How does the brain react to exercise?

Answer 1

The main way exercise affects the brain is the increased blood flow it causes around the body. After you finish exercising, more blood is diverted to your brain than normal. This is why you feel lethargic if you haven't exercised in a while.

Sports in which reflexes are needed, such as squash, will help increase the speed of the reflexes with training.

Team sports, such as football, also improve spatial awareness and team awareness.

Answer 2

Exercise increased blood flow to the brain along with helping with the elasticity of the vessels in it. With the veins being more flexible and durable, there is a less chance that the vessels will break. In the long term, the increased elasticity of the vessels will prevent future hemorrhages and/or blockages. Blood clots are less likely to form and, given the person has a healthy diet in conjunction with their exercise regimen, not as much fat and cholesterol will clog the insides of the arteries. So long term, exercising will increase and maintain cognitive functioning of the individual as well as help prevent future problems.

Answer 3

Exercise causes the endocrine system to release serotonin and dopamine, hormones in the brain that produce feelings of euphoria and peacefulness.