Work It Out: How Exercise Benefits the Brain

Physical activity does more than build muscle and increase fitness — it can also help the brain make new cells and improve learning and memory. Janet Zadina, a neuroscientist at Tulane University discussed the brain benefits of exercise during a workshop titled The Truth Behind “Brain-Based” Learning.

Watch a video from the workshop below, and then use the lesson plans and articles to teach your students more about the power of exercise.

About the Author

Emma Lindberg

Emma is the former Outreach Associate at the Society for Neuroscience. She helped find and create Educator Resources for BrainFacts.org, as well as promote the site at conferences and events across the country.