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Exercise and the Brain
Editor's Note: Fitness author Jon Benson shared this letter with me and gave me permission to share it with you.
If you ever needed another good reason to exercise, I've got one for you:
Exercise makes your brain bigger.
Actually, that isn't entirely accurate. To be more specific, exercise was found to increase brain size slightly, but far more important, it was found to increase "spatial reasoning."
Spatial reasoning is the ability to recognize patterns, remember phrases, numbers, and so on. This was discovered by researchers at the Universities of Chicago and Pittsburgh.
It is also one of the most important factors in the prevention of Alzheimer's and dementia.
My mom suffered from dementia the last 10 years of her life. But unlike most dementia patients she was fully functional, thanks to exercise. She drove and had a mind that was unbelievably sharp right up until she was injured in an accident and could no longer exercise.
After that, she mentally went downhill rapidly. Thankfully, she passed in peace, and she had 10 wonderfully active years thanks to her willingness to take up weight training at the age of 71.
She eventually walked up to 3 miles per day and trained in the gym 3 days per week.
That, along with fish oil and N-acetyl L-carnitine, a wonderful brain nutrient, kept her mind sharp.
Once again, we see the power of exercise. It increases the quality of your life.
Quantity is nowhere near as important to me as quality.
The link at the bottom of this article is to my books on exercise. Pick the one that appeals to you most and take action.
Your brain will thank you, as will the rest of your body.
One of the best ways to start exercising when you are over 40 is by using the routines covered in Fit Over 40.
This book profiles 53 men and women, ages 40 to 80, all sharing their workouts, nutrition plans, and mental empowerment techniques.
It is a must-have for anyone wanting to begin exercising or improve their level of fitness after the age of 40.
For a free fat-burning course from Fit Over 40, go here:
http://www.fitover40.com/go/seniorstud <--- Free Fat-burning Course
