Strength and Resistance Training to Help Mitigate Neuroplasticity Decline

The human body experiences two major declines in neuroplasticity and the ability to create new neural pathways for learning — once starting at 40 and another dip at 60. One way to mitigate this is to add strength training into your exercise regiment. Strength training does not increase just physical fitness but your cognitive fitness as well. There is plenty of evidence to suggest that any amount of weight training can help slow down the effects of aging related cognitive decline.

Tips to leverage neuroplasticity to maintain cognitive fitness as you age.