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Lets talk about Brain Health

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If we are talking about protecting and improving brain health, most Clinicians prescribe exercise like, walking ,jogging, low impact exercise tai chi and yoga. But research shows that we need to consider weight training for our brain health.

Resistance training changes your brain. Short term, alters nervous system in a few weeks and long term benefits cognitive and neurological function. As muscles increase in strength, so may connections between neurons in parts of the brains motor system, " According to a recent primate study in the Journal of Neuroscience indicated." In young adults, gain faster response times, greated brain response. Stopping cognitive decline in its tracks! Weight training helps regulate blood sugar. A single bout of resistance training has been shown to lower glucose and insulin levels for up to 18-24 hours respectively. Resistance training helps lower three months blood sugar (HBA1C) measurements in those at risk for developing type 2 diabetes. Resistance training has been found to improve Blood sugar regulation and insulin requirements in pregnant women with Gestational diabetes. Resistance training improves insulin sensitivity in the elderly.

Studied proven benefits of weight training for brain health. People who engage in resistance training to have better brain health. Healthy people who start weight lifting can improve brain function and this benefit is likely to be more pronounced in the elderly. People with cognitive decline had better cognition after starting resistance training. Resistance training may help decrease depression. BDNF( Brain derived neurotrophic factor) strongly tied to the process of Neuroplasticity, and is known to help strengthen connection between our brain cells and even help us generate new ones.

This is notable stuff. And to be clear there is no pharmaceutical currently on the market that can achieve this combination of benefits and never will because these affects only come by resistance training. Visit Blamelessbodyfitness.com for customized brain fitness program.


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