Today's Workout: 091710

Ann Three rounds, 9-6-and 3 reps, for time of:
165 pound barbell Thrusters
Muscle-Up

Can Exercise Make Kids Smarter? from The New York Times.

Yes. – us

In fact, lack of exercise can make kids dumber.  Exercise is critical for the secretion of BDNF (Brain-Derived Neurotrophic Factor,) IGF-1, and a host of other chemicals that signal the brain to store information.  Good research is showing preliminary findings of 30% better retention.  In kids with learning delays, crosslinking right- and left-brain patterns also helps store information and generates focus, attention, and motor control skills.  Stay tuned for a huge announcement next week….