Minutes of Exercise Is Good for Learning
Researchers at a university in Sweden have found that minutes of
exercise could improve how well your brain works.
Researchers from Jonkoping University looked at 13 different
studies from 2009 to 2019. The studies showed how exercise influences
young people. It was found that taking part in any exercise between two
minutes and one hour, such as walking, running or cycling, can be good for
young people’s learning and memory.
The research showed that it could also be helpful to exercise
before working or studying, as the positive effects could last for up to two
hours. However, they also said that more research is needed to find the best
ways to take advantage of this effect.
A number of other studies have shown links between regular
exercise and brain function in children and teenagers. For example, a 2010
study found that more fit 9- and 10-year-olds performed better at some
memory tasks than less fit children. A 2015 study also found that more fit
children were better at math.
According to the US Department of Health and Human Services
(DHHS), adults should also do 75 to 300 minutes of exercise each week.
However, the department says that less than a quarter of adults do enough
exercise, and less than 5% do 30 minutes of exercise every day.