Nature

Benefits of a light- intensity bout of exercise on attentional networks functioning

The effects of physical exercise on attentional performance have received considerable interest in recent years. Most of previous studies that assessed the effect of an acute bout of exercise on ...
Nature

Acute 3.5-minute light-intensity exercise enhances executive function and psychological mood in children

Physical inactivity and sedentary behavior among children are increasing globally, raising concerns about physical and mental health, as well as brain development. Creating effective exercise programs ...
Science Daily

Short-duration, light-intensity exercises improve cerebral blood flow in children

Enhancing prefrontal cortex (PFC) cognitive functions requires identifying suitable exercises that increase cerebral blood flow. A recent study using functional near-infrared spectroscopy found that ...
Medical Xpress

Short, light-intensity exercise can boost executive function and elevate mood in children

In modern society, physical inactivity and sedentary behavior have become common issues globally. This trend is also growing among children, raising concerns for their mental and physical health.
BMJ

Quantifying the relative intensity of free-living physical activity: differences across age, association with mortality and clinical interpretation—an observational study

Objectives To describe age-related differences in the absolute and relative intensity of physical activity (PA) and associations with mortality. Methods UK Biobank participants with ...
BMJ

Can quantifying the relative intensity of a person’s free-living physical activity predict how they respond to a physical activity intervention? Findings from the PACES RCT

Objectives To determine whether quantifying both the absolute and relative intensity of accelerometer-assessed physical activity (PA) can inform PA interventions. We hypothesised that individuals ...