Effects of aerobic exercise on cognitive function: review

  • Joyce Lopes Macedo Centro Universitário de Ciências e Tecnologia do Maranhão (UNIFACEMA), São Luí­s-MA, Brasil.
  • Amanda Suellenn da Silva Santos Oliveira Programa de pós-graduação em Alimentos e Nutrição, Universidade Federal do Piauí­ (UFPI), Teresina-PI, Brasil.
  • Shirlane de Melo Amorim Centro Universitário de Ciências e Tecnologia do Maranhão (UNIFACEMA), São Luí­s-MA, Brasil.
  • Erica Rodrigues Reis Psicóloga, Pós-graduada em Saúde Mental e Atendimento Psicossocial, Faculdade Laboro e em Perí­cia criminal e Ciências Forenses pelo Instituto de Pós-Graduação e Graduação-IPOG, Brasil.
  • Carmy Celina Feitosa Castelo Branco Especialização em Saúde Pública, Faculdade Evangélica do Meio Norte, FAEME, Brasil.
  • Magnólia de Jesus Sousa Magalhães Assunção Faculdade de Ciências e Tecnologia do Maranhão (FACEMA), São Luí­s-MA, Brasil. Universidade Estadual do Maranhão (UEMA), São Luí­s-MA, Brasil.
Keywords: Aerobic Physical Exercise, Cognition, Cognitive Function

Abstract

Introduction: For decades, a beneficial relationship between aerobic physical exercise and central nervous system metabolism has been demonstrated. Individuals who regularly practice physical exercise have better cognitive performance when compared to sedentary individuals. Objective: This study aimed to carry out a literature review on the effects of aerobic physical exercise on cognitive function. Methodology: This was an literature review. In order to search for and select the studies, the following databases were used: Scielo, Science Direct and Pubmed, allowing the selection of 10 articles, which were published between 2018 and 2019, using as descriptors: Physical exercise; Aerobic exercise; Cognition; Mental health; Efficacy and Effectiveness. Results: It was verified that there is a great amount of studies which clearly demonstrate the adequate practice of aerobic exercise as a factor of improvement and strengthening of a series of cognitive functions, which include attention, memory, perception and processing abilities mental. Conclusion: All the results demonstrate beneficial effects between aerobic physical exercise and cognitive function, and it is necessary to perform further studies that elucidate this relationship.

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Published
2021-10-10
How to Cite
Macedo, J. L., Oliveira, A. S. da S. S., Amorim, S. de M., Reis, E. R., Branco, C. C. F. C., & Assunção, M. de J. S. M. (2021). Effects of aerobic exercise on cognitive function: review. Brazilian Journal of Exercise Prescription and Physiology, 14(91), 514-524. Retrieved from https://www.rbpfex.com.br/index.php/rbpfex/article/view/1928
Issue
Vol. 14 No. 91 (2020)
Section
Scientific Articles - Review

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