Sometimes you may come across the notion that "your brain is a muscle". Well, it isn't. Your brain surpasses the capabilities of a mere muscle, but it's pretty useless when it comes to lifting heavy objects. However, there are similarities, especially in training. Just as you can strengthen your muscles through exercise, you can also train different parts of your brain, particularly those associated with Working Memory, to enhance your ability to focus - a skill that most people find incredibly valuable. Let's explore seven ways in which working out your body and training your brain share similarities:
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True about Working Memory training ● Repeated training of Working Memory leads to increased capacity ● It only works if you push yourself, and work on sufficiently hard memory tasks ● A well-designed training program is needed for the training to be effective at all ● It is easy to lose interest or motivation, and drop out of working memory practice if you don’t have a coach ● Some effects are quick: your ability to keep information in mind can get noticeably better after only a few weeks ● Other effects are indirect, but perhaps more valued: the ability to stay focused for longer times, better at mental calculation, faster learning, improved reading comprehension, better impulse control, improved self-confidence | True about weight training ● Repeated training leads to muscle growth ● It only works if you push yourself, and lift sufficiently heavy weights ● A well designed training program leads to more effect for the same training ● It is easy to lose interest or motivation, and drop out of gym practice if you don’t have a personal trainer ● Some effects are quick: the muscles you exercise can respond and get noticeably stronger after only a few weeks ● Other effects are indirect, but perhaps more valued: a better tennis serve, a new posture, reduced back ache, better sleep, improved self confidence |