Review the most current and compelling ways that exercise supports immediate and long-term improvements in your mental wellbeing.
While a complete understanding of optimal brain function remains elusive, there are some powerful things we DO know: One of the most significant being that movement, exercise and physical activity all have a powerfully positive impact on the human brain in terms of mood, cognitive function and total brain vitality.
The first part of this dynamic talk reviews some of the most recent findings on the neurobiology of mood and cognitive disorders along with the specific mechanisms by which movement and exercise exert their powerful influence.
Speaker:
Meg Sharp (BS Kinesiology and Exercise Science, BEd Kinesiology, MSc Exercise Psychology)
Meg is a Heath & Fitness Executive with over 25 years of experience in health club settings and academia. She is a practical, diverse and passionate leader with a keen interest in mentoring, research, and inspiring and helping individuals and companies to reach their full potential.