Fria vikter förbättrar kognitiv funktion mer än maskiner

[King Grub]

Resistance exercise has been demonstrated to improve brain function. However, the optimal workout characteristics are a matter of debate. This randomized, controlled trial aimed to elucidate differences between free-weight (REfree) and machine-based (REmach) training with regard to their ability to acutely enhance cognitive performance (CP). A total of n = 46 healthy individuals (27 ± 4 years, 26 men) performed a 45-min bout of REfree (military press, barbell squat, bench press) or REmach (shoulder press, leg press, chest press). Pre- and post-intervention, CP was examined using the Stroop test, Trail Making Test and Digit Span test. Mann-Whitney U tests did not reveal between-group differences for performance in the Digit Span test, Trail Making test and the color and word conditions of the Stroop test (p > 0.05). However, REfree was superior to REmach in the Stroop color-word condition (+6.3%, p = 0.02, R = 0.35). Additionally, REfree elicited pre-post changes in all parameters except for the Digit Span test and the word condition of the Stroop test while REmach only improved cognitive performance in part A of the Trail Making test. Using free weights seems to be the more effective RE method to acutely improve cognitive function (i.e., inhibitory control). The mechanisms of this finding merit further investigation.

Brain Sci. 2020 Oct 3;10(10):E702. Free-Weight Resistance Exercise Is More Effective in Enhancing Inhibitory Control than Machine-Based Training: A Randomized, Controlled Trial

[Diomedea exulans]

Fria vikter kräver mer teknik = bättre träning för hjärnan?

[Termy]

Det låter väl vettigt. Själv känner jag att uppmärksamhetsförmågan har fått sig ett lyft sedan jag började cykla mountainbike.

[Langster]

Ursprungligen postat av Diomedea exulans

Fria vikter kräver mer teknik = bättre träning för hjärnan?

Antagligen måste man koncentrera sig mer genom att även balansera vikten. Mer nerver blir inblandade osv. Ju mer man använder hjärnan desto bättre. Slentrian och att gå på vana verkar vara sämst.