Why Building Muscle is Crucial for your Brainpower
Ellie McKenzie • May 19, 2025
Why Building Muscle is Crucial for Your Brainpower
As we explored last week, building muscle isn’t just about looking good or moving better — it’s a powerful tool for enhancing your entire life. Strength training positively impacts your mind, body, and spirit by improving physical function to boosting confidence and energy.
This week, let’s dive deeper into how physical fitness strengthens your brain — and why prioritizing movement can unlock your full cognitive potential.
Strong Body, Sharper Mind
Contrary to outdated stereotypes, athletes aren’t “just jocks.” In fact, scientific research consistently shows that regular physical activity boosts cognitive performance, memory, focus, and academic achievement — for both children and adults.
Take a look at these powerful findings in kids:
✅ Improved Attention and Memory: A study at East Carolina University revealed that 3rd graders who completed a 10-minute physical activity session before school made significantly fewer mistakes on tasks involving attention, working memory, and spatial awareness.
✅ Academic Excellence Through Exercise: Research on over 1,200 Chilean students showed that those who participated in more than four hours of scheduled physical activity per week were over twice as likely to score in the top 25% on standardized academic tests.
✅ Boosted Confidence and Test Scores: In a program called Morning Blast, students who engaged in just 15 minutes of aerobic exercise before class saw improved math test scores and increased confidence in their academic abilities.
Whether you’re a student preparing for exams or a professional navigating the challenges of a high-performance career, fitness can give you your mental edge.
Your Next Step: Take Charge of Your Health
At CrossFit Odyssey, we believe that true strength begins in the mind and grows through consistent action. Our expert coaching, supportive community, and dynamic workouts are designed to help you unlock your potential — physically, mentally, and emotionally.
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