TY - JOUR
T1 - Effects of Acute Aerobic Exercise, Mindfulness Training and Combined Mindfulness and Exercise on Cognitive Performance
AU - Torre, Emily
AU - Auster-Gussman, Lisa A.
AU - Welch, Whitney Allegra
AU - Solk, Payton
AU - Murphy, Karly
AU - Whitaker, Madelyn
AU - Mishory, Abby
AU - Starikovsky, Julia
AU - Cullather, Erin
AU - Hernandez, Joanna
AU - Victorson, David E.
AU - Phillips, Siobhan M.
N1 - Publisher Copyright:
© Copyright 2023 The Author(s).
PY - 2023
Y1 - 2023
N2 - Purpose : Physical activity (PA) and mindfulness are independently associated with improved cognitive function; however, the effects of their combination on cognitive function are unknown. The purpose of this study was to examine the effects of an acute bout of PA, mindfulness training, and combined PA and mindfulness training on changes in cognitive function and perceived cognitive ability. Methods : Using a repeated measures within-subjects design, adults (N = 29, Mage = 28.6) completed three 20-minute counterbalanced conditions: a) mindfulness training (MIND); b) moderate-intensity walking (PA), and c) moderate-intensity walking while listening to PA-specific mindfulness training (PAMIND). Participants completed the NIH Toolbox Cognitive Battery and PROMIS Applied Cognition Short Form before and after each condition. Results : Within-subjects repeated measures ANOVAs revealed inhibitory control, working memory, task shifting, processing speed and the fluid composite score (P <.01 for all) improved from pre-to post-condition for all conditions. Perceived cognitive ability declined across all conditions pre- to post-condition (P <.001); decreases were largest in the MIND condition. Conclusion : Cognitive performance improved following acute bouts of general mindfulness, PA, and the combination of the two, but perceived cognitive ability declined. Future work is warranted to examine effects in other populations and as a result of different PA and mindfulness doses and interventions.
AB - Purpose : Physical activity (PA) and mindfulness are independently associated with improved cognitive function; however, the effects of their combination on cognitive function are unknown. The purpose of this study was to examine the effects of an acute bout of PA, mindfulness training, and combined PA and mindfulness training on changes in cognitive function and perceived cognitive ability. Methods : Using a repeated measures within-subjects design, adults (N = 29, Mage = 28.6) completed three 20-minute counterbalanced conditions: a) mindfulness training (MIND); b) moderate-intensity walking (PA), and c) moderate-intensity walking while listening to PA-specific mindfulness training (PAMIND). Participants completed the NIH Toolbox Cognitive Battery and PROMIS Applied Cognition Short Form before and after each condition. Results : Within-subjects repeated measures ANOVAs revealed inhibitory control, working memory, task shifting, processing speed and the fluid composite score (P <.01 for all) improved from pre-to post-condition for all conditions. Perceived cognitive ability declined across all conditions pre- to post-condition (P <.001); decreases were largest in the MIND condition. Conclusion : Cognitive performance improved following acute bouts of general mindfulness, PA, and the combination of the two, but perceived cognitive ability declined. Future work is warranted to examine effects in other populations and as a result of different PA and mindfulness doses and interventions.
KW - cognitive performance
KW - mindfulness
KW - perceived cognition
KW - physical activity
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U2 - 10.1177/15598276221150152
DO - 10.1177/15598276221150152
M3 - Article
AN - SCOPUS:85147373594
SN - 1559-8276
JO - American Journal of Lifestyle Medicine
JF - American Journal of Lifestyle Medicine
ER -