The Acute Effect of Exercise on Executive Function and Attention: Resistance Versus Aerobic Exercise

Tsuk, Sharon; Netz, Yael; Dunsky, Ayelet; Zeev, Aviva; Carasso, Rafi; Dwolatzky, Tzvi; Salem, Riki; Behar, Shai; Rotstein, Arie

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“…Similar results were revealed byHill et al (2019) who investigated the differential effect of cycling at a selfselected pace and RE on cognitive functions. These authors mentioned that only the AE positively impacts both WM and Stroop tests.In disagreement with our results,Tsuk et al (2019) showed that an acute session of RE increased both attention and executive functions performances, while the AE session improved only executive functions performances. In individuals with intellectual disability, the only research designed to explore the differential effects of RE versus AE on cognitive functions assessed inhibition and cognitive planning as cognitive functions and implemented an assisted cycling exercise as AE(Ringenbach et al, 2021).…”

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Acute effects of aerobic versus resistance exercises on cognitive function in individuals with intellectual disability

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Affes

Zarrouk

et al. 2022

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Background: This study compared the acute effects of aerobic (AE) and resistance (RE) exercise on reaction time (RT) and working memory (WM) in individuals with intellectual disability.Methods: RT tests and Corsi test for WM were performed before and after three intervention sessions: AE, RE, or control session consisting on watching video. Results:The RT values decreased significantly (p < .001) after both of AE and RE with higher extend after the RE but did not vary following the control session. Corsi scores increased significantly (p < .001) after AE but not after RE or control session.Conclusions: These findings suggest that the effects of acute exercise on cognitive function in individuals with intellectual disability depend on the exercise mode as well as the nature of the cognitive task. The RE seems to be more recommended for RT enhancement whereas only the aerobic one could improve WM in these individuals.

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Acute effects of aerobic versus resistance exercises on cognitive function in individuals with intellectual disability

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“…Research from Landrigan and colleagues [ 30 ] determined that individuals with unspecified cognitive impairment saw the most improvement in tests of executive function following a minimum of four weeks of RT in typical adults. Research in the typical population has shown that acute sessions of RT increased executive functioning significantly [ 31 ]. However, in our study we used weight machines instead of free weights for the safety of our participants, which may have eliminated the need for cognitive planning during RT.…”

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Executive Function Improves Following Acute Exercise in Adults with Down Syndrome

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The influence of exercise on brain function is an important topic, especially in persons with intellectual deficits. The aim of this study is to determine the effect of an acute bout of resistance training (RT) compared to assisted cycle therapy (ACT) and no training (NT) in adults with DS on cognitive function. Fourteen participants attended four sessions: a baseline assessment, an assisted cycling therapy (ACT) session, a resistance training (RT) session, and a session of no training (NT). In the RT session, the leg press, chest press, seated row, leg curl, shoulder press, and latissimus pulldown were performed. The ACT session consisted of 30 min of cycling and in NT session consisted of 20 min of board games. Inhibition was measured by the Erikson flanker task and cognitive planning was measured by the Tower of London test and both were administered prior to (pretest) and after each intervention (posttest). Our results showed that inhibition time improved more following RT and ACT than NT. There was also a significant difference between ACT and NT. For cognitive planning, improvements were seen following ACT and NT. In conclusion, an acute session of ACT demonstrated a significant trend towards improvements in executive functions in adults with DS which we interpreted using a model of neural changes and the cognitive stimulation hypothesis.

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“…Many studies have shown that aerobic exercise improves inhibitory control using the Stroop task in humans (Fortes et al, 2018 ; Tsuk et al, 2019 ). The current study shows that HIFT is also a valid training program that exerts a positive effect on inhibitory control.…”

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“…The prefrontal cortex (PFC) is a brain region that plays a key role in inhibitory control tasks (Miller and Cohen, 2001 ; Munakata et al, 2011 ). Many studies have shown the positive effect of exercise on inhibitory control abilities (Browne et al, 2016 ; Peruyero et al, 2017 ; Tsuk et al, 2019 ), with one study showing a positive effect for a high-volume resistance training program on inhibitory control abilities (Fortes et al, 2018 ). In the current study, we have assessed the effects of HIFT on inhibitory control abilities, using the Stroop test that has been used widely to assess inhibitory control abilities (West and Alain, 2000 ; Zysset et al, 2001 ; Adams and Jarrold, 2009 ).…”

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The Effects of High-intensity Functional Training (HIFT) on Spatial Learning, Visual Pattern Separation and Attention Span in Adolescents

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Weiss

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Front. Behav. Neurosci.

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Aerobic, anaerobic, and strength exercises are known to improve various cognitive functions, such as executive functions, pattern separation, and working memory. High-intensity functional training (HIFT) is a form of physical activity that can be modified to any fitness level and elicits greater muscle recruitment than repetitive aerobic exercises, thereby improving cardiovascular endurance, strength, and flexibility. HIFT emphasizes functional, multi-joint movements via high-intensity interval training (HIIT) and muscle-strengthening exercises. It is yet unknown, however, whether HIFT affects cognitive functions in adolescents. To address this question, we subjected adolescents to 3 × 20 min training sessions/week of HIFT for 3 months. The effects of HIFT were tested on performance in: (1) virtual reality (VR)-based spatial learning task; (2) computerized visual pattern separation; and (3) attention span. The control group performed a typical physical class three times per week. The effects on cognition were tested at baseline and following 3 months of HIFT. Three months into the intervention, the HIFT group achieved higher scores in the spatial learning task, pattern separation task, and in the attention span test, compared with controls. These data suggest that HIFT can potentially translate into improving school performance in adolescents.

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The Acute Effect of Exercise on Executive Function and Attention: Resistance Versus Aerobic Exercise

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Cited by 25 publications

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Acute effects of aerobic versus resistance exercises on cognitive function in individuals with intellectual disability

Acute effects of aerobic versus resistance exercises on cognitive function in individuals with intellectual disability

Executive Function Improves Following Acute Exercise in Adults with Down Syndrome

The Effects of High-intensity Functional Training (HIFT) on Spatial Learning, Visual Pattern Separation and Attention Span in Adolescents

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