Exercising For Brain Fitness

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Exercising For Brain Fitness

We all like to exercise to stay fit and strong; however, did you know that exercising also helps your brain? Not only does physical exercise benefit your brain power by increasing your blood circulation and getting more oxygen to the brain, but also specific types of exercise help you keep your brain fit and strong just like your body. Read on to learn more.

Tip: Do you not have a lot of time for working out? Split up your exercise time into dual sessions. You are not adding to the amount of time for your workout; you are simply breaking it in half.

Added blood flow to the brain also strengthens blood vessels and capillaries within the brain. The added oxygen brought to the brain also helps support the firing of neurons and the product of neurons in the brain allowing you to have quicker reaction times and to think more quickly. You will solve puzzles and face challenges more accurately. Additionally, the added blood circulation to the brain will help your brain create new cells and regenerate even as you age, preventing excessive loss of gray matter. This will help you stay young in body and mind.

Tip: Mix up workout routines with plenty of different exercises. That way, your sessions will never be boring, and your motivation will remain high.

When you exercise vigorously and work up a sweat, it helps your brain develop in the hippocampus region according to a recent study conducted by at the National Academy of Science. The hippocampus is the part of your brain that begins declining past the age of thirty. It is in charge of your memory, cognition, and spatial reasoning, so it is very important to keep it fit and strong by working up a sweat two or three times a week.

Tip: You must always be sure to observe correct form as you exercise in order to prevent injuries. Your shoulders should be back and your torso upright.

Getting more exercise can also help develop the hippocampus area in both very old and very young people. A neurological study conducted for the journal, Brain Research, in 2010 showed that kids and Alzheimer's patients who participate in regular exercise experience significant development in the hippocampus region of the brain. This helps the elderly enjoy a better quality of life and assists the young in better school and life performance.

Tip: Dedicate a little bit of time each day to exercise. You can make huge improvements in your health by making small changes like taking the stairs at work.

In addition to staying physically fit for the indirect benefit of your brain, you can also set up a fitness plan for your brain. A variety of studies on Alzheimer's disease and aging have proven that engaging in activities such as Sudoko, crossword puzzles, trivia games, reading and even card games can help keep the mind active and more focused.

Tip: When selecting a workout bench, push down on the padding with your fingers to check the thickness. If the wood can be felt directly under the top pads, you should consider using another machine.

In addition to good exercise, you should also get good sleep and rest. Be sure to avoid stress as much as possible and practice good stress management techniques when stress is unavoidable. Like regular exercise, these practices will help strengthen and increase the size of the hippocampus.

Tip: Tennis player and racquetball fans recommend the following tip to increase muscle strength in your forearms. Put a giant piece of newspaper on a table or other surface that is flat.

Eat well, and especially be sure to get your brain foods! Fish, nuts and healthful fats such as olive oil and flax seed oil can help your brain function beautifully. Also, remember to drink plenty of pure, filtered water. Your brain and your body need it to function properly.

When you take the time to exercise regularly in both body and mind, and take good care of yourself with proper food and rest, you can expect your brain to stay healthy and strong and serve you well for a very long time. Follow the tips presented here to keep your brain fit.

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