Ancient Exercise

Konstantine Panegyres writes about what the Greeks and Roman physicians thought about exercise .

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Moderate Exercise

Beth Skwarecki explains what is moderate exercise and provides example.

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Daily Exercise

Peter Walker wrote a compelling article about the need for exercise to maintain life quality.

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Workout Myths

Daniel Lieberman cautions against common exercise myths which cause people grief.

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Early Morning Exercise

Ruth Reader and Cale Weissman test the conventional wisdom that early morning exercise increases productivity . They did not find this to be the case in their own experiences.

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Resurgence in Walking

Gloria Liu explains why walking is making a comeback.

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Excercise and the Brain

Kate Wheeling reports on the benefits of exercise for brain health and thought clarity.

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Exercise With Your Doctor?

Aaron Reuben tells of the birth of the Walk With a Doc exercise movement.

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Exercise and Instruction

Mark McGraw calls attention to research indicating that twenty minutes of daily exercise can improve long-term memory.

I can believe this, because if I sit for hours the blood seems to pool in my legs. I become sleepy and unproductive. Walking around for even five minutes does more to awaken my mind than a cup of coffee.

Would it be wise for instructors to require that people get up and walk (or at least stretch) every 40 minutes to maximize information retention?

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The Physically Active Have Healthier Brains

Burzynska et. al report that "Physical Activity and Cardiorespiratory Fitness Are Beneficial for White Matter in Low-Fit Older Adults ." Their research shows a correlation between excise throughout the day and brain health. Older adults who had a one-hour exercise session each day had more brain lesions than those who are physically active throughout the day.

Michael Potts provided a summary of this research in his announcement "Sitting Too Long Counteracts Cognitive Benefits of Exercise in Older Adults." This summary suggests to me that sitting may be an occupational hazard to the brains of knowledge workers.

In my own life I have noticed a tendancy to 3 o'clock drowsiness which responds better to a brisk walk than caffeinated beverages. Perhaps my body is trying to encourage me to exercise.... -DD