From Reuters
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Exercise boosts brainpower by building new brain cells in a brain region linked with memory and memory loss, U.S. researchers reported on Monday.
Full article HERE
So there may be a reason why I feel I get more cognitive work done after that morning exercise class?
Hmmm….
Even as we age there are major breakthroughs in our physical abilities. I mentioned that I was into cycling again and recently I got over a major hurdle. Since I ski, my quads are in pretty good ski shape, but that’s not the same shape it takes to do a standing run on a bike…..So for months I was getting better at a standing hill climb but once we stared to go into a sprint or a run I folded and sat down – my quads screaming at me! I’ve hung in at the classes because my original goal was to be in shape for the Bridge Pedal in Portland this coming weekend – about 36 miles of road cycling over the 10 bridges.
Anyway back to my breakthrough. This week I was able to stand up and sprint – and my quads were not screaming! I was amazed that I could do this..it was a sudden breakthrough too as I could not do this in the previous class…..
The moral? We are never too old to improve our stamina, quads, energy or strength! We keep on going and we keep getting better. After all – we can grow older better.
PS – I do sip on one of my sport drinks as I pedal and I take another after……
I have been going to a cycling class. All I can say is WOW – it is a workout. At first I could not do much more than just pedal the bike for the hour – now I can sprint, pedal while standing, do hills and suck air :- ). I still can’t keep up with the class for the hour – and I’m not alone in that – but the improvement is rapid…I will keep going – it’s twice a week and my goal is to soon be able to stay with the teacher for the whole hour. Told her that too as I know that verbalizing a goal increases the likelihood it will happen.
Besides I feel so good after the class that alone is a reason. I come home energized and get a lot done. I could do this on my own bike but I don’t – that’s why exercise classes are good – or working out with a friend – you do more!
So where are you in your exercise goals? It’s late April but it’s never too late to start. Go GO Go…. Your body and mind will be happy – and you will grow older better.