Brain Rules

One of the rules that are listed in this book is exercise and seemed to make the most sense for me. Exercise is vital in order for our brains to work and learn effectively. We were hardwired to learn on the fly to survive in the outdoors. That's what our earliest ancestors did. They learned and developed while moving up to 14 kilometers a day. This tells you that in order for our brains to work at full capacity, to work at the top of its game you need to be active. I wish that more people would realize this today. People believe that it is alright to sit around all day and do nothing. well its not it is not only bad for your body but your brain will not be as sharp as it could be. John Medina mentioned studies that proved that people who were active were smarter than people who did nothing. He also talked about how it will not only benefit your brain now but also as you age. Your mind will stay sharp and you will be able to do more things at an older age if exercise is a part of your life.