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One Twin Exercises, the Other Doesn’t

'The active twins had significantly more grey matter than the sedentary twins, especially in areas of the brain involved in motor control and coordination. ...'

Very interesting. But I thought weight lifters were all stupid jocks? :)
 
DR.D said:
'The active twins had significantly more grey matter than the sedentary twins, especially in areas of the brain involved in motor control and coordination. ...'

Very interesting. But I thought weight lifters were all stupid jocks?
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That jumped out at me as well.
 
It really does make sense though.

I read a study several years ago about young kids in some EU country i believe, and there was an undeniable correlation between physical activity, improved central blood flow, and the subsequent benefit to grey matter development. Body parts just operate better when they have adequate circulation. Not even cardio per say, but even resistance training or playing on the jungle gym at recess offers an advantage in brain performance.
 
I guess this shouldn't be a surprise, but it was a good read. Reminded me of 'functional MRI's' and stuff. Article makes me wonder what types of tasks / functions the active twins outperform at - not much detail there.
 
DR.D said:
'The active twins had significantly more grey matter than the sedentary twins, especially in areas of the brain involved in motor control and coordination. ...'

Very interesting. But I thought weight lifters were all stupid jocks? :)
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haven't had a chance to read the FT yet but I would but they were aerobically trained not anaerboic.

Have you read Spark'd? (Sp?)
 
JudoJosh said:
haven't had a chance to read the FT yet but I would but they were aerobically trained not anaerboic.

Have you read Spark'd? (Sp?)
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If you're talking about Ratey's book, no I haven't read it, but it may have been the inspiration or one of the references in the article I was think of. It looks fascinating. Have you read it yet?
 
DR.D said:
If you're talking about Ratey's book, no I haven't read it, but it may have been the inspiration or one of the references in the article I was think of. It looks fascinating. Have you read it yet?
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It's on my bookshelf but I haven't read it yet :( I got it like a year ago and kinda forgot about it. Are you familiar with Jamie Hale?
 
Hale? The name kinda rings a bell, but I can't put my finger on it. Why do you mention?

I'm like you about reading. I'm always reading something, but always behind on my reading too! There is constantly more to learn in so many diverse fields. Then integrating all the data for a grand unified philosophy of life. Still working on that equation, but edging ever closer hopefully. :)
 
He was on the old mind&muscle board back in the day. He wrote a couple fitness books and is currently writing one on exercise effects on the brain. Fairly knowledgeable in this area
 
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