Just 30 Minutes of Exercise Benefits the Brain

摘要

Just one session of aerobic exercise can spark positive changes in the brain that lead to improved memory and coordination of motor skills, according to a study that found the brain was more "plastic" after 30 minutes of vigorous exercise. The study involved a small group of healthy people aged in their late 20s to early 30s who rode exercise bikes. They were monitored for changes in the brain immediately after the exercise and again 15 minutes later. "We saw positive changes in the brain straight away, and these improvements were sustained 15 minutes after the exercise had ended," says research leader A/Prof Michael Ridding of The University of Adelaide.