scholarly journals Effects of acute aerobic exercise on a task-switching protocol and brain-derived neurotrophic factor concentrations in young adults with different levels of cardiorespiratory fitness

2016 ◽  
Vol 101 (7) ◽  
pp. 836-850 ◽  
Author(s):  
Chia-Liang Tsai ◽  
Chien-Yu Pan ◽  
Fu-Chen Chen ◽  
Chun-Hao Wang ◽  
Feng-Ying Chou
Keyword(s):  
Young Adults ◽  
Aerobic Exercise ◽  
Cardiorespiratory Fitness ◽  
Task Switching ◽  
Neurotrophic Factor ◽  
Brain Derived Neurotrophic Factor ◽  
Different Levels

scholarly journals The Effects of Exercise on the Psycho-cognitive Function of Brain-Derived Neurotrophic Factor (BDNF) in the Young Adults

2021 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
pp. 33-56
Author(s):  
Nur Izzati Umar Zaman ◽  
Mohd Zaki Salleh ◽  
Najihah Hanisah Marmaya ◽  
Haliza Hasan ◽  
Mokhtar Muhammad ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Young Adults ◽  
Resistance Training ◽  
Aerobic Exercise ◽  
Neurotrophic Factor ◽  
Exercise Intervention ◽  
Meta Analysis ◽  
Exercise Program ◽  
Brain Derived Neurotrophic Factor ◽  
Beneficial Effects ◽  
Single Bout

The benefit of exercise in inducing brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) functions in relation to cognition had been reported. Nevertheless, the ambiguity remains with regards to the types of exercise and the duration of exercise required for one to have beneficial effects. In this study, we aimed to analyse the effects of varying modes of exercises and the duration required to improve BDNF functions, specifically in the young adults. The types of exercises evaluated in the meta-analysis include (1) single bout of acute aerobic exercise, (2) repeated and frequent sessions of aerobic exercise (program exercise) over a course of several weeks, and (3) resistance training. Only a single bout of acute aerobic exercise (z=4.92, p=0.00001) is sufficient to cause an increase in BDNF following exercise intervention, while program exercise (z=1.02, p=0.31) and resistance training (z=0.92, p=0.36) demonstrated inconsistencies, some exhibited significant increase in BDNF levels while others exhibited similar results with the control groups.

scholarly journals Brain Structure, Cardiorespiratory Fitness, and Executive Control Changes after a 9-Week Exercise Intervention in Young Adults: A Randomized Controlled Trial

Life ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (4) ◽  
pp. 292
Author(s):  
Lina Zhu ◽  
Qian Yu ◽  
Fabian Herold ◽  
Boris Cheval ◽  
Xiaoxiao Dong ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Young Adults ◽  
Aerobic Exercise ◽  
Cardiorespiratory Fitness ◽  
Executive Control ◽  
Brain Structure ◽  
Grey Matter ◽  
Exercise Intervention ◽  
Exercise Group ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Younger Adults

Cardiorespiratory fitness (CRF) is assumed to exert beneficial effects on brain structure and executive control (EC) performance. However, empirical evidence of exercise-induced cognitive enhancement is not conclusive, and the role of CRF in younger adults is not fully understood. Here, we conducted a study in which healthy young adults took part in a moderate aerobic exercise intervention program for 9 weeks (exercise group; n = 48), or control condition of non-aerobic exercise intervention (waitlist control group; n = 72). Before and after the intervention period maximal oxygen uptake (VO2max) as an indicator of CRF, the Flanker task as a measure of EC performance and grey matter volume (GMV), as well as cortical thickness via structural magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), were assessed. Compared to the control group, the CRF (heart rate, p < 0.001; VO2max, p < 0.001) and EC performance (congruent and incongruent reaction time, p = 0.011, p < 0.001) of the exercise group were significantly improved after the 9-week aerobic exercise intervention. Furthermore, GMV changes in the left medial frontal gyrus increased in the exercise group, whereas they were significantly reduced in the control group. Likewise, analysis of cortical morphology revealed that the left lateral occipital cortex (LOC.L) and the left precuneus (PCUN.L) thickness were considerably increased in the exercise group, which was not observed in the control group. The exploration analysis confirmed that CRF improvements are linked to EC improvement and frontal grey matter changes. In summary, our results support the idea that regular endurance exercises are an important determinant for brain health and cognitive performance even in a cohort of younger adults.

