Written by Anuradha Varanasi | Published : January 27, 2016 6:26 PM IST
While it is a known fact that aerobics exercises can improve cardiovascular fitness, did you know it can also help in preventing and controlling certain diseases while boosting cognitive functions? Here are six reasons why you should consider taking up this form of exercise.
Slows progression of Parkinson’s disease: Neurologist J Eric Ahlskog from Mayo Clinic found that ongoing aerobic exercises can slow down the progression of Parkinson’s disease, including dementia, as it can enhance factors that help maintain brain connections and prevent brain shrinkage caused by these neurogenerative diseases [1]
Improves your memory: Researchers from Michigan State University found an association between aerobic fitness and memory function among young adults. It was found that college students with lower fitness levels had a tough time retaining information along with poor long term memory [2]. So, if you want to boost your performance academically or even professionally, aerobics can help!
Can help control asthma: Asthma patients can benefit from 60 minutes long aerobics exercises [3]. Researchers from the American College of Chest Physicians found that an aerobics program for asthma patients over a duration of 12 weeks can clinically improve asthma control and also reduce depressive symptoms.
Helps in fighting against Alzheimer's: Long-term aerobics can also fight against this neurogenerative disease. The symptoms of Alzheimer’s includes short-term memory loss, mood swings, disorientation, behavioural issues, among others. This form of exercise can actually help Alzheimer’s patients feel better and also protect you from the disease [4].
Keeps anger at bay: Several studies have found that exercising is highly effective in reducing anger among both adults and children. Since aerobics is an intensive form of exercising, it can actually help in preventing and reducing expressions of anger [5].
Can make you smarter: Other than improving an individual’s memory, researchers from New Zealand have found that people who regularly perform aerobics scored better in mental tests as compared to those who don’t [6]. Aerobic exercises can improve several cognitive functions that include multitasking and concentration or attention other than memory.
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