Bruwer and Slabbert Biokineticists

October is pink month! Let's celebrate our warriors

New research in from Leppänen et al. (2024) has found that hip and core exercises may help prevent running injuries in novice runners. Here's a graphic summary and a link to the paper 🔗 https://bjsm.bmj.com/content/early/2024/05/08/bjsports-2023-107926

HOUSTON, WE HAVE A (PHYSICAL ACTIVITY) PROBLEM : ACSM's Health & Fitness Journal e to declining rates of lifestyle physical activity. Pulled Text: “Despite these well-known benefits of physical activity though, there has still been a gradual decline in overall daily physical activity levels.”...

"People of all ages and abilities who regularly participate in resistance exercise reduce risk of numerous diseases, improve quality of life and reduce mortality"

Check out this infographic and more on strength training from ACSM: https://www.acsm.org/blog-detail/acsm-certified-blog/2019/07/31/acsm-guidelines-for-strength-training-featured-download

Exercise improves memory and mental alertness.

Exercise has been shown to have a profound impact on memory and mental alertness. 🧠 🚨

When we engage in physical activity, our heart rate increases, leading to improved blood flow and oxygen delivery to the brain.

This enhanced circulation promotes the growth of new blood vessels and neurons in the hippocampus of our brains, which is a key region responsible for memory formation and retrieval.

Additionally, exercise stimulates the release of neurotransmitters such as dopamine, serotonin, and norepinephrine, which are crucial for regulating mood, attention, and learning.

Exercising regularly reduces inflammation and oxidative stress, protecting our brain cells from damage and promoting overall brain health.

These combined effects result in improved cognitive function, enhanced memory consolidation, and heightened mental alertness.

So, lace up your sneakers and get moving to unlock the full potential of your mind!

Biokineticists can help and guide you in this journey of becoming more active.

Find a Biokineticist in your area by visiting www.Biokineticssa.org.za