I read , write, draw , paint
and yeah, i exercise, in fact, regularly. Sometimes i go to the gym, to
aerobics or for Zumba . Most of the time i might do simple & short
workout at home only. I do all exercises to feel GOOD, ENERGETIC, CLEAR , FOCUSED and now science says that it makes us more creative too…lets
chase it!!
You know working out can
give you strong muscles, can trim your tummy, keep your weight in check or
increase your endurance. But did you know that a moderate exercise is also
about the best thing you can do for your brain !!
This process is called Neurogenesis.
- So its clear that exercise significantly slows the rate of brain aging as much as 10 years.
Hippocampus is the part of the
brain which is capable of growing new cells throughout the lifetime. It is
evident that regularly exercising adults are seen to get their hippocampus enlarged
by 1 or 2 % per year.
For example, just 20 minutes of leg strength enhances long term memory by about 10 % .
It is observed that younger individuals who
are consistently active and do exercise or any form of sport have increased BDNF
level and having significantly decreased
risk of developing dementia (memory disorder) in their older ages.
- Moving your body reduces stress and anxiety by increasing soothing brain chemicals like GABA and Endorphins.
- Helps in release of antibodies that strengthens our immune system.
The people who exercise regularly have greater volume of the Prefrontal Cortex & Medial Temporal Cortex which is that part of
your brain which controls thinking & memory as compared to those who don’t exercise.
HOW MOVING YOUR BODY
KEEPS YOUR BRAIN YOUNG & SHARP !!
JUST LIKE YOUR MUSCLES,YOUR BRAIN NEEDS TO BE STRESSED TO GROW TOO
Routine is deadly for your
brain.!!
Too much day in and day out routine is a big bad news for our brains. Most
of us live our lives as a series of fixed routines. May be because it
simplifies life but as it requires very little brain energy, consequently
provides less stimulation to brain & results in a dull being.
- So shaking up routines & proactive exercises are the keys to sharp minds.
Exercise your brain by
engaging all of your senses…sight, sound, touch, taste & smell in non- routine
ways...Like...
Switching your hands
for doing daily task as eating food with your left hand.
Doing complicated activities
that require you to move & think at the same time like TENNIS, BALLROOM DANCING, provides the biggest brain boost.
HOW EXERCISE PROMOTES PSYCHOLOGICAL HEALTH & GOOD MOOD!!
Memory and Cognition are not the only effects associated with exercise, but it jump starts good moods & protects us from Heart diseases, Stroke, high B.P., Osteoporosis, back pain, Obesity, Diabetes and so on.
One of the way exercise promotes mental health is by normalizing insulin resistance & boosting natural ‘feel good’ hormones & chemicals associated with mood control like SEROTONIN, GLUTAMINE, GABA, ENDORPHINS & DOPAMINE
Regular exercises can have a profoundly positive impact on Depression, Anxiety, ADHD ( attention deficit hyperactivity disorder ) & more.
- It also relieves stress, improves memory, helps you sleep better.
No matter your age or fitness level, you can
learn to use exercise
as a powerful tool to feel better.
HOW EXERCISE BOOSTS CREATIVITY !
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