Frontiers in Behavioral Neuroscience,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
16
Published: Aug. 2, 2022
This
study
aimed
to
examine
the
concurrent
performance
of
working
memory
and
cortical
activity
during
acute
aerobic
exercise
in
young
adults.
In
a
crossover
design,
27
adults
(mean
age
=
22.7
±
3.4
years,
15
women)
participated
two
experimental
conditions
randomized
order:
(1)
sitting
condition
(without
exercise)
(2)
cycling
(moderate-intensity
exercise).
Working
was
measured
with
modified
version
n-back
task.
A
functional
near-infrared
spectroscopy
(fNIRS)
used
measure
cortex
activation.
condition,
response
time
(RT)
for
task
significantly
faster
(p
<
0.05).
No
differences
accuracy
were
observed
between
conditions.
The
fNIRS
results
showed
that
oxygenated
hemoglobin
(oxy-Hb)
concentrations
bilateral
frontopolar
area
0.05),
dorsolateral
prefrontal
right
premotor
supplementary
0.05)
decreased
while
cycling.
findings
indicated
improved
exercise,
whereas
some
brain
regions.
The Journal of Physiology,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
602(3), P. 461 - 484
Published: Jan. 2, 2024
Abstract
Acute
cardiovascular
physical
exercise
improves
cognitive
performance,
as
evidenced
by
a
reduction
in
reaction
time
(RT).
However,
the
mechanistic
understanding
of
how
this
occurs
is
elusive
and
has
not
been
rigorously
investigated
humans.
Here,
using
positron
emission
tomography
(PET)
with
[
11
C]raclopride,
multi‐experiment
study
we
whether
acute
releases
endogenous
dopamine
(DA)
brain.
We
hypothesized
that
augments
brain
DA
system,
RT
improvement
correlated
release.
The
PET
(Experiment
1:
n
=
16)
demonstrated
released
DA,
release
was
improvements
Go/No‐Go
task.
Thereafter,
two
electrical
muscle
stimulation
(EMS)
studies
(Experiments
2
3:
18
22
respectively),
what
triggers
improvement.
EMS
indicated
moderate
arm
cranking
improved
RT,
but
following
alone
or
combined
no
load
cranking.
novel
findings
from
these
experiments
are:
(1)
appears
to
be
an
important
neuromodulator
for
(2)
only
altered
when
associated
central
signals
higher
centres.
Our
explain
humans
rapidly
alter
their
behaviour
neuromodulatory
systems
have
significant
implications
promotion
health.
image
Key
points
Using
neurochemical
specificity
C]raclopride
tomography,
supine
cycling
(DA),
RT.
Additional
peripherally
driven
contractions
(i.e.
exercise)
were
insufficient
improve
current
suggests
improvement,
Journal of sport and health science/Journal of Sport and Health Science,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
12(5), P. 568 - 591
Published: May 5, 2023
There
is
a
growing
interest
to
understand
the
neurobiological
mechanisms
that
drive
positive
associations
of
physical
activity
and
fitness
with
measures
cognitive
performance.
To
better
those
mechanisms,
several
studies
have
employed
eye-based
(e.g.,
eye
movement
such
as
saccades,
pupillary
pupil
dilation,
vascular
retinal
vessel
diameter)
deemed
be
proxies
for
specific
mechanisms.
However,
there
currently
no
systematic
review
providing
comprehensive
overview
these
in
field
exercise-cognition
science.
Thus,
this
aimed
address
gap
literature.
identify
eligible
studies,
we
searched
5
electronic
databases
on
October
23,
2022.
Two
researchers
independently
extracted
data
assessed
risk
bias
using
modified
version
Tool
assEssment
Study
qualiTy
reporting
EXercise
(TESTEX
scale,
interventional
studies)
critical
appraisal
tool
from
Joanna
Briggs
Institute
(for
cross-sectional
studies).
Our
(n
=
35
offers
following
main
findings:
(a)
insufficient
evidence
available
draw
solid
conclusions
concerning
gaze-fixation-based
measures;
(b)
pupillometric
measures,
which
are
proxy
noradrenergic
system,
can
explain
effect
acute
exercise
cardiorespiratory
performance
mixed;
(c)
training-
or
fitness-related
changes
cerebrovascular
system
(operationalized
via
vasculature)
are,
general,
positively
associated
improvements;
(d)
chronic
exercises
show
based
an
oculomotor-based
measure
executive
function
antisaccade
tasks);
(e)
association
between
partly
mediated
by
dopaminergic
spontaneous
eye-blink
rate).
This
confirmation
provide
valuable
insight
into
may
due
limited
number
utilizing
methods
obtaining
pupillometry,
analysis,
blink
rate)
investigating
possible
dose–response
relationship,
further
research
necessary
before
more
nuanced
drawn.
Given
economical
non-invasive,
hope
will
foster
future
application
Frontiers in Behavioral Neuroscience,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
16
Published: Sept. 23, 2022
It
is
well
established
that
acute
moderate-intensity
exercise
improves
cognitive
performance.
However,
the
effects
of
high-intensity
aerobic
on
performance
have
not
been
characterized.
