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Area of Science:

  • Gerontology
  • Neuroscience
  • Sports Science

Background:

  • Healthy aging requires interventions that support both physical and cognitive functions.
  • Exercise programs are increasingly recognized for their potential to mitigate age-related decline.
  • Judo training (JEX) integrates physical and cognitive demands, making it a potential candidate for healthy aging interventions.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the effects of a 12-week judo training intervention on cognitive processing and muscle function in the elderly.
  • To assess changes in peripheral brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) levels following judo training.
  • To evaluate the impact of judo training on balance and lower limb strength in older adults.

Main Methods:

  • Forty elderly participants were allocated to either a judo training (JEX) group or a control (CTL) group for 12 weeks.
  • Cognitive function was assessed using tests such as the Stroop test.
  • Muscle function was evaluated through balance and lower limb strength tests, alongside analysis of peripheral BDNF levels.

Main Results:

  • Judo training (JEX) led to significant improvements in Stroop performance, indicated by reduced response times.
  • Peripheral BDNF concentrations were significantly elevated in the JEX group compared to the CTL group.
  • Participants in the JEX group demonstrated significant gains in balance and lower limb strength.

Conclusions:

  • Judo training (JEX) offers a promising exercise modality for enhancing cognitive functions and physical capabilities in the aging population.
  • The observed increase in BDNF suggests a potential neurobiological mechanism underlying the cognitive benefits of JEX.
  • JEX represents an effective lifestyle modification strategy for promoting healthy aging by addressing both cognitive and motor functions.