Spark

by John J. Ratey

I often tell my patients that the point of exercise is to build and condition the brain.

The relationship between food, physical activity, and learning is hardwired into the brain’s circuitry.

To keep our brains at peak performance, our bodies need to work hard.

physical activity sparks biological changes that encourage brain cells to bind to one another.

The more neuroscientists discover about this process, the clearer it becomes that exercise provides an unparalleled stimulus, creating an environment in which the brain is ready, willing, and able to learn.

Students would be assessed on effort rather than skill.

You didn’t have to be a natural athlete to do well in gym.

Naperville’s gym students are graded on how much time they spend in their target heart rate zones during any given activity.

What Naperville provides is a powerful case study on how aerobic activity can transform not only the body but also the mind. It also happens to be a wonderful template for reshaping our society.

the effect of gym on GPA?

students with higher fitness scores also have higher test scores.

It suggests that although parents may not have immediate control over their financial situations, they can improve their kids’ chances of performing well by encouraging them to get in shape.

physical activity has a positive influence on memory, concentration, and classroom behavior.

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