Comments on: Aerobic Exercise helps Brain Blood Flow http://shapeup.righthealth.com/uncategorized/aerobic-exercise-helps-brain-blood-flow/ Just another WordPress weblog Sun, 14 Feb 2010 15:17:58 -0800 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 hourly 1 By: Abby http://shapeup.righthealth.com/uncategorized/aerobic-exercise-helps-brain-blood-flow/comment-page-1/#comment-62 Abby Thu, 09 Jul 2009 17:57:06 +0000 http://shapeup.righthealth.com/?p=159#comment-62 It would be great to know how much aerobic exercise we need to get the brain benefits. I know I need my brain to be running on all cylinders exactly when it's hardest to squeeze in time for exercise. If I'm cramming for an exam, do I just need to get out and walk at a brisk pace for 20 minutes? How long do the benefits last? Is it better to do two of these walks each day? Do I have to break a sweat (jogging or whatever)? Will lifting weights not provide these benefits because it's not as cardio (they lazy way I lift)? I know the research is in its infancy, but any info you have about the "bare minimum" needed for benefits would be helpful, if you've got it. Some of us have big exams this fall! It would be great to know how much aerobic exercise we need to get the brain benefits. I know I need my brain to be running on all cylinders exactly when it’s hardest to squeeze in time for exercise. If I’m cramming for an exam, do I just need to get out and walk at a brisk pace for 20 minutes? How long do the benefits last? Is it better to do two of these walks each day? Do I have to break a sweat (jogging or whatever)? Will lifting weights not provide these benefits because it’s not as cardio (they lazy way I lift)?

I know the research is in its infancy, but any info you have about the “bare minimum” needed for benefits would be helpful, if you’ve got it. Some of us have big exams this fall!

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