Here’s how to exercise break during tiring classes boosts your learning

Scientists at The Ohio State University said that exercise breaks during long and boring lectures help to stay focused.

As per Study Finds, Scott Hayes, the author of the study, published in the journal Frontiers in Sports and Active Living, and an associate professor of psychology, claims that five-minute exercise sessions during lectures can have a positive impact on student’s attention and motivation.

Prof Hayes said in a press release, “Nobody can stay on task for 80 minutes straight without their mind wandering and their attention waxing and waning.”

He furthered, “If you give students a break and get their bodies moving for just a few minutes, it can help them get their minds back to the lecture and probably be more productive. I know it helps me, as well.”

For this study, the author tested the strategy in four of his own classes and separated the class into small groups.

The study author explained, “I wanted the students to design and lead the sessions because I thought it would help them buy into the idea and help with their engagement and investment.”

Prof. Hayes was confident about the success of the program after the students gave positive comments on the evolution.

Moreover, the students confirmed that the exercise breaks improve overall peer engagement, boost learning, and improve attention.

One student said, “I enjoyed the exercise breaks in class and really felt like they motivated me to focus more.”

Students also said that they preferred classes with exercise breaks over other classes.