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Effects of acute aerobic and resistance exercise on episodic memory function

Paul D Loprinzi1, Jeremy P Loenneke2, Benjamin C Storm3

  • 1Exercise & Memory Laboratory, Department of Health, Exercise Science, and Recreation Management, The University of Mississippi, University, MS, USA.

Quarterly Journal of Experimental Psychology (2006)
|February 4, 2021
PubMed
Summary

Acute aerobic or resistance exercise did not consistently enhance episodic memory in young adults. This study found no significant improvements in memory recall or detail after brief exercise sessions.

Keywords:
Cognitionexercise modalitylearningspatial memory

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