Exercise For The Brain: 70 Neurobic Exercises To Increase Mental Fitness & Prevent Memory Loss: How Non Routine Actions And Thoughts Improve Mental Health

by Jason Scotts

If you are interested in learning the best ways possible to improve mental health then you need a copy of "Exercise For The Brain: 70 Neurobic Exercises To Increase Mental Fitness & Prevent Memory Loss." This text is written in a fashion that is easy to understand and the author himself has used quite a number of the techniques outlined in the text to his own benefit. As more and more persons seek better ways to retain and improve their memory this text is well timed. It gives the reader the solutions that they need to get started on the path to having a fantastic memory. Of course in quite a number of instances the memory loss cannot be helped as it may be hereditary but it can be slowed down with the use of these exercises. Just as the body needs physical exercises in order to function correctly, the brain needs to be exercised as well to prevent it from becoming sluggish.

Genres: Self Help

34 pages, Kindle Edition

First published June 29, 2013

Reviews

[Kathy · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book has a wealth of information on how to exercise your brain, which is becoming more important as we move into an era of a population of advancing age. Many of the exercises described are simple and can be done easily, with little or not practice. I found a lot of the information in the book interesting and informative. The later part of the book is devoted to crossword puzzles, which are interesting to do and do fit in with the book’s basic ideas. However, a variety of different exercises might have been a better way to give the reader a good sampling of what can be used to exercise the brain. However, if the reader uses the internet at all or reads current information available, the reader will already be familiar with many exercises that fall into these categories. Many of the ideas presented in the book go beyond that to covering ways to incorporate brain exercising into daily life, which is interesting. The author also covers some of the theory/ideas and benefits behind mind exercising, which was interesting and useful. I think anyone who is interested in learning more about exercising his/her brain would enjoy this book, especially if he/she enjoys crossword puzzles. I received this from Library Thing to read and review.

[Karen · Rating 3 out of 5]

This really wasn't at all what I expected. The first third of the book talked about Neurobic Exercises in almost a textbook manner. Not much detail was included and the exercises recommended where bullet points. The last two thirds were crossword puzzles. While I was expecting puzzles I was disappointed in the lack of variety and the ability to tie them back to the information included in the text.

** I received an e-copy of this book through librarything in return for an honest review.

[Kristine · Rating 4 out of 5]

Wow! Great information! You can have fun, and exercise your brain at the same time. This book reveals physical movement stimulates the brain. By enhancing other senses and practicing neurobotic exercises we take the brain it's comfort zone. It is amazing how using adaptations, also improves brain function. We are reminded by Jason Scott the author, by changing up our daily routine we can improve brain function.
So go try something new!! Get this book and find out all the fun things to do to help you improve memory, longevity, and brain activity.
To often we are stuck in a daily routine with no room for fluctuation. This book reveals change is good!! Heighten your senses! Go out of your comfort zone! By keeping the mind active it slows the aging process and keeps it active. I give this short but informative book four stars. Good information, and good reference material. I received this book in exchange for an honest review.

[Cynthia · Rating 3 out of 5]

This book had some good ideas for everyday ways to stimulate the brain and keep it active. I particularly enjoyed the ones related to scent, as that is a special interest of mine. The last part of the book was crossword puzzles. I was a bit disappointed in this section, and you can get big books of crossword puzzles if that is what you are interested in. I would have liked to have seen a bigger variety of brain stimulating games to try.

[Qasim Zafar · Rating 1 out of 5]

The redeeming quality of this book is that it somewhat covers how the brain functions, stores info, recalls info, etc. but overall this information can be found better explained on youtube or other more technical books. All of the exercises which are discussed deal with putting yourself out of your 'comfort zone' and focusing on certain sensory input.

[Vamshi Krishna · Rating 4 out of 5]

Jason explains different types of Neurobic activities to improve mental fitness, for this one must try to come out of comfort zone.

[Eduardo Silva · Rating 2 out of 5]

Good intent, poorly executed

The book ideas and general intent is very good and interesting. Unfortunately I don’t think it has been reviewed and enhanced enough and it has some repetition, mistakes, sometimes no detail at all and sometimes too much detail. The “chapters” don’t seem to have a sequence or to stick to a particular theme.

[Steph · Rating 3 out of 5]

I like the idea of this book, but it seems to fall a bit short. The first part of the book discusses the brain and how neurobic exercises are beneficial for it. There were quite a few examples of these exercises, and the last part of the book was filled with crossword puzzles and their respective answers. Not a horrible book, but not exactly what I was expecting either.

[Julie · Rating 3 out of 5]

This is a good, common sense reminder to exercise our brains. There are some suggestions for simple things to do to actively engage the brain. It’s a quick read that seemed like a summary or notes on the topic. I just wish it had been at least professionally proofread.

