ChExercise

I was wondering if there are any chess-related benefits to exercise. I'm looking for ways to sharpen my mind, and I thought that some aerobic exercise might help. I've started doing some mid-distance runs (1 mile), and I've found it to really clear my head. If anyone has any knowledge on the matter, please post.

I meant physical exercise such as running, weight lifting, etc.

Sorry, I guess I'm not explaining myself very well. What I meant was:

I was wondering if there are any chess-related benefits to exercise. I'm looking for ways to sharpen my mind, and I thought that some aerobic exercise might help. I've started doing some mid-distance runs (1 mile), and I've found it to really clear my head. If anyone has any knowledge on the matter, please post.