Does Intensive Aerobic Training Influences Cognition in Middle-Aged Men?
Journal Title: International Journal of Sports and Exercise Medicine - Year 2017, Vol 3, Issue 2
Abstract
Purpose: The effect of chronic aerobic exercise on cognitive functions in middle-aged healthy adults. Method: Thirty-three amateur runners (group of athletes) compared with thirty healthy adults with no previous involvement in sports (control group). Both groups were evaluated by means of comprehensive neuropsychological assessment for attention, processing speed, memory, visuospatial organization, executive functions and athletic test for aerobic capacity. Results: The group of athletes had better performance in tests of scanning speed of visual information, in visuospatial-perceptual organization of new and complex information and shift and switching of attention. Conclusion: Long-term aerobic exercise may be beneficial for cognitive functioning.
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