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Area of Science:

  • Exercise Physiology
  • Cognitive Neuroscience
  • Sports Science

Background:

  • Intense exercise can impact cognitive performance acutely, but effects are not fully understood.
  • Cycling involves variable intensities where cognitive function is crucial for performance.
  • Selective attention, reaction time, and short-term memory are key cognitive functions in sports.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the acute effects of different cycling intensities on cognitive functions.
  • To determine how maximal power output (MP) levels influence selective attention, reaction time, and short-term memory.
  • To assess cognitive performance changes before and after exercise in trained cyclists.

Main Methods:

  • Cross-sectional study involving 20 amateur trained male cyclists.
  • Participants underwent maximal and submaximal cycling tests at 60%, 80%, and 95% of MP.
  • Cognitive tests (selective attention, reaction time, short-term memory) were administered pre- and post-exercise.

Main Results:

  • High-intensity cycling (95% MP) improved selective attention.
  • Simple reaction time showed increased variability after high-intensity exercise.
  • No significant changes were observed in short-term memory capacity.
  • High-intensity exercise enhanced performance in complex tasks with low variability.

Conclusions:

  • Acute high-intensity cycling can selectively enhance cognitive functions like attention.
  • Increased reaction time variability suggests potential challenges in rapid, consistent responses.
  • Cognitive benefits of intense exercise may depend on task complexity and demands.