Efectos agudos del ejercicio interválico de alta intensidad sobre las funciones cognitivas de estudiantes universitarios (UJA-US)

Résumé

The purpose was to compare the influence of an acute bout of high-intensity functional training on measures of cognitive function. Methods: Sixty-nine young adults were randomly divided into three groups. The HIFT group performed a high intensity (>85% Max. HR) circuit of functional exercises for 30 minutes. The MICT group performed a moderate-intensity (70%-80% Max. HR) continuous training. The control group did not perform any activity. The Stroop Test, Word Recall and N-Back Test; were completed to assess immediately before, and immediately after the training’s bouts. Results: The T-Test for paired samples demonstrated very significant differences in the Stroop Test, in fastest response time , mean response time and number of correct answers in the HIFT group and in the MICT group. Conclusions: No differences in the control group. HIFT and MICT may elicit specific influences on cognitive function, mainly in executive function and selective attention.