Whether young or old studies have always shown that a consistently active person is far likelier to remain healthy and perform better at intellectual tasks. More specific benefits of exercise is a boost in the size of the hippocampus which is involved in verbal memory and learning. Including non-direct effects like mood and sleep, along with reduction in stress and anxiety. Burning off excess energy have shown help students relax and focus better on schoolwork like the study in 2009 where after 30 minutes of light aerobic exercise which improved the elementary students’ performance on academic tests. Although athletes may find a challenge in finding a balance arrangement between sports and school, many do find a working balance and have success in both areas. Given these points anyone can surmise that exercise is a great benefit to the body as well as the mind.
