Exercise Boosts Brain Power

I have to say, that I have been committed to my fitness regimen for the past few months, and I can really feel the difference. I hope that you are on the same path. Exercise not only improves your physical health., it also has a positive impact on your mood and overall mental health. Did you know that a half an hour of cardio helps to impoves reduces anxiety and enhances mood?

Besides being tired, how many of you have noticed how much better you feel when you come back from a long walk, jog or run for 30 minutes, or an aerobics class? I know that after a long day of stress at the job, I benefit from an afternoon or evening run. What about prevention? I have learned that by exercising in the early morning, it helps alleviate stress and relieves stress hormones and makes my day a lot more calm- it also keeps me more alert.

According to sparkpeople.com, "Exercise significantly increases mental acuity—a benefit that lasts four to ten hours after your workout ends. Exercising in the a.m. means you get to harness that brainpower."

So make some time and get an jump start your health!