Whether you’re trying to get your brain back into shape or you just want to keep it as strong as it is now, it’s not only easy to train your brain but it’s now considered a part of what makes aging a lot more graceful and less forgetful. Get that gray matter up off your skull-couch and get to work. Reading is great basic brain exercise. You can read newspapers, magazines or books but just keep in mind that the more challenging the text is, the more of a workout your brain will get.
Key Takeaways:
- Until now. A recent study has shed new light on the brain’s response to physical exertion, and it doesn’t look as great for burpee lovers as it does for (equally crazy) ultrarunners.
- Yep, good old-fashioned cardio seems to work the most magic on your brain — running, biking, swimming, and so on for an extended period of time.
- Researchers conducting the study found that sustained aerobic exercise had positive effects on brain structure and function.
“Health and fitness experts have long touted the mental benefits of exercise, but there’s been surprisingly little information on what kind of exercise is best for your brain, or if they’re all about the same.”
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