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How can physical exercises make students' brains work better?

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Question ajoutée par Salsabeel Al-Abed , Educational Resource Coordinator , Al Tayseer Educational Center
Date de publication: 2019/01/27
Chachanta Moirangthem
par Chachanta Moirangthem , Senior PE & Sports Coordinator , International Indian School Dammam

Physical exercise is the performance of some activity in order to develop or maintain physical fitness and overall health of the person/children. Below few points can keep in our mind: 

Reduce burden:

One of the most common mental benefits of exercise is stress relief. Working up a sweat can help manage physical and mental stress. Exercise also increases concentrations of norepinephrine, a chemical that can moderate the brain’s response to stress. So physical exercise can reduce stress and boost the body’s ability to deal with existing mental tension.

Increase happy substances:

Exercise releases endorphins, which create feelings of happiness and euphoria. Studies have shown that exercise can even alleviate symptoms among the clinically depressed. For this reason, docs recommend that people suffering from depression or anxiety (or those who are just feeling blue) pencil in plenty of gym time. In some cases, exercise can be just as effective as antidepressant pills in treating depression. Don’t worry you just 30 minutes a few times a week can instantly boost overall mood.

Increase self-confidence:

On a very basic level, physical fitness can boost self-esteem and improve positive self-image. Regardless of weight, size, gender, or age, exercise can quickly elevate a person's perception of his or her attractiveness, that is, self-worth.  

Relish the unlimited outdoors:

Exercising in the great outdoors can increase self-esteem even more. All day smart gadgets can make you many alignments like the neck, back, eye problems etc. instead find an outdoor workout that fits your style, whether it’s cycling, rock-climbing, hiking, renting a canoe, or just taking a jog in the park. Plus, all that Vitamin D acquired from soaking up the sun (while wearing sunscreen, of course!) can lessen the likelihood of experiencing depressive symptoms and also a little fresh air and sunshine (and exercise) can work wonders for self-confidence and happiness.

Avert cognitive deterioration:

Exercise boosts the chemicals in the brain that support and prevent degeneration of the hippocampus, an important part of the brain for memory and learning.

Ease anxiety:

Exercise can help people with anxiety disorders calm down. Hopping on the track or treadmill for some moderate-to-high intensity aerobic exercise (intervals, anyone?) can reduce anxiety sensitivity.

Boost intelligence:

Cardiovascular exercise can create new brain cells (aka neurogenesis) and improve overall brain performance. Studies suggest that a mild to tough workout increases levels of a brain-derived protein (known as BDNF) in the body, believed to help with decision making, higher thinking, and learning. Smarty (spandex) pants, indeed.

Improve memory:

Regular physical activity boosts memory and ability to learn new things. Getting sweaty increases the production of cells in hippocampus responsible for memory and learning. For this reason, research has linked children’s brain development with the level of physical fitness (take that, recess haters!). But exercise-based brainpower isn’t just for kids. Even if it’s not as fun as a game of Red Rover, working out can boost memory among grown-ups, too. A study showed that running sprints improved vocabulary retention among healthy adults.

Relief & control addiction:

The brain releases dopamine, the “reward chemical” in response to any form of pleasure, be that sex, drugs or smartphones etc. Unfortunately, some children’s become addicted to dopamine and dependent on the substances that produce it. On the bright side, exercise can help in addiction recovery. Short exercise sessions can also effectively distract from smartphones or latest gadgets addiction, making them de-prioritize cravings (at least in the short term). Working out when on the wagon has other benefits, too. Exercise can help reboot the body clock, helping children’s hit the hay at the right time.

Intensified relaxation:

For some, a moderate workout can be the equivalent of a sleeping pill, even for people with insomnia. Moving around five to six hours before bedtime raises the body’s core temperature. When the body temp drops back to normal a few hours later, it signals the body that it’s time to sleep.

Acquire extra Knowledge:

Research shows that children’s who take time for exercise on a regular basis are more productive and have more energetic than their counterparts.

Increased creativity:

Regular exercise can boost creativity for up to two hours afterwards. Supercharge post-workout inspiration by exercising outdoors and interacting with nature. Next time you need a burst of creative thinking, hit the trails for a long walk or run to refresh the body and the brain at the same time.

Motivate others:

 

Studies show that most people perform better on aerobic tests when paired up with a workout buddy.  Being part of a team is so powerful that it can actually raise athletes’ tolerances for pain. Even fitness beginners can inspire each other to push harder during a sweat session. Physical exercise can have positive effects far beyond physical fitness. Gaining self-confidence, getting out of a funk, and even thinking smarter are some of the motivations to take time for exercise on a regular basis.

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