4 Low-Impact Exercises That Power Up Your Brain
There's no doubt about it: Working up a sweat is good for our physical and mental health, particularly in the morning; it can also go a long way in preventing diseases like Alzheimer's. For a brain boost that's also easy on joints, add these four smart moves to your exercise routine. They help create new neural pathways because they’re challenging in their complexity and intensity, says Michael Gervais, creator of HeadStrong by Equinox, a brain-training workout. Gervais recommends doing these moves as a sequence, resting 30-60 seconds between each. RELATED: Here's How Morning Exercise Can Improve Your Work Day Image courtesy of Getty. Lateral Weight Shift Stand with feet 2–3 feet apart, toes turned out slightly. Shift body weight to the left, bending the knee slightly, then reach hands [...]