Strengthening the Brain-Is Resistance Training with Blood Flow Restriction an Effective Strategy for Cognitive Improvement?
Autor: | Notger G. Müller, Lutz Schega, Fabian Herold, Alexander Törpel, Dennis Hamacher |
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Jazyk: | angličtina |
Rok vydání: | 2018 |
Předmět: |
cognition
medicine.medical_specialty Strength training neuroplasticity education lcsh:Medicine Context (language use) Blood flow restriction 03 medical and health sciences 0302 clinical medicine Physical medicine and rehabilitation Endurance training Neuroplasticity strength training medicine Effects of sleep deprivation on cognitive performance ddc:610 Cognitive decline business.industry lcsh:R Cognition 030229 sport sciences General Medicine Hypothesis blood flow restriction business 030217 neurology & neurosurgery |
Zdroj: | Journal of Clinical Medicine 7(10), 337 (2018). doi:10.3390/jcm7100337 Journal of Clinical Medicine Journal of Clinical Medicine, Vol 7, Iss 10, p 337 (2018) |
Popis: | Aging is accompanied by a decrease in physical capabilities (e.g., strength loss) and cognitive decline. The observed bidirectional relationship between physical activity and brain health suggests that physical activities could be beneficial to maintain and improve brain functioning (e.g., cognitive performance). However, the exercise type (e.g., resistance training, endurance training) and their exercise variables (e.g., load, duration, frequency) for an effective physical activity that optimally enhance cognitive performance are still unknown. There is growing evidence that resistance training induces substantial brain changes which contribute to improved cognitive functions. A relative new method in the field of resistance training is blood flow restriction training (BFR). While resistance training with BFR is widely studied in the context of muscular performance, this training strategy also induces an activation of signaling pathways associated with neuroplasticity and cognitive functions. Based on this, it seems reasonable to hypothesize that resistance training with BFR is a promising new strategy to boost the effectiveness of resistance training interventions regarding cognitive performance. To support our hypothesis, we provide rationales of possible adaptation processes induced by resistance training with BFR. Furthermore, we outline recommendations for future studies planning to investigate the effects of resistance training with BFR on cognition. |
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