Single weightlifting session boosts brain function
A single session of weightlifting improves executive function and processing speed, a new study found.
Why it matters
- Shows immediate cognitive benefits from resistance exercise.
By the numbers
- 121 participants
- 42-minute exercise session
- Moderate-intensity
The big picture
- Exercise can quickly enhance cognitive functions like working memory and inhibitory control.
What they're saying
- Some question the control group's activity and video content.
Caveats
- Effects measured immediately post-exercise; longevity unknown.
What’s next
- Further research needed on duration of effects and underlying mechanisms.