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Dopamine and Exercise for Brain Fitness
A study found that cardiovascular exercise increased the brain’s dopamine levels, resulting in better cognitive performance.
6 Minutes of HIIT for Brain Fitness
Recent research shows some benefits of HIIT for brain fitness when compared with fasting and light exercise.
Orienteering for Your Brain
If you offer orienteering sessions, you can promote the cognitive as well as physical advantages to boost brain training.
Exercise and Brain Health
Exercise promotes brain health, but the exact mechanism underlying this relationship remains unclear. New research reveals more.
Inspiring Attendees to Inclusive and Impactful Careers
Here’s a review of what the 2022 IDEA World Convention had to offer in personal training, exercise science, community-building and, as always, inspiration.
Benefits of Brisk Walking for the Brain
In a study on the benefits of brisk walking, researchers found that aerobic exercise can improve the integrity of connective brain tissue.
Applying Learning Theories to Personal Training
Updated on November 2, 2021 Successful personal trainers are effective teachers and know how to apply learning theories. While personal training in part involves changing the body, teaching is the art of changing the brain—not physically rewiring it, but arranging information and experiences to stimulate learning. Learning involves a change in behavior and alters thinking…
Childhood Exercise and Brain Development
Here’s another research-backed link between exercise and brain development for parents who don’t yet prioritize their children’s playtime.
Brain Fitness and Cardio Training
Research identifies brain dopaminergic function as the probable means by which aerobic activity stimulates growth and improves brain fitness.
Fitness and Brain Health for Kids
Looking at the connection between fitness and brain health for kids, researchers discovered that fit children did better on cognitive exams.
High Levels of Inactivity and Distractibility
Studies continue to reveal a strong connection between physical activity and brain fitness—and now between inactivity and distractibility.
Brain Fitness and Physical Activity During Pandemic
People who stayed active during pandemic lockdowns maintained their brain fitness and were less likely to experience subjective memory loss.
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