The study described in the book above is reported in this article.
Work by Arthur Kramer,PhD, professor of neuroscience at U of IL, Urbana,
demonstrates that aerobic exercise together with strength training improves cognitive functions of the brain.
Bone strength is nice, being stronger to run is nice, improved cognitive function (duh?) is nice.
So WHY didn't I do my strength (weights) training today? Too busy in the morning... too busy tonight....
Today was a good day.. the best day of the year.. maybe tomorrow the best day will include strength training. . . . . .
Wednesday, February 20, 2008
Strength Training: Didn't do it today
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Quick! I need to go grab some dumb bells :-)
I really miss my regular strength training routine. I do what I can when I can. I think I need to get rid of this attitude and get back to the real deal. :)
Good luck with the strength training tomorrow!
Such a wonderful and refreshing outlook on life! You really don't ever get lemons! All I ever see here is ready made lemonade!
Keep it up!
BTW - I would be glad to run with you anytime! I might even be convinced (eventually) to strength train!
:-)
I have that book,have done that program a couple of times since the late 90'sish... too sick to do it now but hoping one day to do so again :-)
Cat
Strength training is one of those things where when you finally get into a rhythm, you don't want to stop. But it is hard to fit another thing in. I always use my swim days to figure out schedules in my head when I am too busy to think about that stuff otherwise and came up with my plan for strength training, fitting it in around my training schedule.
Looks interesting! I bet you won't be too busy next time. :)
And when I strength train and then run the next day or get in the pool, or cycle...I see and feel the difference! You will be glad you did...!
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