Sport affects the creative thinking

You should not succumb to the stereotype that sports people have not the most outstanding intelligence. Scientists from the Netherlands have found that exercise a positive influence on creative thinking.

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The level of physical activity depends on its ability to think flexibly, according to researchers from Leiden University. But the benefits of sport in terms of work load and mind creative thinking   be able to evaluate only those people who exercise regularly. If these very regular employment does not happen, most of the energy intended for creative thinking spent on the exercises themselves.

Author Dr. Lorenz Colzate decided to investigate the effect of regular   physical exertion   two kinds of thinking - divergent and convergent. In the first instance it sought only the exact solution to the problem, while the second - several original solutions. Dr. Colzate volunteers divided into two groups, and then ask them to undergo tests to check for thought.

In the first group of people engaged in at least 4 times a week, and the second did not pay attention physical activity . The results showed that the best way to test the thinking of coping not just those who are friends with the sport.

"We believe that the exercise useful for the formation of a flexible, creative thinking But only if these loads are becoming regular, - says Dr. Colzate. - Otherwise, a person expends energy to do the load, as for him they are quite heavy. Regular classes also release this energy for the brain, which is an inexpensive and effective way to enhance creativity. "(Read More)

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