Ault, D L

Buck, L M

Buxton, J D

Gerhart, H D

Kelley, K L

Miller, E A

Morris, R T

Prins, P J

Saunders, R E

Thomas, Z A

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           Effects of Submaximal Intensity Rowing vs Cycling on Cognitive Performance     Zaden A. Thomas, Ryan T. Morris, Elaine A. Miller, Katie L. Kelley, Lexi M. Buck, Reagan E. Saunders, Hayden D. Gerhart, Jeffrey D. Buxton, Dana L. Ault, and Philip J. Prins. Grove City College, Grove City, PA  PURPOSE: The purpose of the present study was to compare cognitive performance resulting from submaximal bouts of rowing and cycling in college-aged subjects. METHODS: Nineteen (10 female, 9 male) physically active college-aged students (20.4 ± 1.5 years) participated in three laboratory sessions. Maximal aerobic capacity (VO2max; 39.1± 9.3 ml/kg/min) was recorded using the Astrand Maximal Cycling Protocol during a familiarization session to determine subsequent submaximal experimental intensity. Experimental sessions included pre- and post-exercise cognitive tests and a 20-minute bout of moderate intensity exercise at 40-60% (15.9 ± 3.7- 23.9 ± 5.5 ml/kg/min) of subjects’ VO2max on a cycling and rowing ergometer. Heart rate (HR), Rating of Perceived Exertion (RPE), Oxygen Consumption (VO2) and power output (watts) were recorded throughout the exercise sessions to ensure participants maintained the appropriate prescribed intensity. RESULTS: Results indicated no significant difference between rowing and cycling protocols. With each modality, post-exercise elicited significant improvement compared to pre-exercise in Switching MRT (p < 0.01) and SCW MRT (p < 0.01), Switching Correct (p < 0.01) and SWC Correct (p < 0.01), and SCW Interference Score (p = 0.028).  CONCLUSION: These results show that moderate intensity exercise is effective in improving acute cognitive function. Rowing, a non-traditional exercise modality, can be used equally as effectively as more traditional exercise modalities like cycling in order to improve acute cognitive function.   Mid Atlantic Regional Chapter of the American College of Sports Medicine  45th Annual Scientific Meeting, November 4th- 5th, 2022 Conference Proceedings International Journal of Exercise Science, Issue 9, Volume 11 

Effects of Submaximal Intensity Rowing vs Cycling on Cognitive Performance

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Effects of Submaximal Intensity Rowing vs Cycling on Cognitive Performance

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