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The effect of an acute bout of slow aerobic dance on mood and executive function in older adults: a pilot study

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Author	Hyodo, Kazuki Suwabe, Kazuya Soya, Hideaki Nagamatsu, Toshiya
Copyright Year	2017
Abstract	In older age, regular physical activity plays a crucial role in the maintenance of cognitive function. Previous studies have demonstrated that aerobic fitness attenuates age-related decreases in tissue density throughout the brain and in the prefrontal cortex (PFC)in particular the area primarily responsible for the control of executive function and mood regulation4,5). Recently, we observed that 10 minutes of low-intensity cycle exercise improved executive task performance via task-related increases in prefrontal activation, and that this effect was modulated by changes in the level of psychological arousal in young adults3). Since previous study found that low-intensity exercise intervention prevented age-related atrophy of the PFC and improved cognitive function in older adults10), similar improvements in executive function may occur in older adults following participation in an acute bout of low-intensity exercise. To apply our findings and hypothesis to real-life situations for older adults, we focused on the effect of light rhythmic exercises, as these are the most familiar and easiest to perform for older adults. Recently, in collaboration with the Japan Aerobic Federation, we developed a novel light rhythmic exercise protocol called “slow aerobic dance.” This exercise program consists mainly of dynamic upper body stretching (e.g., trunk rotation), performed to slow-tempo music. In the present study, we aimed to clarify the effect of an acute bout of slow aerobic dance on mood and executive function in older adults, relative to low intensity cycle exercise at the same tempo.
Starting Page	35
Ending Page	41
Page Count	7
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Volume Number	115
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Language	English
Access Restriction	Open
Content Type	Text
Resource Type	Article

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