best exercise for your brain

[Garrie A.]

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[hch]

Originally Posted by Garrie A.

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If stronger legs can benefit older brains and older bodies, just think of what they can do for older threads!

EDITED TO ADD:

I did a little more searching and found this study mentioned in a number of news articles in 2015. Here's something of particular interest for this thread:

Fit legs equals fit brain, study suggests

Lead researcher Dr Claire Steves said: "When it came to cognitive ageing, leg strength was the strongest factor that had an impact in our study.

"Other factors such as heart health were also important, but the link with leg strength remained even after we accounted for these.

"We think leg strength is a marker of the kind of physical activity that is good for your brain."

I'm not going to base exercise recommendations solely on the suggestions of this study, but a "brain rotation" may include some strengthening work.

[superfit41]

I love steady state cardio! I am admittedly, a cardio junkie. I do some every day. While I don't mind some short HiiT workouts once in a while, I prefer steady state.
Sherry

[Sue B]

Originally Posted by hch

If stronger legs can benefit older brains and older bodies, just think of what they can do for older threads!

Strong legs certainly factor into the standing without using your hands or knees test. http://forum.videofitness.com/tags.p...sit+stand+test