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- Title
Effects of Acute Physical Exercise on Executive Functions: A Comparison Between Aerobic and Strength Exercise.
- Authors
Alves, Christiano Robles Rodrigues; Gualano, Bruno; Takao, Pollyana Pereira; Avakian, Paula; Fernandes, Rafael Mistura; Morine, Diego; Takito, Monica Yuri
- Abstract
The aim of this study was to compare the effects of acute aerobic and strength exercises on selected executive functions. A counterbalanced, crossover, randomized trial was performed. Forty-two healthy women were randomly submitted to three different conditions: (1) aerobic exercise, (2) strength exercise, and (3) control condition. Before and after each condition, executive functions were measured by the Stroop Test and the Trail Making Test. Following the aerobic and strength sessions, the time to complete the Stroop "non-color word" and "color word" condition was lower when compared with that of the control session. The performance in the Trail Making Test was unchanged. In conclusion, both acute aerobic and strength exercises improve the executive functions. Nevertheless, this positive effect seems to be task and executive function dependent.
- Subjects
EXERCISE; EXECUTIVE function; AEROBIC exercises; TRAIL Making Test; STRENGTH training; MIDDLE-aged women
- Publication
Journal of Sport & Exercise Psychology, 2012, Vol 34, Issue 4, p539
- ISSN
0895-2779
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.1123/jsep.34.4.539