[Bob · Rating 4 out of 5]

Easy Read Book

Sat and read this book in one sitting. Many of the exercises I have been doing before but it was refreshing to bring back up to par what was presented. Would recommend the book to everyone, if for no other purpose than to keep the brain more alert and active.

[SPENCER CALDWELL · Rating 1 out of 5]

Poorly written with only general concepts put forth. I do not recommend this book

This book contains no exercises . It is poorly written with no actual information about how to gain mental fitness.

[Jimmy · Rating 4 out of 5]

Nice

I have for years done a few exercises to stimulate my brain. Eating with my left hand instead of my right and swapping the things I carry in my front pockets. It’s been fun. Need more stimulation ….

[Trevor Roy Francois · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent Read !

,I found it very useful in that it explains how just by changing our everyday sensory experiences we can expand our whole individual experience of the world

[Kevin Walker · Rating 5 out of 5]

Thinking outside the box

Gave me a good ideas for helping me rethink on how to handle certain concepts and analysis certain behaviour in myself

[Stefanescu Dragos · Rating 3 out of 5]

I'm writing this review because I can't go on

I'm writing this review because I can't go on next chapter. It's ok this book. Hj hj hj hj hj

[Melvin Marsh · Rating 3 out of 5]

I like this one better than the other ebook I just read. This at least gives some advice that could be useful as well as some puzzles.

[Heather Wilson · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book is a good introduction to neurobic exercies aka exercises for the brain. People interested in improving their brain function and delaying or minimizing Alzheimer's disease and dementia, will be interested in this book. Your brain works to control your body. When yout brain is less functional, you're less functional. Neurobics can help you live as full a life as you can. The Luminosity site and Brain Games on Nat Geo are some examples of this idea being popularized.

I was drawn to this because I've lost vision and some hearing. I can quickly become overwhelmed in dealing with things because I sometimes don't have the sensory input I need to process and understand. Due to chronic intense pain as well as the hearing/vision issues, I am easily drawn into stress and anxiety and all of that combines to make concentration and memory more difficult.

This book makes it clear what neurobic exercise is, what it can do for us and why we need it. The author briefly mentions other things that are vital to our brain working well, such as water, which foods are helpful and physical exercise. We get some idea of how neurobics works to help us in life. He explains different brain systems and what areas the control, like rhythm or emotional connections to others. Everything is explained in a clear and easy to digest way that you don't have to be a neurologist to understand.

The best part of this book lies in his giving insight into how to pick the most helpful neurobics for your individual needs. There's a lot of exercises in books, blogs, articles, apps, and sites. While some sites and apps run evaluations to help determine this, you're then at their mercy as to what they find valuable. I don't mean any discouragement to some apps and sites, I just always think it's best if you have enough information to add a self-evaluation to the mix. My personal preference is a mix of both internal and external evaluations. It's also good to know what kinds of exercises impact what parts of your brain.

He includes multiple questions and criteria to help you understand which exercises to pick. This includes evaluating what outcomes you want, not just long term, but in your regular life, as well as identifying your weaknesses so you know what areas to strengthen. Three main categories of exercise are included with enough examples presented so that you understand what they emcompass.

The book also has three sets of neurobic exercise which are 24 new things to do as neurobic exercise, 24 ways to engage the senses and 22 ways to combine sensory activity. There's some overlap among these but typucally, if one is repeated, variations or an extended explanation is available. All of these exercises open your mind up to realizing oppurtunities for neurobic exercise are all around us, we just have to pay attention. This is the other key strength to this book. Once you understand what neurobic exercise is, which brain systems are connected to what capabilities, and you have a solid grasp of what exercises are best for you-you can then develop and modify your own routine. You can also choose from one or more of the exercises provided as-is to start your training immediately.

I was left wanting only one thing after reading this book. I hoped for a special section on apps, sites, blogs, articles and/or books the author would recommend as reliable sources. Luminosity is mentioned in the book, but more in passing than evaluated. Not everone is going to want to create their own exercises, some will look to apps and such for guidance on routines. The author recommends creating a brain training routine for two weeks and then switching it up. Not all changes to the routine have to be dramatic, the goal is simply to get you out of your comfort zone. However some people may want to start training by following a designed plan until their understanding is deep enough to design training of their own. People who are pressed for time may be more willing to follow suggestions tailored to them by an external evaulation to eliminate one layer of possible stress. After reading this book, I had enough trust in the author to consider his recommendations.

I definitely recommend this book to get a sold grasp of what neurobic training is, how to determine what exercises are best for you and to get a start on developing your brain training routine. There's multiple exercises provided that I'm now using and a few that I'm recommending to an older friend. Hopefully she'll read this book and will develop a practice to stave off dementia which seems to run in her family. I received this book free or at a discounted rate in exchange for my honest review.

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