Objective: To keep fit, mentally and physically, by adding running to our regular PE routine once or twice a week.
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| K goes on a 2.5 mile jog through the mountains after lunch |
-According to a study done by the Department of Exercise Science at the University of Georgia, even briefly exercising for 20 minutes facilitates information processing and memory functions.
-Exercise affects the brain on multiple fronts. It increases heart rate, which pumps more oxygen to the brain. It also aids the bodily release of a plethora of hormones, all of which participate in aiding and providing a nourishing environment for the growth of brain cells.
-Recent research from UCLA demonstrated that exercise increased growth factors in the brain- making it easier for the brain to grow new neuronal connections.
-From a behavioral perspective, the same antidepressant-like effects associated with "runner's high" found in humans is associated with a drop in stress hormones. A study from Stockholm showed that the antidepressant effect of running was also associated with more cell growth in the hippocampus, an area of the brain responsible for learning and memory.
Also worthwhile reads: NY Times-Can Exercise Make Kids Smarter?, NY Times: How Physical Fitness May Promote School Success, NY Times: How Exercise May Jog Your Memory, NY Times: How Exercise Can Help You Master New Skills, NY Times: How Exercise May Boost Your Brain
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| from Fitness.gov |
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