5. Improves Learning
Looking for a brain boost? Start exercising. Activities that require extreme concentration — like dance or tennis — challenge the mind and coordination. This causes growth factor brain chemicals to grow and expand to help us learn. Consistent exercise can also improve concentration and attention as well.
6. Clears the Mental Cobwebs
Between remote work, family obligations, professional commitments, and more, life can feel like a never-ending to-do list. If you tend to be in the problem-solver mode most of the day, exercise can give you an escape for the moment. When you move your body, you’re focusing on just moving your body and getting into the present moment. Doing so reduces cortisol levels and offers some mental clarity that doesn’t involve “what’s next?” and allows you to settle into the present.