Exercise-induced neuroplasticity: a mechanistic model and prospects for promoting plasticity

J El-Sayes, D Harasym, CV Turco… - The …, 2019 - journals.sagepub.com
Aerobic exercise improves cognitive and motor function by inducing neural changes
detected using molecular, cellular, and systems level neuroscience techniques. This review …

High-intensity interval training after stroke: an opportunity to promote functional recovery, cardiovascular health, and neuroplasticity

J Crozier, M Roig, JJ Eng… - … and neural repair, 2018 - journals.sagepub.com
Introduction. Stroke is the leading cause of adult disability. Individuals poststroke possess
less than half of the cardiorespiratory fitness (CRF) as their nonstroke counterparts, leading …

Converging evidence supporting the cognitive link between exercise and esport performance: A dual systematic review

AJ Toth, N Ramsbottom, M Kowal, MJ Campbell - Brain sciences, 2020 - mdpi.com
(1) Background: Research into action video games (AVG) has surged with the popularity of
esports over the past three decades. Specifically, evidence is mounting regarding the …

Time-dependent effects of cardiovascular exercise on memory

M Roig, R Thomas, CS Mang, NJ Snow… - Exercise and sport …, 2016 - journals.lww.com
Studies investigating the effects of cardiovascular exercise on memory traditionally have
used either acute or long-term exercise interventions. Acute interventions consist of …

Acute exercise and motor memory consolidation: the role of exercise intensity

R Thomas, LK Johnsen, SS Geertsen, L Christiansen… - PloS one, 2016 - journals.plos.org
A single bout of high intensity aerobic exercise (~ 90% VO2peak) was previously
demonstrated to amplify off-line gains in skill level during the consolidation phase of …

Effects of acute cardiovascular exercise on motor memory encoding and consolidation: A systematic review with meta-analysis

P Wanner, FH Cheng, S Steib - Neuroscience & Biobehavioral Reviews, 2020 - Elsevier
Emerging evidence indicates that acute bouts of cardiovascular exercise promote motor
memory formation. In this preregistered meta-analysis (CRD42018106288) we synthesize …

Exercise intensity affects acute neurotrophic and neurophysiological responses poststroke

P Boyne, C Meyrose, J Westover… - Journal of applied …, 2019 - journals.physiology.org
Aerobic exercise may acutely prime the brain to be more responsive to rehabilitation, thus
facilitating neurologic recovery from conditions like stroke. This aerobic priming effect could …

Physical activity levels determine exercise-induced changes in brain excitability

T Lulic, J El-Sayes, HJ Fassett, AJ Nelson - PloS one, 2017 - journals.plos.org
Emerging evidence suggests that regular physical activity can impact cortical function and
facilitate plasticity. In the present study, we examined how physical activity levels influence …

Moderate intensity aerobic exercise may enhance neuroplasticity of the contralesional hemisphere after stroke: a randomised controlled study

G Hill, F Johnson, J Uy, I Serrada, B Benyamin… - Scientific reports, 2023 - nature.com
Upregulation of neuroplasticity might help maximize stroke recovery. One intervention that
appears worthy of investigation is aerobic exercise. This study aimed to determine whether a …

What are the known effects of yoga on the brain in relation to motor performances, body awareness and pain? A narrative review

E Rivest-Gadbois, MH Boudrias - Complementary therapies in medicine, 2019 - Elsevier
Objective The current body of literature was reviewed to evaluate the effects of yoga on the
brain in relation to motor performance, body awareness and pain. Background Yoga has …