Can exercise make you smarter??
A 2009* study conducted by the University of Illinois and published in Neuroscience revealed intriguing results about the impact of exercise on the brain (Yes, I made an error in the video – it’s 2009, not 2019).
In the experiment, researchers measured the effects of 20 minutes of moderate exercise (walking on a treadmill, at 60% of estimated maximum heart rate) versus 20 minutes sitting quietly.
The outcome?
Brains scans showed noticeable changes in brain activity between the two groups. The group that exercised had increased cognitive control, attention, and focus which led them to perform better on a comprehension test.
Here’s what the researchers had to say:
“Single, acute bouts of moderately-intense aerobic exercise (i.e., walking) may improve the cognitive control of attention… These data suggest that single bouts of exercise affect specific underlying processes that support cognitive health and may be necessary for effective functioning across the lifespan.”
The lesson?
Exercise can be considered a performance hack for the brain!
Whether you’re experiencing mental fatigue and need an energy boost, or need to sharpen your focus and tap into your cognitive potential, a brisk walk might be the ideal performance-enhancing solution.
Do you find that you’re able to focus better after exercise? ????
• In the video I mistakenly said 2019. The study was from 2009. Reference below:
Hillman, C., Pontifex, M., Raine, L., Castelli, D., Hall, E., Kramer, A., (2009).University of Illinois The effect of acute treadmill walking on cognitive control and academic achievement in preadolescent children. Neuroscience. 159, 3: 1044-1054.
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A 2009* study conducted by the University of Illinois and published in Neuroscience revealed intriguing results about the impact of exercise on the brain (I made an error in the video and mistakenly said 2019).
In the experiment, researchers measured the effects of 20 minutes of moderate exercise (walking on a treadmill, at 60% of estimated maximum heart rate) versus 20 minutes sitting quietly.
The outcome?
Brains scans showed noticeable changes in brain activity between the two groups. The group that exercised had increased cognitive control, attention, and focus which led them to perform better on a comprehension test.
Here’s what the researchers had to say:
“Single, acute bouts of moderately-intense aerobic exercise (i.e., walking) may improve the cognitive control of attention… These data suggest that single bouts of exercise affect specific underlying processes that support cognitive health and may be necessary for effective functioning across the lifespan.”
The lesson?
Exercise can be considered a performance hack for the brain!
Whether you’re experiencing mental fatigue and need an energy boost, or need to sharpen your focus and tap into your cognitive potential, a brisk walk might be the ideal performance-enhancing solution.
Do you find that you’re able to focus better after exercise? ????
• In the video I mistakenly said 2019. The study was from 2009. Reference below:
Hillman, C., Pontifex, M., Raine, L., Castelli, D., Hall, E., Kramer, A., (2009).University of Illinois The effect of acute treadmill walking on cognitive control and academic achievement in preadolescent children. Neuroscience. 159, 3: 1044-1054.
Very Nice ????????
Thank you Shade ????
You are distinguished from which country are you, the country of origin????❤
I should be a freaking genius
I always do 30 minutes of ???? listening to my ???? playlist. I feel there is direct correlation to increase in cognitive ability.
Now since you said it too, I'm planning to increase it to 1 hour ????
Well Dane prof ❤❤❤❤❤
Yeah, tell u what I just came from walk and saw u here. Thank you????
Your videos are always worth watching. You provide facts that are backed by research. Simply amazing!
It motivates me to keep moving for better thought process and creativity. Thank you!!
The ending was gold.
Funny, unexpected, but on-brand.
Her content is always excellent (the 2009 mistake humanizes her) and doesn't need juvenile graphics. Brava!
It could be a great insight for all the parents in India. Children's are force to study for hours and sport or outdoor activity is frowned upon. I personally faced it as well.
Shade, i got the true meaning of cognitive when you spoke of 2019 and I saw 2009 in the video display.
The end sent me
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The End ????????
Mmm yummy yummy ????????????
it seems to make u hotter.
I didn't realize walking counts as exercise
Evidence reflects in your videos.
Unexpected ending????
God bless you. You are doing great job.
Thanks for your awesome content and research.
I just joined a gym two days back and wanted to learn coding.
This message seems like God sent to keep me motivated.
Thanks
Great video ????
???? nice one Shade
The ending was unexpected ????????????.
I love this woman so much♥️
This motivates me to exercise????
R u Indian ? Do you think Indian women look like you?