Although the brain is not a muscle, it can also be “pumped up.” Doctors have prepared a small list of physical exercises that will help develop memory and give the brain additional tone, Ukr.Media reports.
Experts from Novosibirsk State University stated that memorizing notes the night before an exam is less effective than exercising the day before. Of course, sports training alone is not enough; the student must also have some knowledge.
Everyone knows that muscle movements are controlled by the brain. However, there is also a feedback loop. According to neurologists, movements improve brain function. Initially, scientists believed that this happens due to increased blood supply, but in the course of detailed studies it turned out that physical activity synchronizes the work of the left and right hemispheres, “turns on” areas of the brain that were previously not involved in the mental process, and also restores signal conductivity between the brain and other parts of the body. Therefore, in adulthood, those who combine mental work with physical work best retain their mental abilities.
Experts suggest doing a kind of brain gymnastics, but not by solving puzzles, but by performing physical exercises. This technique was developed by the American doctor Paul Dennison for children who were previously considered incapable of learning by doctors. To Dennison's surprise, after just a year of regular performance of these exercises, the success of such children increased by one and a half times.
Just 5-7 minutes of exercise every day will help provide the brain with oxygen and tone it up.
The “knee-elbow” exercise is performed in a standing position, with your feet shoulder-width apart. The elbow of your right hand should touch the knee of your left leg, bent at the knee, and repeat with your right leg and left elbow 10 times.
“Heel flexion”: Sitting on a chair, place your ankle on your other knee. With your free hand, flex and extend your foot, holding the tight spots near the calf muscle, repeat for the other leg.
“Elephant”: standing in a relaxed position, bend your knees slightly, tilt your head towards your shoulder. From this shoulder, extend your arm forward and describe a lying figure eight with it. After five repetitions, repeat for the other arm.
“Swing”: sitting on a mat and bending your knees, grab them with your hands, lean back and swing a little in different directions.
Джерело: ukr.media
