Abstract
The purpose of this study was to explore the dose-response relationship between resistance exercise intensity and cognitive performance. Sixty-eight participants were randomly assigned into control, 40%, 70%, or 100% of 10-repetition maximal resistance exercise groups. Participants were tested on Day 1 (baseline) and on Day 2 (measures were taken relative to performance of the treatment). Heart rate, ratings of perceived exertion, self-reported arousal, and affect were assessed on both days. Cognitive performance was assessed on Day 1 and before and following treatment on Day 2. Results from regression analyses indicated that there is a significant linear effect of exercise intensity on information processing speed, and a significant quadratic trend for exercise intensity on executive function. Thus, there is a dose-response relationship between the intensity of resistance exercise and cognitive performance such that high-intensity exercise benefits speed of processing, but moderate intensity exercise is most beneficial for executive function.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 640-656 |
| Number of pages | 17 |
| Journal | Journal of Sport and Exercise Psychology |
| Volume | 31 |
| Issue number | 5 |
| DOIs | |
| Publication status | Published - 2009 Oct |
| Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- Cognition
- Executive function
- Physical activity
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Applied Psychology