The influence of vigorous aerobic exercise on serum brain-derived neurotrophic factor and estradiol in young, healthy women as a function of the menstrual cycle

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sarah Ahmad ◽  
Rodney Hansen ◽  
Matthew Schmolesky
Keyword(s):  
Menstrual Cycle ◽  
Aerobic Exercise ◽  
Neurotrophic Factor ◽  
Brain Derived Neurotrophic Factor ◽  
Cycle Exercise ◽  
Acute Bout ◽  
Healthy Women ◽  
Exercise Induced ◽  
Induced Changes ◽  
Serum Bdnf

AbstractResearch suggests strong inter-relationships between physical exercise, levels of brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF), levels of estrogen, and the menstrual cycle, and yet no single study has examined these factors collectively in humans. The current study assessed the effect of an acute bout of vigorous aerobic exercise (20 minutes of stationary cycling at 80% of heart rate reserve) on serum BDNF and estradiol in healthy, eumenorrheic women, ages 18-28. In addition, this study determined whether basal BDNF or the exercise-induced increase in BDNF varies throughout the menstrual cycle. Thirty-four subjects were assigned to an experimental (n = 27) or control condition (n = 7). Exercise transiently increased both estradiol (51.2%) and BDNF (23.6%), and basal levels of BDNF and estradiol predicted the magnitude of the exercise-induced increases. Basal BDNF did not vary significantly throughout the menstrual cycle. Exercise-induced changes in BDNF did not correlate with menstrual cycle day or basal estradiol. Basal estradiol and basal BDNF showed a marginally significant positive correlation. Taken together, these results indicate that brief, vigorous aerobic exercise is sufficient to elevate both BDNF and estradiol in healthy women and that the menstrual cycle dramatically influences the magnitude of exercise-induced changes in estradiol, but not BDNF

P4-071: APOLIPOPROTEIN E-ɛ4 MODULATES EFFECTS OF AEROBIC EXERCISE ON BRAIN-DERIVED NEUROTROPHIC FACTOR LEVELS IN NON-DEMENTED OLDER ADULTS

2014 ◽  
Vol 10 ◽  
pp. P809-P809
Author(s):  
Jessica Rodrigues Pereira ◽  
Carla Nascimento ◽  
Larissa Andrade ◽  
Marcelo Garuffi ◽  
Daniel Shikanai Kerr ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Apolipoprotein E ◽  
Aerobic Exercise ◽  
Neurotrophic Factor ◽  
Brain Derived Neurotrophic Factor

Aerobic Exercise Combined With Noninvasive Positive Pressure Ventilation Increases Serum Brain-Derived Neurotrophic Factor in Healthy Males

PM&R ◽  
2016 ◽  
Vol 8 (12) ◽  
pp. 1136-1141 ◽  
Author(s):  
Takamitsu Kawazu ◽  
Takeshi Nakamura ◽  
Takashi Moriki ◽  
Yoshi-ichiro Kamijo ◽  
Yukihide Nishimura ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Aerobic Exercise ◽  
Neurotrophic Factor ◽  
Positive Pressure Ventilation ◽  
Noninvasive Positive Pressure Ventilation ◽  
Brain Derived Neurotrophic Factor ◽  
Positive Pressure ◽  
Healthy Males

scholarly journals Effects of Music Aerobic Exercise on Depression and Brain-Derived Neurotrophic Factor Levels in Community Dwelling Women

2015 ◽  
Vol 2015 ◽  
pp. 1-10 ◽  
Author(s):  
Shu-Hui Yeh ◽  
Li-Wei Lin ◽  
Yu Kuan Chuang ◽  
Cheng-Ling Liu ◽  
Lu-Jen Tsai ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Clinical Trial ◽  
Aerobic Exercise ◽  
Randomized Clinical Trial ◽  
Neurotrophic Factor ◽  
Comparison Group ◽  
Brain Derived Neurotrophic Factor ◽  
Demographic Characteristics ◽  
Community Dwelling ◽  
Depression Symptoms ◽  
Middle Aged

A randomized clinical trial was utilized to compare the improvement of depression and brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) levels between community women with and without music aerobic exercise (MAE) for 12 weeks. The MAE group involved 47 eligible participants, whereas the comparison group had 59 participants. No significant differences were recorded in the demographic characteristics between the participants in the MAE group and the comparison group. Forty-one participants in the MAE group and 26 in the comparison group completed a pre- and posttest. The MAE group displayed significant improvement in depression scores (p= 0.016), decreased depression symptoms in crying (p= 0.03), appetite (p= 0.006), and fatigue (p= 0.011). The BDNF levels of the participants significantly increased after the 12-week MAE (p= 0.042). The parallel comparison group revealed no significant changes in depression scores or BDNF levels. In summary, the 12-week MAE had a significant impact on the enhancement of BDNF levels and improvement of depression symptoms. Middle-aged community women are encouraged to exercise moderately to improve their depression symptoms and BDNF levels.

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