Build Your Muscles, Build Your Brain

Exercise and learning go hand in hand. Physical activity not only facilitates the birth of new brain cells, it also produces chemicals that promote learning. Find out how to reap brain-boosting benefits by moving your body.

vk3jed

May 30, 2024 at 7:42 pm

I’ve known for decades that exercise was therapy for me, long before ADHD was recognised in me. Despite a lot of challenges such as autism and suspected (never confirmed) dyspraxia, I gravitated towards exercise from late childhood. Now, I can see what’s been going on, and how my need for movement, along with other ADHD traits, has led me to becoming a Masters athlete for the past 9 years, after doing a number of other sports previously. Sport provides the structure I need to make exercising consistent and productive, as well as providing dopamine hits through competition. I’m now 56 and physically and mentally in the best shape of my life.
algonquinloon

July 31, 2022 at 11:14 am

I shared this article because it was so interesting. I’m a science nerd too but I’m interested in anything that gets me exercising more consistently at 60. I’m 60? That is just unbelievable! I have a hypothesis that we ADDers don’t mature the way that others do. I like to lift weights I just need to find an aerobic or HIIT exercise I enjoy to stick with. I want to keep my brain elastic and bright.
tpettingill

June 19, 2019 at 2:55 pm

Excellent Article, especially for us science freaks!
Love this topic and would love to see more!