FREE DAILY FITNESS TIP

By Jennifer Gruenemay, ACE-Certified, LifeScript Staff WriterTuesday,

December 12, 2006

Playing sudoku and solving Rubik’s cubes isn’t the only way to boost brain power. A little exercise will go a long way, too. According to a report in the Journal of the American Medical Association, walking for just 1.5 hours a week can help ward off dementia as you get older. Break that down into daily walks, and you’ll only have to stroll for 13 minutes, or two miles, per day. Walking improves your cardiovascular health, gives muscle definition and tone for sexy legs and is also a great way to slim down. So keep the car in the garage and look to your sneakers as your best means of transportation. Walk to work, school or the grocery store if they’re within walking distance. Spend a day at the beach and don’t just soak up the sun while you lay on the sand �?take a long walk down the shoreline and soak in some nature, too. Get your friends and family in on the action too. You can gather up coworkers during your lunch break for a walking gab session, or walk with your family before dinner to work up a healthy appetite. You always have time for a quick walk. And remember: If you tire yourself out with exercise and you’re brain will never tire out on you.