Aerobic and resistance training have different effects on cognition

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Aerobic and resistance training both benefit cognitive function, but they operate through distinct physiological mechanisms and target different aspects of cognition.

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The retrieved literature supports the claim that aerobic and resistance training have different effects on cognition. While both modalities improve cognitive performance and counteract age-related decline, reviews and comparative studies (such as papers 1 and 9) demonstrate that they engage different molecular pathways (such as specific neurotrophic factors and signaling cascades) and can differentially impact specific cognitive domains like memory versus executive function.

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Physical Activity to Counter Age-Related Cognitive Decline: Benefits of Aerobic, Resistance, and Combined Training—A Narrative Review

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Wissem Dhahbi, Walid Briki, A. Heissel, L. Schega, Ismail Dergaa, N. Guelmami, Abdelfettah El Omri, H. Chaabène. Physical Activity to Counter Age-Related Cognitive Decline: Benefits of Aerobic, Resistance, and Combined Training—A Narrative Review. 2025. https://doi.org/10.1186/s40798-025-00857-2

Paper 1 provides a comprehensive review showing that aerobic and resistance exercises influence cognitive function and mental health through distinct mechanisms, types, and intensities.

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Effects of Aerobic Exercise and Resistance Training on Cognitive Function: Comparative Study Based on FNDC5/Irisin/BDNF Pathway

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Shotaro Izawa, K. Nishii, Naoki Aizu, Takumi Kito, Daiki Iwata, Takeshi Chihara, Hirohide Sawada, Runhong Yao, Kouji Yamada. Effects of Aerobic Exercise and Resistance Training on Cognitive Function: Comparative Study Based on FNDC5/Irisin/BDNF Pathway. 2024. https://doi.org/10.1159/000541093

Paper 9 directly verifies that while both aerobic and resistance training suppress age-related cognitive decline, they rely on differing underlying molecular pathways in the hippocampus.

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first checked01 Aug 2026

judged → SUPPORTED · 8601 Aug 2026

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