Wise Up To Exercise

By MiNDFOOD

Wise Up To Exercise
Even a single work-out may have beneficial effects on a wide range of brain functions.

Just one training session could aid your mood, memory, attention, reaction times and even creativity, according to new research from the Center for Neural Science at New York University.

“Neurophysiological and neurochemical changes show that widespread brain areas and brain systems are activated after exercise,” says principal investigator Wendy Suzuki.

The study demonstrates that aerobic exercise has profound effects on brain chemistry and physiology. The behavioural effects of a single exercise “intervention” include improved executive function, enhanced mood and decreased stress levels. The results are a big step toward understanding how the positive impact of exercise may accrue over time to cause long-lasting changes in the brain.

“Exercise interventions are currently being used to help address everything from cognitive impairments in normal ageing, minimal cognitive impairment and Alzheimer’s disease to motor deficits in Parkinson’s disease and mood states in depression,” Suzuki says.

So if you’re serious about keeping your mind healthy and active, it’s worth moving your body too.

Read more:

Bag the benefits of cross training

Relaxing moves

Exercise motivation

Resistance band workout

Best exercises for arm strength

How to use breathing to optimise your workout

Tips for staying cool working out in summer

Exercises for over-all tone

SHARE THIS ARTICLE

Print Recipe

BECOME A MiNDFOOD SUBSCRIBER TODAY

Let us keep you up to date with our weekly MiNDFOOD e-newsletters which include the weekly menu plan, health and news updates or tempt your taste buds with the MiNDFOOD Daily Recipe. 

Member Login