Running and the Brain
Here is a nice article based upon recent scientific research on the impact of running and other forms of exercise on the brain. There are some comforting findings here including:
"there has not been any instance of a negative effect from voluntary running"
My own experience has been that running enhances my productivity. Most of the time when I am running, I am thinking about my research or teaching and I have found this to be really helpful.
http://well.blogs.nytimes.com/2010/07/07/your-brain-on-exercise/
"there has not been any instance of a negative effect from voluntary running"
My own experience has been that running enhances my productivity. Most of the time when I am running, I am thinking about my research or teaching and I have found this to be really helpful.
http://well.blogs.nytimes.com/2010/07/07/your-brain-on-exercise/
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Permalink Reply by P. Venkatraman on -
Sripad,
Thanks for posting this. I followed it with another link and found another interesting piece here
http://well.blogs.nytimes.com/2010/06/03/vigorous-exercise-linked-w...
Not for nothing is it sad, 'Healthy mind in a healthy body'.
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Permalink Reply by zico on -
Running long is a form of meditation - how else would you run long? So, its good for the mind.
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Permalink Reply by sameer sakpal on -
Sripad Sir , it is true running makes brain active and alert which help to raise the productivity.
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Permalink Reply by Sripad Motiram on -
@Venkat: Thanks for this link. This blog, which i see once in a while, is a pretty good source of info.
@Zico: You are right - running is like meditation. It also calms your mind and helps you focus. -
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Permalink Reply by kaushik r pnchal on -
long distance running is equal to meditation.
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