Evidence from a recent study suggests that exercising about three times a week for at least four months will improve episodic memory. Episodic memory is the kind that deals with events that happened to you in the past. It’s also one of the first to decline with age.
How does exercise help with my memories?
This article explains how exercise can help not only to improve memory but also to protect against memory loss as you age.
Here are three action steps that you can take:
- Choose an exercise that gets your heart pumping.
- Find a buddy. It can be easier to commit to exercising regularly when you have someone doing it with you.
- Set manageable goals. Start with something easy to start building the habit. Once exercising becomes a regular activity you can then try something new or more difficult.