In
this
review,
we
summarize
literature
investigating
exercise-cognition
interaction,
especially
focusing
exercise.
We
discuss
methodological
and
physiological
factors
potentially
mediate
in
response
to
propose
are
primarily
affected
by
timing
task
(during
vs.
after
exercise,
time
delay
exercise).
particular,
more
likely
be
impaired
during
when
both
demands
high
completed
simultaneously
(i.e.,
dual-task
paradigm).
The
may
also
type
task,
physical
fitness,
mode/duration,
age.
Second,
suggest
interactions
between
changes
regional
cerebral
blood
flow
(CBF),
oxygenation,
metabolism,
neuromodulation
neurotransmitters/neurotrophic
factors,
a
variety
psychological
promising
candidates
determine
present
review
has
implications
for
recreational,
sporting,
occupational
activities
where
required
concurrently.
BMC Sports Science Medicine and Rehabilitation,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
16(1)
Published: March 19, 2024
Abstract
Background
Although
numerous
psychological
determinants
of
sports
success
have
been
identified
in
the
scientific
literature,
research
on
contribution
mindfulness
and
interoceptive
awareness
to
achievements
remains
limited.
This
study
investigates
relationship
between
self-reported
mental
skills
determining
(i.e.,
flow
state,
attention,
technique,
sensitivity
error,
commitment,
achievement),
state
for
physical
activity
(of
mind
body),
(including
scales
noticing,
not
distracting,
worrying,
attention
regulation,
emotional
awareness,
self-regulation,
body
listening,
trusting).
Methods
A
cross-sectional
online
survey
was
conducted
a
sample
elite
athletes
speed
skating
(
n
=
54)
university
students
education
102)
representing
various
disciplines
competitive
levels.
The
Sports
Success
Scale
(SSS),
State
Mindfulness
Physical
Activity
(SMS-PA),
Multidimensional
Assessment
Interoceptive
Awareness
(MAIA-2)
were
used
assess
athletic
achievements,
mindfulness,
sensitivity,
respectively.
Results
Our
findings
indicate
some
small-to-moderate
differences
particular
dimensions
traits
related
success,
different
genders,
groups,
chain
mediation
model
showed
that
variables
is
fully
explained
by
two
interoception:
self-regulation
regulation.
Conclusions
Cultivating
can
improve
which
turn
may
increase
required
successful
participation.
Therefore,
training
should
focus
primarily
responsible
athletes’
achievements.
In
addition,
individual
gender,
discipline,
level
competition
be
considered
during
training.
International Review of Sport and Exercise Psychology,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
unknown, P. 1 - 43
Published: Dec. 19, 2022
Although
the
acute
effect
of
exercise
on
behavioral
cognitive
performance
is
well-documented
in
psychology
field,
a
comprehensive
evaluation
neuroelectric
brain
activity
that
determines
healthy
functioning
following
lacking.
This
systematic
review
included
39
studies
examining
effects
P3
event-related
potential
through
its
amplitude
and
latency,
which
reflect
amounts
attentional
resources
allocated
to
processing
speed
for
categorizing
stimulus.
Exercise
has
small
increasing
decreasing
latency.
The
was
moderated
by
age
type,
intensity,
duration
exercise,
with
smaller
being
observed
individuals
aged
≤18
19–35
than
>60
years,
high-intensity
moderate-intensity
interval
training
aerobic,
resistance,
combined
as
well
lasting
≤10
11–20
21–30
min.
latency
duration,
min
showing
These
results
demonstrated
enhances
allocation
needed
implement
processes
underlying
goal-directed
behavior.
Further,
these
may
be
manipulated
targeting
specific
groups
prescribing
parameters.
Scandinavian Journal of Medicine and Science in Sports,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
34(1)
Published: Aug. 25, 2023
Abstract
Background
There
has
been
an
increase
in
the
number
of
studies
examining
effect
acute
and
chronic
physical
activity
on
academic
outcomes
children
adolescents
last
two
decades.
We
aimed
to
systematically
determine
effects
school‐aged
youth
examine
possible
moderators.
Methods
conducted
a
systematic
search
using
PubMed,
Web
Science,
SPORTDiscus,
PsycINFO
databases
(from
inception
11th
January
2023)
for
assessing
performance‐related
youth.
A
univariate
multivariate
meta‐analysis
was
based
random‐effects
model
with
restricted
maximum
likelihood
used
pool
results
(Hedge's
g).
Results
included
11
articles
(803
[range:
6–16
years])
review.
Overall,
increased
g
=
0.35,
95%
CI:
0.20–0.50).
Multivariate
meta‐analyses
revealed
that
performance
mathematics
0.29,
0.16–0.42)
language
0.28,
0.09–0.47).
Only
behavior
change
techniques
0.54,
CI,
0.18–0.90,
p
<
0.001)
played
significant
role
this
relationship.
Conclusions
single
bout
can
improve
youth,
which
may
serve
as
complementary
tool
educational
field.
However,
observed
heterogeneity
indicates
we
should
interpret
findings
obtained
caution.