Effects of Combined Resistance and Power Training on Cognitive Function in Older Women

A Randomized Controlled Trial

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ID15470545
AutoresHélio José Coelho‐Júnior (0000-0001-7482-9514, Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, autor correspondente), Ivan de Oliveira Gonçalves (Universidade de Mogi das Cruzes), Ricardo A C Sampaio (0000-0002-0005-1145, Universidade Estadual de Campinas (UNICAMP)), Priscila Yukari Sewo Sampaio (0000-0001-9571-613X, Universidade Estadual de Campinas (UNICAMP)), Eduardo Lusa Cadore (0000-0003-4397-9485, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul), Riccardo Calvani (0000-0001-5472-2365, Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore), Anna Picca (0000-0001-7032-3487, Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore), Mikel Izquierdo (0000-0002-1506-4272, Universidad Pública de Navarra (UPNA)), Emanuele Marzetti (0000-0001-9567-6983, Agostino Gemelli University Polyclinic, autor correspondente), Marco Carlos Uchida (0000-0002-4128-4965, Universidade Estadual de Campinas (UNICAMP))
Ano2020
Volume17
Fascículo10
Páginas3435-3435
Data de publicação2020-05-14
Peer ReviewedSim
Open AccessSim
TipoARTICLE
PeriódicoInternational Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health (JOURNAL)
Identificadores do periódicoISSN: 1661-7827 • E-ISSN: 1660-4601
EditoraMultidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (PUBLISHER • CH)
DOI10.3390/ijerph17103435
PMID32423126
OpenAlexW3024378384
IdiomaEN
Citações recebidas3
Referências citadas79

The present study compared the effects of traditional resistance training (TRT) and combined power training (PT) and TRT (PTRT) on cognitive parameters and serum brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) levels in non-demented, well-functioning, community-dwelling older women. Forty-five older women were randomized into one of three experimental groups: TRT, PTRT, and control group (CG). Cognitive tests explored global cognitive function, short-term memory, and dual-task performance. Serum BDNF levels were assessed at baseline and after the intervention. Exercise sessions were performed twice a week over 22 weeks. In TRT, exercise sessions were based on three sets of 8-10 repetitions at "difficult" intensity. In PTRT, the first session was based on PT (three sets of 8-10 repetitions at "moderate" intensity), while the second session was similar to the TRT. Our analyses indicated that overall cognitive function, short-term memory, and dual-task performance were similarly improved after TRT and PTRT. Serum BDNF concentrations were not altered by any training protocol. In conclusion, the two RT programs tested in the present trial improved global cognitive function, short-term memory and dual task performance in non-demented, well-functioning, community-dwelling older women. In addition, our findings suggest that mechanisms other than BDNF may be associated with such improvements

Biology · Cognition · Physical medicine and rehabilitation · Physical therapy · Psychiatry · Randomized controlled trial · Resistance (ecology · Resistance training · Cardiovascular and exercise physiology · Children's Physical and Motor Development · Medicine · Mindfulness and Compassion Interventions · Psychology · Gerontology · Internal Medicine