COGNITIVE BENEFIT

Enhanced feeling of competency and self-efficacy

Research have shown exercise stimulate the production of beneficial neurotransmitter such as dopamine, serotonin, nor-adrenaline, allow us to become more focus with immediate effect last for at least 2 hours. (Basso et al.)

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Better cognitive function

The increase in exercise increases the blood flow that goes to the brain which will then help memory and help with the ability think clearer.

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Increases mood

Regular exercise has the ability for an individual to improve their mood, and lower their feelings of depression. A person’s mood is improved from exercise due to the body releasing

endorphins.

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Reference:

Basso, J. C., Shang, A., Elman, M., Karmouta, R., & Suzuki, W. A. (2015). Acute Exercise Improves Prefrontal Cortex but not Hippocampal Function in Healthy Adults. Journal of the International Neuropsychological Society,21(10), 791-801. doi:10.1017/s135561771500106x