Exercise Makes You Smarter

If you’re a Forgetful Freddy or a Slow Sally then maybe you need to start exercising more! As you know there are many benefits to exercising ranging from physical to mental health. But did you know that exercising can make you smarter? Regular exercise has shown to increase productivity and creativity. This can help you respond to your emails more efficiently, follow up on those missed calls or create a social media platform, name it Facebook and make billions.

A study undertaken by the American College of Sports and Medicine found that exercising regularly can help improve your memory. Running was found to be the most effective method of exercise. So maybe before your next meeting with your boss, before your palms get sweaty or your knees are weak and your arms are heavy… go for a run!

A psychophysiology study showed women who exercised regularly were outperforming their peers on challenging cognitive tasks. This is all due to increased blood flow and the amount of protein that your brain creates after exercising. Taking at least 30 minutes out of your day can help you live a much longer, happier and healthier lifestyle. It may also make you a genius.

Now I’m definitely no scientist and can’t make a claim that you will be the next ‘Good Will Hunting’ but next time you go for a run, if you happen to walk by a chalkboard with a hard math problem, give it a go!