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Exercise and working memory: an individual differences investigation

Article Abstract:

Tests of working memory capacity are conducted to measure whether executive function might benefit from an acute bout of exercise and the extent to which working memory of individuals would be affected by an exercise manipulation. It is observed that acute bouts of exercise may most benefit healthy adults with the lowest cognitive performance, but the impact of exercise on cognition is not uniform across all individuals.

Adults, Analysis, Short-term memory

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Resistance training and older adults' beliefs about psychological benefits: the importance of self-efficacy and social interaction

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The perceived psychological benefits and the mechanisms underlying the relation between exercise and psychological well-being are determined for a group of older adults participating in a program of resistance training. Self-efficacy and social interaction are found to be key mechanisms in the relationship between resistance training and enhancement of well-being.

Public affairs, Social aspects, Aged, Elderly, Evaluation, Interpersonal relations, Exercise for the aged

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Exercise makes you feel good, but does feeling good make you exercise? an examination of obese dieters

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The influence of morning mood on exercise, exercise intensity/duration on mood enhancement and daily mood changes based on exercise is investigated in obese behavioral weight loss program (BWLP) participants. Results reveal that a good mood motivates daily exercise, and exercise contributes to mood enhancement in obese dieters.

Influence, Mood (Psychology), Dieters

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