Short, Intense Workouts: A Powerful Boost to Cognitive Function
4 months, 4 weeks ago

Short, Intense Workouts: A Powerful Boost to Cognitive Function

Hindustan Times  

A study reveals that short, intense workouts like high-intensity interval training (HIIT) or cycling improve cognitive functions more than prolonged workout regimes at a moderate pace. The cognitive benefits become more prominent and immediate after a concise workout. This compact yet intense session gathers all the physical strength and mental focus, leaving the mind with post-workout clarity.

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Can HIIT heal trauma, PTSD? The 30-minute workout that gives your brain an instant boost
1 month, 1 week ago

Can HIIT heal trauma, PTSD? The 30-minute workout that gives your brain an instant boost

Hindustan Times  

We all know that exercise is great for the body but could it also be a powerful tool for healing the mind? The study: High-intensity exercise and brain health To explore this, researchers recruited 40 adults diagnosed with PTSD and participants were split into two exercise groups: high-intensity interval training and low-intensity movement-based training. Long-term solutions: The lack of sustained …

Can a single session of workout improve brain health? Study reveals surprising results
2 months, 1 week ago

Can a single session of workout improve brain health? Study reveals surprising results

Hindustan Times  

Regular workouts are recommended by health professional for their positive effect on health. According to the study published in Communications Psychology, brief sessions of workouts can have significant impact on the cognitive functioning, especially the tasks that require quick reactions and mental flexibility. Study author Barry Giesbrecht, a professor and head of the Attention Lab at UC Santa Barbara, said, …

Intermittent exercise offers lasting cognitive benefits compared to continuous exercise? Here's what a study found
3 months ago

Intermittent exercise offers lasting cognitive benefits compared to continuous exercise? Here's what a study found

Hindustan Times  

Age-old wisdom claims that we should exercise almost every day. Another group followed intermittent exercise where they ran for two days per week, and the third group followed a controlled exercise regimen where they ran for two days followed by a sedentary period. It was also observed that mice in the intermittent exercise regimen retained high memory performance, while mice …

Worried about cognitive decline? Study says get a gym membership. Here’s why
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Worried about cognitive decline? Study says get a gym membership. Here’s why

Hindustan Times  

Who knew that the perfect antidote to Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia might be a gym membership? A recent study led by Dr. Mikaela Bloomberg, University College London states that workouts have benefits that transcend beyond physical health. The study states that physical activity does not just give a post-workout buzz, instead helps in a sustained cognitive boost …

Daily walking or cycling can boost brain for next day, study finds
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Daily walking or cycling can boost brain for next day, study finds

The Independent  

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Short lunchtime workouts to make the most of daylight
2 years, 2 months ago

Short lunchtime workouts to make the most of daylight

The Independent  

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9 Reasons To Swap A Tough Workout For Low-Intensity Exercise
2 years, 5 months ago

9 Reasons To Swap A Tough Workout For Low-Intensity Exercise

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LOADING ERROR LOADING We often associate exercise with pushing yourself to the maximum, running miles and miles, or doing a session of intense powerlifting. If all that doesn’t convince you, here are nine reasons to give a low-intensity workout a try: You’ll Experience Increased Brain Activity “Low-intensity exercise is showing positive side effects in improving all sorts of mental illnesses …

Exercising for 30 minutes may reduce symptoms of depression, boost effects of therapy: Study
2 years, 11 months ago

Exercising for 30 minutes may reduce symptoms of depression, boost effects of therapy: Study

Hindustan Times  

Exercising for half an hour may reduce symptoms of depression for at least 75 minutes post-workout and amplify the benefits of therapy, according to a new study led by researchers at the Iowa State University. Exercising for 30 minutes may reduce symptoms of depression, boost effects of therapy: Study The findings of the research were published in the journal, 'Frontiers …

A sweaty, 20-minute workout could give your memory a big boost, study finds
5 years, 11 months ago

A sweaty, 20-minute workout could give your memory a big boost, study finds

Firstpost  

Many people experienced a similar boost from a 20-min workout as from 3 months of training. A 20-minute activity like using a stationary bike can noticeably improve the thinking ability — producing the same effects on the brain as 3 months of regular exercise. The similarity between a single bout of exercise and months of training “suggests we don’t have …

Two-minutes of high intensity exercise is just as beneficial as half-an-hour at the gym, new study finds
6 years, 6 months ago

Two-minutes of high intensity exercise is just as beneficial as half-an-hour at the gym, new study finds

The Independent  

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High-intensity workouts won't work for most people
7 years, 5 months ago

High-intensity workouts won't work for most people

Daily Mail  

High intensity interval training has become a popular way of getting fit because of its potential to torch maximum calories in a minimum amount of time. He says the entire premise of HIIT – which involves alternating between intense bursts of exercise and fixed periods of less-intense activity – guarantees a level of displeasure and therefore does not encourage people …

This is How to Exercise to Sharpen Your Mind
7 years, 6 months ago

This is How to Exercise to Sharpen Your Mind

Huff Post  

Emma Simpson / Unsplash I am a huge believer in the power of exercise — for the body, and even more importantly for the mind. In the book, author Anders Hansen, a physician and psychiatry specialist from the Karolinska Institute in Sweden, cites the latest neuroscientific research to clearly show that exercise: Increases focus and concentration Boosts creativity Alleviates stress …

How long you need to do cardio to reap the benefits for your body and brain
7 years, 7 months ago

How long you need to do cardio to reap the benefits for your body and brain

The Independent  

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New study claims that one workout can have great impacts on your brain
7 years, 9 months ago

New study claims that one workout can have great impacts on your brain

India TV News  

A research has been reviewed which revealed a wide variety of health benefits of working out. New York university team carried out a research, which studied both humans and animals to understand better how a single workout can have positive impacts on your brain and how the changes are long-lasting. There has already been a number of research and studies …

The single best type of exercise for your brain, according to scientists
7 years, 10 months ago

The single best type of exercise for your brain, according to scientists

The Independent  

Sign up for our free Health Check email to receive exclusive analysis on the week in health Get our free Health Check email Get our free Health Check email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. A wealth of recent research, including two new studies published this spring, suggests that any …

Brain: Why exercise boosts IQ
10 years, 5 months ago

Brain: Why exercise boosts IQ

BBC  

Brain: Why exercise boosts IQ SPL If you want your mind to be sharper, the evidence suggests you should visit the gym. Consider this: one German study found that older people who enjoy mild exercise – such as gardening – are half as likely to suffer from cognitive impairment as they age. One possible reason is that the exercise boosts …

13 Mental Health Benefits Of Exercise
12 years ago

13 Mental Health Benefits Of Exercise

Huff Post  

Many people hit the gym or pound the pavement to improve cardiovascular health, build muscle, and of course, get a rockin’ bod, but working out has above-the-neck benefits, too. Regardless of age or fitness level, studies show that making time for exercise provides some serious mental benefits. So go ahead and get sweaty -- working out can reduce stress and …

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