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Roberta Forte1, Colin A G Boreham, Joao Costa Leite

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Physical training enhances executive function and functional mobility in older adults. Different exercise types, like multicomponent or resistance training, may improve cognitive skills through distinct mechanisms.

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  • Gerontology
  • Neuroscience
  • Exercise Physiology

Background:

  • Executive functions and functional mobility decline with age, impacting independence.
  • Physical exercise is a promising intervention to mitigate age-related cognitive and motor deficits.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To compare the effects of multicomponent training versus progressive resistance training on executive functions and functional mobility in older adults.
  • To investigate physical fitness as a mediator for training-induced changes in executive function and functional mobility.

Main Methods:

  • 42 healthy older adults (65-75 years) completed 3 months of either multicomponent or resistance training.
  • Assessments included executive function (inhibition, flexibility) and functional mobility (walking speed) at baseline, post-control, and post-intervention.
  • Cardiorespiratory and muscular fitness were measured as potential mediators.

Main Results:

  • Both training types improved inhibition and functional mobility, irrespective of the program.
  • Multicomponent training directly enhanced inhibitory capacity, while resistance training improved it indirectly via muscular strength gains.
  • Physical fitness and executive function did not mediate changes in functional mobility.

Conclusions:

  • Physical training positively impacts executive function and functional mobility in older adults.
  • Different exercise modalities may leverage distinct pathways to improve cognitive functions.
  • While both training types benefit mobility, the underlying mechanisms for functional mobility improvements remain unclear and are not explained by inhibitory capacity or strength gains.