For most of my life, I have been physically active. Whether its going to the gym, or playing sports, or even going for a walk, I have always done something. In the past years, more and more studies have shown and proved that physical activity is not only good for your body’s health but also for the sharpness of your brain. Physical exercise affects the body by increasing heart rate, releasing endorphins, and completely clears the mind. According to http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/10/31/exercise-brain-functioning-cognitive-_n_2039900.html article, ” By the end of the study, the researches found that not only were the participants’ body measurements all improved– they also did better on the tests of cognitive functioning. ” In many schools, it has been proven that when students exercise before tests or the start of the day, they do better. A lot of schools tested students before standardized tests and the students who worked out before tended to have an overall better score than the students who were not physically active. Even walking three times a week can have a positive effect on the brain. From personal experience, I can confidently say that physical exercise has helped me in school and many other ways.
Sources:
1.http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/10/31/exercise-brain-functioning-cognitive-_n_2039900.html
2.http://www.outsideonline.com/news-from-the-field/Exercise-is-Good-for-Your-Brain.html
It is interesting to think about how something as simple as walking around more can improve your grades. I completely agree with your findings, exercise has the ability to help individuals strengthen the body and the mind. According to http://www.womenshealthmag.com/fitness/how-does-exercise-affect-your-brain
exercise not only has a positive impact on individuals academic performance, but it also “improves your memory, helps you de-stress, makes you more focused, and helps you stick to your goals”. Before taking any test it is vital to remember that a simple stroll around the room can improve your grade.
I strongly agree with your blog. Exercise is a great stress reliever and over all good for your mental health. I can honestly say that I can’t think of one negative thing that comes from exercising ! Nice way to use quotes to avoid plagiarism, and still drive your point across. You also seem to have done your research for you had more facts that opinions ! Nice work!