BDNF and BFF

This week we review a term that improves the lives of age 45+ individuals. It’s called “BDNF” or brain-derived neurotrophic factor.

Quoting directly from my favorite fitness writer, Pete McCall…”There is plenty of research showing that exercise stimulates a neurotransmitter (chemicals which help the central nervous system do its job) called BDNF (brain-derived neurotrophic factor) which creates new brain cells and improves brain function.

BDNF has been called “the miracle-gro” of the brain (by researcher and MD John Ratey, author of the book: Spark). Exercise can increase BDNF production and improve the ability to process information for hours after exercise.

In addition, exercise improves oxygen and nutrient flow throughout the entire body, including to the brain, which can improve cognitive ability and reduce the risk of developing onset dementia or similar diseases.“

The book Spark, on page 43 of my iPad Kindle, then disclosed that Education, Self-Efficacy¹ and Exercise were the three factors shared by those with the least cognitive decline over a four year period.

How excellent to know that BDNF – activated by our practice of the three E’s above, can be our BFF, Best Friend Forever. WF!

• Self-efficacy is a person’s particular set of beliefs that determine how well one can execute a plan of action in prospective situations. (Found on Google.)
• Click here for Pete McCall article.
• Click here for Siim Land article.
  

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Weekly FREE half hour “Happy Monday Get Strong” Strength Class Every Monday at 4:00 p.m.

In these no-charge introductory sessions you’ll learn home-based weight training exercises designed to prevent sarcopenia (age-related muscle loss) and stimulate BDNF! Your strength and balance will improve with light dumbbell exercises.

Registration is through http://go.gymgo.com/truetomybody. If you would like more information on how to register for these no-obligation Zoom sessions, email me at wildfire1@truetomybody.com.


Also ask me about One-to-One Private Zoom Personal Training. During these private sessions you’ll receive personal encouragement, instruction, guidance and feedback, designed to assist and correct your form for fast, long-lasting results.
Rates start as low as $25/half hour pre-paid for an eight-session pack.

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Zumba Gold®online classes keep us happy and fit.
We dance on Tuesdays at 11:00 a.m. and Fridays at 9:30 a.m..
Newcomers always welcome!

Join us for fun, easy-to-follow Latin rhythms. No dance experience needed!
Online classes have no location boundaries – you and your friends can live anywhere!
Register for classes through http://go.gymgo.com/truetomybody. I email the Zoom log-in code to all Gymgo members on class day.  We laugh, dance and have a great time wondering what tech surprise is coming next.

Best Zumba® Gold rate is $3.75/per class for 8-class series = $30 prepaid. First class is FREE.
E-mail me at wildfire1@truetomybody.com with questions!