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The efficacy of a multicomponent functional fitness program based on exergaming on cognitive functioning of healthy older adults: a randomized controlled trial

Published inJournal of aging and physical activity, vol. 29, no. 4, p. 586-594
Publication date2021-08-01
Abstract

Background and Objectives: Regular physical exercise can attenuate age-related cognitive decline. This study aimed to investigate the effect of a physical exercise multicomponent training based on exergames on cognitive functioning (CF) on older people.Research Design and Methods:This randomized controlled trial included older people aged 61–78. Participants were randomly allocated to an intervention group (IG; n= 15) or active control group (CG; n= 16). The IG was exposed to a combined training with traditional exercise and exergaming, twice-a-week over a period of 12 weeks. The CG performed only traditional sessions. CF was assessed by COGTEL. The time points for assessment were at zero (pre-test), 12 (post-test), and 17 weeks (follow-up).

Keywords
  • Cognition
  • Memory
  • Exercise
  • Physical activity
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GOUVEIA, Élvio R. et al. The efficacy of a multicomponent functional fitness program based on exergaming on cognitive functioning of healthy older adults: a randomized controlled trial. In: Journal of aging and physical activity, 2021, vol. 29, n° 4, p. 586–594. doi: 10.1123/japa.2020-0083
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