#Olympicmoms Brain Insight #3

When you exercise, not only will your body benefit... 

so will your brain! 

There is continuously growing evidence to demonstrate how physical activity positively impacts the brain. You can use the Olympics as inspiration and opportunity to increase movement in your life. Go to OlympicMoms to get LOTS of family fun ideas for activity during the Olympics! 

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The Effects of Exercise on the Brain

MK McGovern

Exercise has been touted to do everything from treat depression to improve memory, with the power to cure a host of problems while preventing even more. In particular, exercise leads to the release of certain neurotransmitters in the brain that alleviate pain, both physical and mental. Additionally, it is one of the few ways scientists have found to generate new neurons. Much of the research done in this area has focused on running, but all types of aerobic exercise provide benefits. Although the exact nature of these benefits is still being determined, enough research has been done to provide even skeptics with a motivation to take up exercise. Exercise exerts its effects on the brain through several mechanisms, including neurogenesis, mood enhancement, and endorphin release. Read more here

#OlympicMoms #2

Be an Olympic Mom or Dad for 14 days! 

  

A caring parent is always trying to do everything to make life smoother, healthy and fun for the family right? Is that you...but, sometimes you run out of ideas? Are you wanting to provide your children with the best nutrition, physical activity, learning and fun interaction every day? And then also somehow make all of that happen for yourself as well?

If so, things just got easier, healthier and more fun for you! During the Olympics you can take advantage of the fun with #OlympicMoms and #OlympicDads!  All you need to do is simply enjoy all that is shared for your benefit! Your brain will LOVE it!!

Dr. Lynne Kenney, has brought together a wonderful group of experts to share easy fitness tips, activity ideas, a recipe plan and lots of fun for you and your family. These knowledgeable people are impressive. I am thrilled to be a part of this extraordinary group. You are going to greatly enjoy ... and are going to be amazed at all that is shared! 

Further explanation is available here. 
To see ALL that is already shared go to #OlympicMoms and #OlympicDads! 

YOU ARE GOING TO WANT TO CHECK THIS OUT!

For more ideas and information about all you get offered directly to you from these experts, go to Olympic Moms Participant Guide. It explains everything it gives you a tracking guide, a list of all of the experts contributing, and it even includes a whole meal plan list! Download it, view it, share it, it’s all Fun & FREE!  There will be much more as the Olympics continue! Also follow on Pinterest and Twitter at #OlympicMoms.

  

The point is to ENJOY and have fun while you and your family become more healthy and fit in such an easy way!!! 

BRAIN FACT: Physical Activity Impacts Brain Function

Exercise is not only good for the body... it also has direct and positive effect on the brain. Research demonstrates that physical activity and movement makes actual changes to neurons resulting in improved cognitive functioning. 

Rough and tumble play coordinates the higher functioning area of the brain. 

It is simply essential to the health, learning, development and well-being of children to ensure time for outdoor play and recess is provided everyday!

BRAIN FACT: The Brain Benefits From Physical Activity

It is not only the body that gains improvement as a result of exercise. There are numerous benefits to the brain through physical activity.  Click HERE to find out about the advantages research is demonstrating.