Effects of Acute Aerobic Exercise, Mindfulness Training and Combined Mindfulness and Exercise on Cognitive Performance

Emily Torre, Lisa A. Auster-Gussman, Whitney Welch, Payton SolkDepartment of Preventive Medicine, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Karly MurphyDepartment of Medical Social Sciences, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Department of Social Sciences and Health Policy, Wake Forest School of Medicine, Madelyn Whitaker, Abby Mishory, Julia Starikovsky, Erin Cullather, Joanna HernandezDepartment of Preventive Medicine, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, David E. VictorsonDepartment of Medical Social Sciences, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Siobhan M. PhillipsDepartment of Preventive Medicine, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine

American Journal of Lifestyle Medicine

Published online on January 19, 2023

Abstract

American Journal of Lifestyle Medicine, Ahead of Print.
PurposePhysical activity (PA) and mindfulness are independently associated with improved cognitive function; however, the effects of their combination on cognitive function are unknown. The purpose of this study was to examine the effects of an acute bout ...