The Effects of Exercise on the Brain

Something to keep in mind, before you decide to skip Monday’s workout, due to the stressful day you’ve had: Physician Monique Tello often prescribes exercise to her patients as a way to improve their cardiovascular health, weight loss regime, stress management and moodiness. The benefits of exercise are therefore numerous. Specifically, exercise can boost brain function as the increase blood flow provides more oxygen and nutrients to the brain. It also releases hormones that aid in the growth of brain cells. The best workouts however, are those that various parts of the brain, i.e. Co-ordination, rhythm and strategy.