Acute Effects of Aerobic Exercise on Cognitive Flexibility in Children with ADHD

26th March, 2018

30 March 2018, ADHD, Newsletter

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Journal of Attention Disorders published research investigated the acute effects of aerobic exercise on cognitive flexibility in children with ADHD along with heart rate variability. Using a cross-over design, 36 participants (18 children with ADHD and 18 neurotypical peers) completed cognitive assessments following exercise (20-min moderately intense cycling) and a physically inactive control condition. Behavioral performance was assessed using the Alternate Uses task and heart rate variability was recorded via electrocardiography during the cognitive task. Cognitive flexibility is generally understood as the ability to adjust one’s behavior to changing task demands and allows a change of perspectives.

The results of the acute effects of aerobic exercise on cognitive flexibility in children with ADHD indicated the following:

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