Effect of High-Intensity Interval Training Exercise on Cognitive Function of Young Adults
The Effect of High-Intensity Interval Training Exercise on Cognitive Function of Young Adults: A Pilot Randomized Controlled Trial
The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
70 participants
Jun 1, 2024
INTERVENTIONAL
Conditions
Summary
To explore the sustainability of the acute effect of High Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) on executive function in young adults.
Eligibility
Inclusion Criteria2
- Young adult aged 18-40 years old
- No visionary defect or other sensory condition including uncorrected refractive defect and color blindness refraining the individual to be assessed by the tasks
Exclusion Criteria3
- With known neurological, cardiovascular, or other physical and mental conditions that limit the ability to safely participate in high-intensity interval training
- With known specific learning disabilities
- Known drug or alcohol abuse problems
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Interventions
Participants will receive a single session of HIIT, which last for 19 minutes in duration. During the HIIT session, participants will complete 2 minutes stretching warm-up exercise, followed by a video of exercises which will be projected on the screen to facilitate the participants to follow. The exercise in the video involves various combinations of aerobic and core resistance exercise such as squat jump, jump lunge, push up, burpee, mountain climber etc. The exercise involved bodyweight or minimal basic equipment only, the workout to rest ratio is 45 secs: 15 secs. Participants' heart rate will be kept surveillance and to maintain their respective heart rate attained 85% of aged predicted maximal heart rate during the workout period.
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NCT06621550