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Effect of High Intensity Interval Training Compared to Continuous Training on Cognitive Performance in Young Healthy Adults: A Pilot Study

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Mekari, Said, Earle, Meghan, Martins, Ricardo, Drisdelle, Sara, Killen, Melanie, Bouffard-Levasseur, Vicky, Dupuy, Olivier·2020·Brain Sciences
DOI 10.3390/brainsci10020081PMC PMC7071608
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To improve cognitive function, moving the body is strongly recommended; however, evidence regarding the proper training modality is still lacking. The purpose of this study was therefore to assess the effects of high intensity interval training (HIIT) compared to moderate intensity continuous exercise (MICE), representing the same total training load, on improving cognitive function in healthy adults. It was hypothesized that after 6 weeks (3 days/week) of stationary bike training, HIIT would improve executive functions more than MICE. Twenty-five participants exercised three times a week for 6 weeks after randomization to the HIIT or MICE training groups. Target intensity was 60% of peak power output (PPO) in the MICE group and 100% PPO in the HIIT group. After training, PPO significantly increased in both the HIIT and MICE groups (9% and 15%, p < 0.01). HIIT was mainly associated with a greater improvement in overall reaction time in the executive components of the computerized Stroop task (980.43 ± 135.27 ms vs. 860.04 ± 75.63 ms, p < 0.01) and the trail making test (42.35 ± 14.86 s vs. 30.35 ± 4.13 s, p < 0.01). T exercise protocol was clearly an important factor in improving executive functions in young adults.

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Mekari, S., Earle, M., Martins, R., Drisdelle, S., Killen, M., Bouffard-Levasseur, V., & Dupuy, O.
Affiliations
  • Department of Kinesiology, Acadia University, Wolfville, NS B4P 2R6, Canada
  • Acadia University (CA)
  • Université de Moncton (CA)
  • Université de Poitiers (FR)
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Brain Sciences
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MDPI AG
Published
2020-02-04
Volume
10
Issue
2
Pages
81
ISSN
2076-3425 (ISSN-L)
DOI
10.3390/brainsci10020081
PMC
PMC7071608
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W3004553989
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Topics
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health › Physical Activity and Health
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Physiology (medical) › Cardiovascular and exercise physiology
  • Life Sciences › Neuroscience › Cognitive Neuroscience › Neural and Behavioral Psychology Studies
Keywords
high-intensity interval training, moderate-intensity continuous training, cognitive performance, executive function, peak power, Stroop task, Trail Making Test, reaction time, stationary cycling, healthy young adults

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