At the most basic level, exercise increases blood flow and oxygen to the brain, promoting the growth of new brain cells and improving overall brain function. This biological boost can lead to sharper thinking and better memory, but it also has a profound effect on creative thought. Studies have shown that moderate aerobic exercise—such as walking, jogging, or cycling—can increase divergent thinking and allows you to generate multiple solutions to a problem. This contrasts with convergent thinking, which seeks a single correct answer, divergent thinking is the heart of creativity.