Research: A healthy body “hosts” a healthy mind – Exercise and cognitive function

It is known that exercise improves cognitive function. However, our options for sports and types of exercise are innumerable. Which of these will keep our minds in… full shape? BECOME A PERSONAL TRAINER – BASE TRAINING SHOWS YOU THE WAY TO SUCCESS This is the question that researchers at the Universities of Basel in Switzerland and Tsukuba in Japan have been called to answer. And for that, they had to study and analyze the scientific bibliography extensively. The results of their research were published in the Nature Human Behavior magazine .

Coordination of movements and cooperation

Scientists have analyzed a total of 80 individual studies to find common features. Endurance training and strength training – but also their combination – seemed to improve cognitive function. However, sports that require coordination of complex movements and cooperation between players seem to help more in mental health. According to the researchers, coordination and cooperation effort during exercise are way more important factors for cognitive function, in relation to the volume and intensity of the exercise that one does.

The role of Age

Our cognitive ability changes over the years, exactly as our physical condition does. There is much more room for improvement during childhood. However, researchers at the Department of Sports, Exercise and Health at the University of Basel have not been able to find a different mental efficiency rate corresponding with age, as far as sports activities are regarded. In fact, research has shown that children’s exercise strategy does not need to be different from that of older people in order to achieve better cognitive function. This means that all ages can work together , having common goals. Σεμινάρια Πρόσφατα Άρθρα Προσφορές από το ηλεκτρονικό κατάστημά μας Διάδρομος CT87 Περισσοτερα Vivosmart HR Black ΠερισσοτεραSyntha 6 EDGEΠερισσοτεραGoji Berry NLSΠερισσοτερα