Weight lifting *is helpful in improving memory Weight lifting is like strength training and it is not only helpful for body but also increases memory. If we consider the research done on women , after lifting weight they can increase their memory. If you lift weight for 20 minutes in gym then it is helpful in improving memory. Read the below text to know about it: According to Research: According to research done by University of Georgia, weight lifting increases memory and after lifting weight for 20 minutes you can increase your memory around 10% and memory is episodic memory which is a long term memory. Increases blood pressure : According to research, weight lifting increases blood pressure which helps to affect nerves of brain. Because of good blood pressure , tension decreases and neurotransmitter is affected. Due to this tension is less and brain remains active. So working capacity is increased of brain. Tension never occur : Brain’s biggest enemy is tension. If you want to make brain work better to have memory longer , try to escape from tension. Exercise is best way to get rid of tension. If you lift weight in morning at gym ,it makes your blood pressure perfect and you will not feel the tension.