Resistance Training Combined With Cognitive Training Increases Brain Derived Neurotrophic Factor and Improves Cognitive Function in Healthy Older Adults

Frontiers in Psychology

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Luz Albany Arcila Castaño¹  Vivian Castillo de Lima¹  João Francisco Barbieri²  Erick Guilherme Peixoto de Lucena¹  Arthur Fernandes Gáspari²  Hidenori Arai³  Camila Vieira Ligo Teixeira⁴  Hélio José Coelho-Júnior¹  Marco Carlos Uchida¹ 

[1] Applied Kinesiology Laboratory, Department of Adapted Physical Activity, School of Physical Education, University of Campinas;Laboratory of Electromyography Studies, Department of Sport Science, School of Physical Education, University of Campinas;National Center for Geriatrics and Gerontology;NIH Biomedical Research Center, University of Maryland

关键词: BDNF;    cognitive training;    Dual task;    Resistance Training;    Older adult;   

DOI  :  10.3389/fpsyg.2022.870561

学科分类：社会科学、人文和艺术（综合）

来源: Frontiers

【 摘 要 】

Background: The present study compared the effects of a traditional resistance training (TRT) and resistance training combined with cognitive task (RT+CT) on body composition, physical performance, cognitive function, and plasma brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BNDF) levels in older adults. Methods: Thirty community-dwelling older adults were randomized into TRT and RT+CT. Exercise groups performed a similar resistance training (RT) program, twice a week over 16 weeks. Cognitive Training involved performing verbal fluency simultaneously with RT. Exercise sessions (eight resistance exercises) were performed 2-3 sets, 8-15 repetitions at 60-70% of 1-repetition maximum (1RM). Body composition, physical function, cognitive performance, and BDNF levels were assessed before and after intervention period. Results: The physical performance was similarly improved in response to both TRT and RT+CT (p=0.001). However, exclusive improvements on cognitive function (p<0.001) and BDNF levels (p=0.001) were observed only after RT+CT. Conclusion: The RT program associated with a cognitive task, improved physical and cognitive performance in healthy older adults.

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