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Posted by Hombre on July 8, 2010, at 20:05:18
http://well.blogs.nytimes.com/2010/07/07/your-brain-on-exercise/?src=me&ref=general
Posted by Phillipa on July 9, 2010, at 13:19:32
In reply to Exercise: Rebuild Your Brain, posted by Hombre on July 8, 2010, at 20:05:18
Well guess my six miles on the bike outdoors is okay as doesn't wear me out gives me short term energy needs to be replaced daily. Phillipa
Posted by Hombre on July 9, 2010, at 15:52:29
In reply to Re: Exercise: Rebuild Your Brain » Hombre, posted by Phillipa on July 9, 2010, at 13:19:32
I've read that the intensity should be such that it is uncomfortable, but not painful. If it is comfortable, you aren't working hard enough for your body to make the beneficial adaptations. If that means just 5-10 minutes of walking a day, then adding 1 minute a day, it's a start.
Posted by linkadge on July 9, 2010, at 17:57:52
In reply to Re: Exercise: Rebuild Your Brain, posted by Hombre on July 9, 2010, at 15:52:29
Thanks for this. I always like reading about the benefits of exercise.
Linkadge
Posted by Hombre on July 9, 2010, at 21:36:29
In reply to Re: Exercise: Rebuild Your Brain, posted by linkadge on July 9, 2010, at 17:57:52
A lot of new findings are only in the past ten years. There seems to be a connection between our ability to move and interact with our environment and our ability to learn and feel like we have options. Rats without running wheels and other stimuli will show less developed brain tissue than rats who can run and play.
When depressed, people tend to avoid activities, social situations and prefer isolation. While we know that this is not the best thing to do, sometimes this is the only thing we feel we can do to avoid the crippling anxiety and dread we feel at the thought of having to explain why we're so tired, don't feel like talking much, and don't laugh at the same jokes we once did.
A modest exercise plan, which could even start in bed (selectively tensing and relaxing muscles in coordination with our breathing), can give us a small, controlled amount of stress that we can control. It may give us a feeling that, "hey, I can handle this small stress. I'm not totally useless". Repetition of our self-created "movement rituals" may help us develop a modest but effective habit and a base of self-confidence to work with.
In Asia, you'll see a lot of old people in the parks in the early morning. Most are not even doing any set form of exercise, such as Tai Chi, although there are plenty that seem to get a kick out of that. The other day I saw a sweet old lady, probably 80-90 years old, just swinging her arms around in different patterns while concentrating. She had a little routine and although her range of motion was not large, and some wouldn't even consider this exercise, it was obvious that this was something she was used to doing and it got her outside and moving. She was darned cute, too.
Posted by Hombre on July 9, 2010, at 21:36:53
In reply to Re: Exercise: Rebuild Your Brain, posted by Hombre on July 9, 2010, at 21:36:29
http://www.menshealth.com/run/how-running-improves-brain-power.php
Posted by cycling on July 10, 2010, at 17:16:12
In reply to Re: Exercise: Rebuild Your Brain, posted by Hombre on July 9, 2010, at 21:36:53
My recommendation to every single person on this website:
Omega-3's
Vitamin C
Multi-vitamin
ExerciseEvery single one of those aspects prove a significant increase in mental health. I finally decided enough was enough and decided to get my a$$ off and start working out. Every since then, I do feel good, and I feel even better when I'm working out. I feel confident. I feel more powerful over my mind drive thoughts. Don't even THINK about it, take a page out of Nike, Just do it. Don
Posted by linkadge on July 11, 2010, at 15:06:40
In reply to Re: Exercise: Rebuild Your Brain » Hombre, posted by cycling on July 10, 2010, at 17:16:12
I'm not good with multivitamins for some reason (unless they are really low potency).
A lot of multis have massive amounts of b complex which I don't react to well.
Linkadge
Posted by Hombre on July 11, 2010, at 21:56:17
In reply to Re: Exercise: Rebuild Your Brain, posted by linkadge on July 11, 2010, at 15:06:40
linkadge,
I think I remember reading that you are pretty thin (nothing inherently wrong with that - I am too). Do you have much appetite? Or do you eat a lot and never feel like it's "sticking"? Do you get headaches? And do you have some sort of exercise you like to or can do regularly?
Thanks.
Posted by linkadge on July 12, 2010, at 11:44:50
In reply to Re: Exercise: Rebuild Your Brain, posted by Hombre on July 11, 2010, at 21:56:17
I eat just as much as my brother who is twice my weight. I just seem to metabolize it all much more quickly. I generally don't get headaches (sometimes). I exercise 5-7 times a week. Usually about an hour of running, or walk/running.
Linkadge
Posted by morgan miller on July 14, 2010, at 14:53:24
In reply to Re: Exercise: Rebuild Your Brain, posted by linkadge on July 12, 2010, at 11:44:50
Linkage, have you ever tried intense cardiovascular training? You can get the benefits of one hour of exercise and probably more in 20 to 30 minutes of moderate to intense exercise.
Posted by morgan miller on July 14, 2010, at 14:55:38
In reply to Re: Exercise: Rebuild Your Brain, posted by linkadge on July 12, 2010, at 11:44:50
Actually, some believe an hour of just jogging at a slow pace is bad for one's health in the long run. Though, I have to believe it is better than doing nothing.
Posted by linkadge on July 14, 2010, at 20:43:42
In reply to Re: Exercise: Rebuild Your Brain, posted by morgan miller on July 14, 2010, at 14:55:38
>Actually, some believe an hour of just jogging >at a slow pace is bad for one's health in the >long run. Though, I have to believe it is better >than doing nothing.
What kind of a nutbar would suggest this?
Linkadge
Posted by Hombre on July 14, 2010, at 22:45:53
In reply to Re: Exercise: Rebuild Your Brain, posted by linkadge on July 14, 2010, at 20:43:42
Lots of low intensity CV exercise may not be harmful per se, but it may do absolutely nothing in terms of weight loss and fitness gains.
The higher the intensity, the less risk of mortality from all causes.
Posted by morgan miller on July 15, 2010, at 19:21:37
In reply to Re: Exercise: Rebuild Your Brain, posted by linkadge on July 14, 2010, at 20:43:42
> >Actually, some believe an hour of just jogging >at a slow pace is bad for one's health in the >long run. Though, I have to believe it is better >than doing nothing.
>
> What kind of a nutbar would suggest this?
>
> LinkadgeHa ha, I think the thought is that in the long run this type of cardiovascular exercise just ends up putting "negative" stress on your body and this stress continues to have a cumulative effect. I do think jogging for an hour is better than doing nothing.
When you do fairly brief intense cardiovascular exercise you are stressing your body in a more positive way. You are pushing your heart and lungs so that you actually increase their capacity, increasing their function. And if you do this for a fairly short period of time you don't stand the chance of suffering from detrimental oxidative stress. I think interval training, specifically HIIT(high intensity interval training), is one of the best and most beneficial forms of brief high intensity exercise.
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