Millions of people do a puzzle a day because they believe it keeps their brain sharp. The research points somewhere far more interesting, and it is a place your participants already visit every week: your group fitness class.

Sudoku Makes You Good at Sudoku

Sudoku, crosswords, word games, and b...

This year, two studies looked at brain training from very different angles. One followed people for 20 years. The other tested dual tasking in the pool. Both point to the same thing, and it is something most instructors are getting wrong.

The Brain Training That Still Worked After 20 Years

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More instructors are teaching people with changing memory, movement, coordination, and confidence. Here’s where exercise fits, what to watch for, and why your role as an instructor is important.

As an instructor, you’re not expected to diagnose neurological conditions. However, over time, you’ll...