If
you ever needed another good reason to exercise, I've got one for you:
Exercise makes your brain bigger.
Actually this isn't entirely accurate. To be more specific, exercise was found
to increase brain size slightly, but far more important to increase
"spatial reasoning."
This 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 to the prevention of Alzheimer's
and dementia.
My mom suffered with dementia the last ten 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 an accident injured her
beyond the ability to exercise.
After that, she mentally went downhill rapidly. Thankfully, she passed in
peace... and she had ten 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 kept her mind sharp, along with fish oil and N-Acetyl L-Carnitine, a
wonderful brain nutrient.
Once again, we see the power of exercise. It increases the QUALITY of your
life.
Quantity is no where near as important to me as quality.
The links at the bottom of this newsletter are 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 different men and women, age 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.
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