The effect of ergometer cycling and visual foraging on brain function: A pilot study.

ABSTRACT: Dual-task training comprising cognitive and physical components may enhance cognitive function, and increased prefrontal cortex activation may underpin these improvements. The aim of this pilot study was to examine the effects of cycling and visual foraging on executive function (EF). Twenty-seven participants (mean age 25.44 ± 4.31 years) completed four lab-based sessions, one in which their aerobic capacity ([Formula: see text]O2max) and baseline EF scores assessed were determined, and three randomized experimental conditions: ergometer cycling (EC), visual foraging (VF) and both combined (EC + VF). Participants' EF performance was assessed at baseline, and pre-and post- intervention using the 2-Back task (working memory), the Flanker Task (inhibitory control), and the Wisconsin Card Sor

SUBMITTER: Dkaidek TS 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12668562 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature