Exercise is imperative for young people because studies show that those who exercise just 20 minutes a day can improve their memory and have a decreased chance of being depressed. This is important especially in today's society where young people are expected to learn much more than their parents in a smaller amount of time and are pressured by their peers and those in the media. Simple exercises can make a difference in young people's lives that will help them in the future. In "Exercise Builds Brawn - and Brains" by Esther Landhuis, studies recently led by Audrey Duarte and her team have shown that young people who do 20-minute sessions of leg exercises are able to recall images about 10 percent better than those who don't (Landhuis
