Serum brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) and self-paced time-trial performance in older untrained men

ABSTRACT:

Purpose

This study examined the effect of 12 weeks of concurrent aerobic and resistance training on brain derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) levels, neuromuscular performance and cerebral oxygenation on self-paced cycling exercise in previously untrained older men.

Methods

Eight untrained healthy males aged 53–64 years performed a familiarisation and a pre-training self-paced cycling time trial before 12 weeks of exercise training which combined aerobic and resistance exercise. The self-paced cycling time trial comprised a 30 s maximal effort sprint for every 4.5 min of lower intensity pace for a total of 25 min. Upon completion of 12 weeks of training, a comparison of the pre-training trial analysed for serum BDNF, neuromuscular performance, and cerebral oxygenation was

SUBMITTER: Chia E 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10317232 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature