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Effect of High-Intensity Interval Training Exercise on Cognitive Function of Young Adults
Sponsor: The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
Summary
To explore the sustainability of the acute effect of High Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) on executive function in young adults.
Official title: The Effect of High-Intensity Interval Training Exercise on Cognitive Function of Young Adults: A Pilot Randomized Controlled Trial
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
18 Years - 40 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
70
Start Date
2024-06-01
Completion Date
2024-12-01
Last Updated
2024-10-01
Healthy Volunteers
Yes
Conditions
Interventions
High Intensity Interval Training
Participants will receive a single session of HIIT, which last for 19 minutes in duration. During the HIIT session, participants will complete 2 minutes stretching warm-up exercise, followed by a video of exercises which will be projected on the screen to facilitate the participants to follow. The exercise in the video involves various combinations of aerobic and core resistance exercise such as squat jump, jump lunge, push up, burpee, mountain climber etc. The exercise involved bodyweight or minimal basic equipment only, the workout to rest ratio is 45 secs: 15 secs. Participants' heart rate will be kept surveillance and to maintain their respective heart rate attained 85% of aged predicted maximal heart rate during the workout period.
Locations (1)
The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
Hung Hom, Hong Kong