Sharpness Of The Mind by Author

The mind is a great asset to one individual. The mind holds the key to opening up doors of life. Without the mind, a human brain would go on as if a computer directed machine that works only in a system of command.

The mind is a vital aspect of thinking, decision making and also reaction as well as counter reaction. The sharpness of the mind needs to be maintained as well as further sharpened. This, in my view, can be done by reading, imagining, visualising as well as sports and exercise.

As we get old, the strength of the mind weakens. Some minds peak at 50, some at 60 and some even later. The mind is a great wonder. I myself always wonder whether the importance of the mind is as great as persistance and motivation because without the mind, motivation can only go a long way.

I have seen some elderly people start to lose the sharpness of their minds due to absence of work. However, I do see some elderly people not only are they still able to maintain the fitness of their bodies but also the strength and sharpness of their minds. This is usually the case of consistency.

They have been successful in this by being able to maintain their usual routines for most of their lives and also substitute some of what they have had to part with (retirement from office work) with other jobs like fixing around the house or indulge in other activities like gardening or other hobbies.

This problem is not only happening to the elderly but also the youngsters too! I have encountered those whom have left school early and not continue with productive work lose some of the sharpness of the mind. Forgetting here and there, miscalculating in many cases, misinterpreting information... the list goes on and on. This is a fact and it is a scary fact.

Maintain and preserve the mind as we'll be needing it for a very long time. Until then, hope to see you again soon.

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Just a tip for maintaining the sharpness of the mind.

Push the cardio.

Vigorous workouts can boost your brain's error radar, say researchers from Illinois Wesleyan University.

They discovered that men with high levels of cardio-respiratory fitness were significantly better than their less-fit counterparts at identifying mistakes on a test. "Fitter guys can absorb more oxygen into their blood," says study author Jason Themanson, Ph.D. "This appears to improve the functioning of the brain's cingulated cortex, which is the source of error-detection abilities."

Do this: Interval Training is the best way to improve your VO2 max, or the amount of oxygen your blood can carry and use. Trainer Craig Ballantyne, C.S.C.S., the author of Turbulence Training, recommends choosing a cardio workout -- like running or biking -- and alternating between 30-second sprints and 90 seconds at a relaxed pace. Repeat for a total of six cycles. Do this twice a week, along with two additional sessions of your regular cardio routine.

Courtesy: Menshealth.com