X-Message-Number: 16461 From: "Robert Moore" <> References: <> Subject: OFF TOPIC: Mental math while excercising Date: Thu, 7 Jun 2001 10:26:28 -0700 > This reminds me of an off-topic subject, which I considered >discussing on this forum for some time now. Trying to get back >into some physical shape, I have bicycled a lot about a year ago >(130 km [80 mi] 2 to 4x/week) and after an accident started <hiking. In both instances I have noticed, that after to one >hour of exertion my capability for doing simple arithmetic in my >head decreased substantially, such as calculating travel speed/ >hr from time used to travel to a certain point of known distance. >Calculations, which come easily, when resting are even difficult, >while hiking briskly uphill. I assume, that the increased >oxygen demand in the muscles diminish the supply to the brain. >The question is: Should I be concerned? I have noticed the same thing but always assumed that it was a matter of focus. The few times that I have been able to concetrate on hard mental math problem while jogging I have almost fallen on my face and had to break off thinkning about the problem. When I stop, I can easily do the problem. Rate This Message: http://www.cryonet.org/cgi-bin/rate.cgi?msg=16461