10 Benefits For Your Brain When You Exercise

Many of us work out to tone a trouble area, grow a Kim K booty, or counteract that Rocky Road ice cream we devoured over the weekend. But we don’t think too often about the mental benefits of working out, though there are many. Here are the best ways that exercising makes your brain function optimally.

1. Workout out increases memory. The hippocampus responds well to aerobic exercise, and studies show that all age groups benefit significantly from consistent aerobic exercise. Memory is developed better when you invest in regular workouts, but too many high intensity ones can actually cause stress so don’t overdo it.

2. It’s wonderful for your mental health. Skip the medication and self help books and go for a job instead. Working out regularly provides more patience, happiness and overall levels of confidence.

3. It boosts creativity, and sometimes we all need that artistic zing, right? Imaginative brain activity is at its peak during workouts – after all, many a famous poet came up with their masterpieces after long walks. Go on an exhilarating hike and maybe you’ll come up with the next genius work of literature!

4. Overall improves intelligence, especially when you commit to over half an hour of it for 3-4 days a week. Consistency is key for this, and so is clearing your mind of all stress or distractions beforehand.