The Aristocracy of Cardio

At some point I suppose I'll have to actually separate ass from chair and get some exercise (not to mention some fresh air). Men's Health adds one more incentive:

Focus. It's a word that comes up frequently when you speak with cardio fanatics. It makes sense, given what scientists have already established about the effects of aerobic workouts on mental performance. But focus is really more descriptive of mental state. And in that capacity, cardio appears therapeutic. "Aerobic exercise seems to have a focusing effect similar to that of attention-deficit-disorder medications," says Alex Giorgio, a psychotherapist and founder of a personal consulting group.

Technorati Tags: health, exercise, focus, mental, cardio