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Dementia and Neurocognitive Disorders 2022: 21: 3: 93-102

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Effects of a High-Intensity Interval Physical Exercise Program on Cognition, Physical Performance, and Electroencephalogram Patterns in Korean Elderly People: A Pilot Study
Sun Min Lee ,1,* Muncheong Choi ,2,* Buong-O Chun ,3 Kyunghwa Sun ,1Ki Sub Kim ,4 Seung Wan Kang ,5 Hong-Sun Song ,6 So Young Moon 1
1Department of Neurology, Ajou University School of Medicine, Suwon, Korea 2Exercowork, Hanam, Korea 3Graduate School of Physical Education, College of Arts and Physical Education, Myongji University, Yongin, Korea 4Dongtan Public Health Center, Hwaseong, Korea 5iMediSync Inc., Seoul, Korea 6Department of Sport Science, Korea Institute of Sport Science, Seoul, Korea
Effects of a High-Intensity Interval Physical Exercise Program on Cognition, Physical Performance, and Electroencephalogram Patterns in Korean Elderly People: A Pilot Study
Sun Min Lee ,1,* Muncheong Choi ,2,* Buong-O Chun ,3 Kyunghwa Sun ,1Ki Sub Kim ,4 Seung Wan Kang ,5 Hong-Sun Song ,6 So Young Moon 1
1Department of Neurology, Ajou University School of Medicine, Suwon, Korea 2Exercowork, Hanam, Korea 3Graduate School of Physical Education, College of Arts and Physical Education, Myongji University, Yongin, Korea 4Dongtan Public Health Center, Hwaseong, Korea 5iMediSync Inc., Seoul, Korea 6Department of Sport Science, Korea Institute of Sport Science, Seoul, Korea
Background and Purpose: The effects of high-intensity interval training (HIIT) interventions on functional brain changes in older adults remain unclear. This preliminary study aimed to explore the effect of physical exercise intervention (PEI), including HIIT, on cognitive function, physical performance, and electroencephalogram patterns in Korean elderly people.
Methods: We enrolled six non-dementia participants aged >65 years from a community health center. PEI was conducted at the community health center for 4 weeks, three times/week,
and 50 min/day. PEI, including HIIT, involved aerobic exercise, resistance training (muscle strength), flexibility, and balance. Wilcoxon signed rank test was used for data analysis.
Results: After the PEI, there was improvement in the 30-second sit-to-stand test result (16.2±7.0 times vs. 24.8±5.5 times, p=0.027), 2-minute stationary march result (98.3±27.2
times vs. 143.7±36.9 times, p=0.027), T-wall response time (104.2±55.8 seconds vs.71.0±19.4 seconds, p=0.028), memory score (89.6±21.6 vs. 111.0±19.1, p=0.028), executive function
score (33.3±5.3 vs. 37.0±5.1, p=0.046), and total Literacy Independent Cognitive Assessment score (214.6±30.6 vs. 241.6±22.8, p=0.028). Electroencephalography demonstrated that the beta power in the frontal region was increased, while the theta power in the temporal region was decreased (all p<0.05).
Conclusions: Our HIIT PEI program effectively improved cognitive function, physical fitness, and electroencephalographic markers in elderly individuals; thus, it could be beneficial for improving functional brain activity in this population.
Key Words: High-intensity Interval Training; Physical Fitness; Cognition; Electroencephalogram; Aging
대한치매학회지 (Dementia and Neurocognitive Disorders)