"An emerging body of research suggests that exercising in a way that taxes your coordination, agility and balance -- a suite of abilities known as 'gross motor skills' -- rewires your brain in ways that are fundamentally different from straightforward aerobic activity or strength training."
— Hutchinson, Alex
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Date
June 6, 2015
Metaphor
"An emerging body of research suggests that exercising in a way that taxes your coordination, agility and balance -- a suite of abilities known as 'gross motor skills' -- rewires your brain in ways that are fundamentally different from straightforward aerobic activity or strength training."
Metaphor in Context
An emerging body of research suggests that exercising in a way that taxes your coordination, agility and balance -- a suite of abilities known as "gross motor skills" -- rewires your brain in ways that are fundamentally different from straightforward aerobic activity or strength training. By improving these physical attributes, you also enhance cognitive performance.
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Citation
Alex Hutchinson, "Finding the Right Balance," The New York Times (June 6, 2015). <Link to NYTimes.com>
Date of Entry
06/08/2015
