Research shows that aerobic exercise and memory are intertwinedand you get to run away with the benefits.

Here are two weekly workout plans to try.

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Exercise isnt just for the body;its also for the mind.

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And luckily, there arecountlessways to take advantage of this brain-forward physical activity.

This is an activity that you could maintain for more extended periods of time.

(Think: jogging, swimming, or indoor cycling.)

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True anaerobic activity can typically only be sustained for short bursts under 60 seconds.

Anaerobic activities includehigh-intensity interval training (HIIT), sprinting, or power-lifting.

Ready to get in on these benefits for yourself?

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(Bonus: You need zero equipment.)

Rest for 30 to 60 seconds between each round.

Try this workout three times a week to start, incorporatingstrength trainingon alternating days.

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Jumping jacks:Come to stand with your feet together and you arms by your sides.

Bring your legs and arms back together and repeat until time runs out.

Burpees:From standing, lower into a squat.

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Bring your hands down to the floor and jump back into a plank.

From this position, complete a push-up (option to drop down to your knees).

Jump your feet back forward into your squat, then jump back up stand up.

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Explode upwards into the air, straightening your legs and swinging your arms along your sides.

Land softly back in a squat and repeat.

Skate jumps:Stand with your feet together.

Continue jumping back and forth until the clock runs out.

Plank jacks:Come to plank.

Hop your legs back together and continue for 30 seconds.

High knees:Come to standing.

Bring your right leg up so that its parallel to your hip bone.

Lower it back down and quickly repeat with the left.

Pick up the pace without breaking down your form.

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Day 5: LISS

Repeat day one.

Day 6: Speed interval walking

Repeat day two.

Day 7: Hill intervals

Repeat day three.

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