Role of Cardiorespiratory Fitness, Aerobic, Exercise and Sports Participation in Female Cognition: A Scoping Review

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作者
Weber, Vinicius Muller Reis [1 ,2 ,3 ]
Queiroga, Marcos Roberto [1 ,2 ]
Puranda, Jessica L. [3 ]
Semeniuk, Kevin [3 ]
Macdonald, Meaghan Lindsay [3 ]
Dantas, Diego Bessa [1 ,2 ]
da Silva, Danilo Fernandes [4 ]
Adamo, Kristi Bree [3 ]
机构
[1] Univ Estadual Centro Oeste, Lab Expt & Appl Physiol Phys Act, St Alameda Elio Antonio Dalla Vecchia 838, BR-85040167 Guarapuava, Parana, Brazil
[2] Univ Estadual Londrina, UEM, Associated Grad Program Phys Educ, Londrina, Brazil
[3] Univ Ottawa, Fac Hlth Sci, Sch Human Kinet, Ottawa, ON, Canada
[4] Bishops Univ, Sports Studies Dept, Sherbrooke, PQ, Canada
基金
加拿大健康研究院;
关键词
Executive function; Cognition; Sports; Fitness; Aerobic exercise; Female; NEUROTROPHIC FACTOR BDNF; HIGH-INTENSITY EXERCISE; PHYSICAL-FITNESS; SKELETAL-MUSCLE; EXECUTIVE FUNCTION; BRAIN HEALTH; STRESS; YOUNG; PERFORMANCE; RESPONSES;
D O I
10.1186/s40798-024-00776-8
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G8 [体育];
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04 ; 0403 ;
摘要
BackgroundThe impact of cardiorespiratory fitness (CRF) on cognition is thought to be mediated by brain-derived neurotrophic factor. Aerobic exercise can increase CRF through various activities, including sports participation. The relationship between these factors in females has yet to be elucidated.ObjectiveThis review aims to map the current literature on the effects of aerobic exercise, sports participation, and CRF in healthy adult females, with sub-topics of pregnancy and menstrual cycle periodicity.MethodsA scoping review of the literature was conducted following PRISMA guidelines and the PCC mnemonic (population, concept, and context). The following five databases were screened: CINAHL, Medline, Web of Science, SPORTDiscus, and Scopus. Eligible articles included healthy adult females, investigated aerobic exercise, sports participation or CRF, and linked outcomes to cognition. Data from included manuscripts was extracted and analyzed. Two sub-population groupings (pregnant individuals and menstrual cycle) were established to further aid the interpretation of the findings.ResultsOf the 300 titles and abstracts screened, 74 were eligible for full-text screening, and 28 were included in the scoping review. Of the 28 included, 14 did not control for or report on menstrual cycle phase or sex hormones.ConclusionThis scoping review found an inverse 'U' relationship between aerobic exercise and cognition, demonstrating an optimal dose of aerobic exercise to benefit cognitive functions. As estrogen may impact the relationship between CRF and neural growth factors, more research is needed on this pathway, independent of the menstrual cycle, to determine potential beneficial effects. It is currently unknown whether sports participation can independently impact cognition. Regular sports participation enhances executive functions, brain activation, and BDNF levels. Both acute and chronic aerobic exercise improve cognition, but excessive exercise can reduce BDNF and impair cognitive performance. Highlighting the possible inverted "U" theory.Hormonal changes during the menstrual cycle and pregnancy affect cognitive functions and BDNF levels, with exercise offering possible protective effects.
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