I am wondering how many of you exercise, not just for the general health benefits, but to literally boost your brain power. I read two recent books on exercise and the brain, "Spark" and "Brain Rules," and they have given me a new motivation to work out everyday.
One of the interesting things is that our ancestors walked on average 12 miles a day. Instead of moving, we sit at desks for 8 hours a day. All the research shows that are brains work at their best when we are moving. Also, exercise creates BDNF, which is like miracle-gro for our brains.
Does anyone else out there exercise to boost their brain power?
Here are the links to the books I mentioned...
Spark
Brain Rules