Effects of twelve weeks' aerobic training on motor cortex excitability.
J Sports Med Phys Fitness
; 60(10): 1383-1389, 2020 Oct.
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ABSTRACT
BACKGROUND:
Regular physical activity or aerobic exercise is well known to increase brain plasticity. Recent studies have reported that aerobic exercise enhances neuroplasticity and motor learning. The aim of this study was to investigate if 12 weeks' aerobic training can modify cortical excitability and motor evoked potential (MEP) responses.METHODS:
Fifteen untrained males were recruited. Cortical excitability was investigated using TMS. VO2RESULTS:
After 8 weeks of aerobic training there was a significant increase of distance covered during Cooper's test (P<0.001) and a significant increase of VO2CONCLUSIONS:
This study shows that aerobic activity seems to induce changes in cortical excitability if performed for a period longer than 4 weeks, in addition to typical cardiorespiratory benefits in previously untrained males.
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Ejercicio Físico
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Potenciales Evocados Motores
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Acondicionamiento Físico Humano
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Corteza Motora
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J Sports Med Phys Fitness
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2020
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