Executive functions in male and female older adults with aligned levels of VO2max.
J Sports Med Phys Fitness
; 64(10): 979-985, 2024 Oct.
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ABSTRACT
BACKGROUND:
Studies have shown a positive relationship between cardiorespiratory fitness (CRF) and executive functioning in older adults. Although this relationship has been well established, there seems to be a gap in the literature on the role of sex differences concerning CRF and executive functions. The current study aimed to assess the effect of sex in the relationship between CRF and cognition in older adults by stratifying the results to examine effects in males and females.METHODS:
Ninety-six older adults (61 females) gave their written, informed consent to participate in this cross-sectional study. All participants underwent a maximal continuous graded exercise test on a cycle ergometer to assess their maximal oxygen uptake (VORESULTS:
Results showed no significant differences in the naming, inhibition and switching performance tests between male and female older adults (P>0.05).CONCLUSIONS:
Based on the observed positive relationship between CRF and executive functioning, the data of the current study supports the idea that aerobic exercise, which typically increases CRF, is well-situated to improve executive functioning in older adults, irrespective of sex.
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MEDLINE
Asunto principal:
Consumo de Oxígeno
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Prueba de Esfuerzo
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Función Ejecutiva
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Capacidad Cardiovascular
Límite:
Aged
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Female
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Humans
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Male
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Middle aged
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En
Revista:
J Sports Med Phys Fitness
Año:
2024
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Article
País de afiliación:
Canadá