Exercise improves brain functioning

One of the more effective ways of improving brain functioning is to exercise at least three times weekly for 30 minutes. Exercise has been shown to help build new capillaries, thereby increasing oxygen and nutrient supplies to brain cells as well as removing waste. Virtually any type of exercise is better than none, whether it’s walking, biking, jogging, sports, or lifting weights. However, I tend to recommend interval training rather than endurance training. The difference is that after you get your heart rate up, you either slow down, or better yet, take a 4-5 minute complete rest. Then you repeat the cycle. Preliminary studies have shown that this can increase heart rate variability, which is associated with good health. Feel free to contact me for details on interval training.