“Pump” up your memory in 20 minutes?

You can’t look at it in the MIRROR…

And there’s no real, visual way to see if LOOKS GOOD…

That’s because – unlike other body parts – your BRAIN has to be meticulously taken care of from the inside.

But what if I told you that there was a way to SHARPEN your brainpower – and even BOOST your memory – in much the same way you worked on your physical appearance?

And, it takes just 20 minutes of your time.

Now before you think that WEIGHT LIFTING is only for bulked up meatheads, check out this study…

Researchers from Georgia Tech have found that lifting weights – for as little as 20 minutes, 1-2 times per week – can help improve your episodic memory by as much as 10%.

Episodic memory is the type of memory associated with your long-term memory.

But that’s not the only benefit of lifting weights when it comes to your brain…

A study recently published in the Journal of Neurology, Neurosurgery and Psychiatry noted that frailty is one of the biggest risk factors for older adults developing DEMENTIA.

Frailty can lead to muscle loss, low grip strength, tiredness, and even slow gait speed – all of which are symptoms associated with dementia.

But staying active – and occasionally ‘pumping iron’ – can help prevent frailty.

If you already have an exercise routine, like walking or jogging, consider incorporating some simple strength training into your already-established routine.

Walk with some light hand weights (2-5 lbs.), or during your walk or run do some pushups against a wall or the side of a building. Both are easy on your joints AND give your arms a great ‘pump.’

If strength training is new to you, don’t worry… it can easily be added into your daily routine. And you certainly don’t have to become a body builder to reap the benefits!

All you need is a simple set of dumbbells anywhere from 5-12 lbs. Simple movements like bicep curls, squats, and shoulder presses are all easy to master. Keep it simple.

Try doing 2-3 sets of each exercise two days per week. And if you feel like you’re strapped for time, try doing it while watching your favorite TV show, or even the news.

To sharpening your mind,

Sarah Reagan

Sources:

ScienceDaily. “Lift weights, improve your memory, study shows.” https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2014/10/141001102028.htm

MedicalXpress. “Reduce frailty to lower dementia, study finds.” https://medicalxpress.com/news/2021-12-frailty-dementia.html