The Secret to Building a Stronger Memory, Longer Attention Span, and Smarter Thinking

Key Takeaways:

• Aerobic and strength training exercise help boost brain performance.

• Exercise has both immediate and long term effects on the brain including memory, attention, and "executive function" (including critical thinking).

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Want to optimize your school performance? Hoping to get an edge when studying for college entrance exams? The answer you need is exercise. Both aerobic and strength exercises have significant benefits for your brain!

Immediately after aerobic exercise you experience:

• Increased cerebral blood flow and oxygenation

  
  

• Elevated brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF)

  
  

• Improved attention, reaction time, and executive function

  
  

• Enhanced learning readiness and memory encoding

  
  

When aerobic exercise is done regularly, you can expect these improvements:

• Increased cerebral blood flow and oxygen delivery

  
  

• Stimulated neurogenesis and synaptic plasticity (↑ BDNF)

  
  

• Improved memory, attention, and executive function

  
  

• Reduced risk of cognitive decline, dementia, and Alzheimer’s disease

  
  

Immediately after strength training you can expect these benefits:

• Increased central nervous system arousal and focus

  
  

• Improved executive function and reaction time post-session

  
  

• Enhanced motor learning consolidation

  
  

If strength training is done regularly, you can expect these improvements:

• Improved executive function and working memory

  
  

Movement Is Brain Training

Aerobic exercise fuels learning and memory, while strength training sharpens focus and executive control. Together, they build a healthier, more resilient brain.