Exercise and health psychology have generated 2 sets of empirical studies guided by
separate theory-driven axes. The first axis focuses on the causal relationship between …

In the panorama of the scientific literature concerning the relationship between physical
activity and cognitive functioning, two main areas may be recognized: the effects of acute …

In the surging field of chronic physical activity (PA) and cognition research, problems arise
that prevent us from 'seeing the forest for the trees'. The first aim was to identify them and …

Despite emotional, technical and endurance implications for athletes' performance, a
consensus has yet to be reached to explain the impairment of executive functioning during …

Since the 1960's, hundreds of articles have been published on the effects of exercise on
cognition and more recently on executive functions. A large variety of effects have been …

The present study investigated the role of chronic sport participation in the modulation of
vigilance and inhibitory control. We also aimed to disentangle the relative contribution of …

Physical activity positively influences brain health and cognitive functioning in older adults.
Several physiological and psychological mechanisms have been identified to underlie such …

The current body of evidence suggests that both acute and chronic exercise have a positive
impact on executive function (ie, top-down mental processes for achieving internal goals) …

Exercise training is widely promoted as a method to enhance both physical health and
cognitive function. Although routine exercise engenders physiological adaptations to the …

Objectives To determine whether fitness and cognitive task type moderate the relationship
between acute exercise and cognition. Methods Thirty-six healthy college-aged adults …