Which sport is the best for the brain

 

Which sport is the best for the brain

Is jogging better for the brain or should you do yoga regularly? Researchers looked at which sport is best for preventing dementia and Alzheimer's disease.

Jogging or Yoga: Which is Better for the Brain?

Those who exercise a lot also stay mentally fit. Therefore, exercise is an important factor in terms of dementia and Alzheimer's prevention., it be contingent on the type of movement. Because not every sport should have the same good effect on the brain.

So what is the best thing to do to prevent dementia and Alzheimer's disease? Jogging, cycling and Zumba or would you rather go for a walk, yoga and tai chi?

A brain 10 years younger with this sport

Researchers from Columbia University and the University of Miami compared the brain scans of 876 seniors to their ability to think and remember - and again after five years. It was found that the mental decline was greater when the participants chose sports with a low level of activity, e.g. B. Walking and yoga .

Participants who, on the other hand, had regularly completed cardio workouts (endurance training) (running, spinning, cycling, etc.) were mentally much more active.

Yes, the brains of the latter seemed to be 10 years younger, despite the same age. Of course, other factors that could affect the state of the brain were also considered, such as obesity, high blood pressure, smoking, and alcohol consumption.

Daily endurance training allows new brain cells to grow

Earlier laboratory and animal studies have also indicated how well endurance training can affect the brain. For example, we know that running for several miles a day at a moderate speed not only trains the cardiovascular system, but also promotes the formation of new brain cells - even later in life!

Yoga for fall prevention is also important

Of course, this doesn't mean that yoga or other forms of balance and flexibility training aren't important too. The ideal is to bring both under one roof, because good balance training in particular keeps you mobile, prevents falls and minimizes the risk of injury should you fall.

* With a suitable yoga mat , you train in a way that is particularly gentle on the joints.

Ideally both: endurance training for the brain and yoga for balance and flexibility

Now it may sound exhausting to have to be active several times a week. However, do not view your exercise as an effort or a burden. See it as a challenge, set goals and enjoy your progress. It is a wonderful feeling when the body suddenly gains fitness and flexibility - and the brain draws new strength. popbom

While others hang out in front of the TV or with a coffee party and get older and older, YOU swing yourself into the gym or in the saddle and feel a little younger every day!

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