Well taken care body will help the brain think, which happens a lot in math. But how do you regenerate tired body after all that math thinking?
Have you ever wondered what sport goes well with math? Everybody knows: chess does! What about "Physical Chess"? Check Illinois Fencers Club www.illinoisfencersclub.org for many wonderful opportunities for fencing. The Club has different programs for all ages: children, teens and adults. See a video of the last seconds of a 16yr old with 71 yr old touché': http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A5IY7yPJUkw
Many Math Kangaroo participants have been already fencing!