A body in motion…..? ⛷ ? ? ? ⛹

http://www.phitamerica.org/News_Archive/Morning_Fitness_Generates_Academic_Success.htm

http://primarypsychiatry.com

The first article  listed above offers documentation of the  educational benefits of physical exercise before school for students.

The second cites studies proving the  mental health benefits of exercise for seniors.

Combined these studies emphasize the importance of physical activity to maintain both physical and mental health throughout the life cycle. Study after study have proven the positive effects of consistent, vigorous, physical exercise on sustaining and improving the mental health of seniors. Actual physical enhancement of key brain centers can be observed in the studies.   Intellectual functioning as well as emotional stability and well-being are strengthened  by a balanced, sustained program of aerobic training and resistance training.

So get the body in motion and keep it in motion!