow your heart to pump a good supply of blood
to the brain,” Gates says. “We also know that resistance training –
weight training or anything that pits your body against gravity, like
Pilates or yoga – works your muscles, which stimulates growth changes in
the brain. Flexibility and balance exercises are also good for your
brain as they’re challenging.”
The best part? Just 30 minutes of exercise each day will help boost your brain power.
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The best part? Just 30 minutes of exercise each day will help boost your brain power.
Read Full: How exercise boosts your brain power
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