Effect of Resistance-Exercise Training on Cognitive Function in Healthy Older Adults: A Review
in Journal of Aging and Physical ActivityClick name to view affiliation
Several studies have demonstrated that exercise helps reduce or prevent cognitive deterioration among older adults, and recent studies have further examined the effects of resistance-exercise training on cognition. The purpose of this review was to examine the role of resistance-exercise training on cognition in healthy older adults. Specifically, it describes the definition, health benefits, and the design of resistance-exercise training. The authors also review the research related to resistance exercises and cognition and found that this exercise modality may enhance specific cognitive performances. Next, they examine the potential mechanisms underlying resistance exercise and cognitive enhancement. Finally, they consider potential therapeutics and recommendations for further research on resistance-exercise training and cognition in older adults.
Chang and Chen are with the Graduate Inst. of Athletics and Coaching Science, and Huang, the Graduate Inst. of Sports Science, National Taiwan Sport University, Taoyuan County, Taiwan. Pan is with the Dept. of Physical Education, National Kaohsiung Normal University, Kaohsiung, Taiwan. Tsai is with the Inst. of Physical Education, Health and Leisure Studies, National Cheng Kung University, Tainan, Taiwan.
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