Effects of Aerobic Exercise on the Brain

https://spencerinstitute.com/certific... Learn about becoming a Certified Brain Fitness Coach. Regular aerobic exercise (a.k.a. cardio) has been linked to a lower risk of heart disease, diabetes and cancer. I also helps your brain. Increasing evidence shows that physical activity and exercise training may delay or prevent the onset of Alzheimer's disease (AD). Studies have shown that every time your move your body, a number of beneficial neurotransmitters, including dopamine, norepinephrine, serotonin and acetylcholine, gets released into your brain. According to the study, sustained aerobic exercise, like running, might have more benefits for your brain than anaerobic exercise, like quick spurts of mountain climbers during a high-intensity interval training (HIIT) workout or a strength-training session with your barbells. TERMS TO KNOW: BDNF (brain-derived neurotrophic factor), DTI (diffusion tensor imaging), fMRI (functional magnetic resonance imaging), GDNF (glial cell line–derived neurotrophic factor), MRI (magnetic resonance imaging), MPTP (1-methyl-4-phenyl-1, 2, 3, 6-tetrahydropyridine), PD (Parkinson disease), RCT (randomized controlled trial), 6-OH-DA (6-hydroxydopamine) Need more info? https://spencerinstitute.com/certific...