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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Physical Activity to Counter Age-Related Cognitive Decline: Benefits of Aerobic, Resistance, and Combined Training—A Narrative Review
2025 · cited by 65
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
2024 · cited by 5
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.