Acute effects of resistance exercise intensity and repetition at a predetermined volume on inhibitory control:a randomized controlled trial
This randomized controlled trial investigated the acute effects of resistance exercise (RE) intensity and repetition—under matched volume—on inhibitory control (IC). Seventy-eight young adults were assigned to moderate-intensity (60% 1RM, 3×10), low-intensity (30% 1RM, 3×20), or control (reading). Stroop Task performance revealed significantly better IC in both exercise groups (MI: p = .026; LI: p = .040) vs. control, with no difference between MI and LI. Blood lactate increased significantly post-exercise in both RE groups. Results indicate that RE enhances IC regardless of intensity when volume is controlled.
Mar 13, 2025
Cardiorespiratory fitness, independent of APOE genotype, is associated with better neurocognitive function in older adults:An ERP study
This study examined the relationship between cardiorespiratory fitness and neurocognitive function in older adults, independent of APOE genotype. The results suggest that better fitness is linked to faster cognitive processing and larger P3 amplitudes, highlighting the importance of maintaining physical fitness to support cognitive health in older age, regardless of genetic factors.
Jan 1, 2025
惠瑜慈善基金會演講
惠瑜慈善基金會邀請演講，演講主題：動起來！運動、大腦，與認知神經功能！陳映竹受惠瑜慈善基金會邀請，為清華大學服務學習課程擔任志工者演講，主題環繞運動、大腦，與認知神經功能。並且從運動、身體活動，與競技運動三者的區別說起，接著從坐式生活 (sedentary life-style) 的危害進行切入，從事較多身體活動與健身運動，將有助於現代人擺脫其害！接著從健身運動不僅可以幫助人們生理適能的增進，並且還能夠幫助認知功能的進步！ 對於現代人來說，瞭解身體活動與健身運動之益處，將有助於日後健康生活！
Nov 10, 2023
國際運動心理學者來台參訪
臺師大體育與運動科學系身體活動與認知神經科學實驗室與國際頂尖學者交流！由國際頂尖知名身體活動與認知神經科學學者張育愷研究講座教授邀請國際知名學者：Costas Karageorghis 教授以及 Ralf Brand 教授來台進行主題演講，並且於國立臺灣師範大學身體活動與認知神經科學實驗室與夥伴們進行學術交流。陳映竹並獲贈由 Costas Karageorghis 教授所編輯的Inside Sport Psychology一書，並且由Costas Karageorghis親筆簽名題字勉勵。
Nov 10, 2023
Acute effect of combined exercise with aerobic and resistance exercises on executive function
Objective: Recent studies indicate that acute exercise, whether aerobic exercise (AE) or resistance exercise (RE), improves cognitive function. However, the effects on cognitive function of combined exercise (CE), involving both AE and RE in an exercise session, remain unknown. The aim of this study was to investigate the effects of acute CE on cognitive function. Design: Within-subject design with counterbalancing. Methods: Fifteen healthy men with a sedentary lifestyle in the previous three months were recruited. The participants were assessed for muscular fitness after performing four upper body exercises for a 10-repetition maximum and underwent a submaximal aerobic fitness assessment for V̇O2peak and corresponding workload (watts). They were then assigned to a CE, RE, or sitting control (SC) session in counterbalanced order and were assessed with the Stroop Color and Word Test (SCWT) after each session. Results: Acute CE led to a significantly shorter response time compared to SC (p < .05) in the SCWT, wherein there were no significant differences between acute CE and RE (p = 1.00). Additionally, no significant differences in the accuracy rate were observed across the different sessions (ps > .05). Conclusion: A single session of moderate-intensity CE improved response time in the SCWT, comparable to RE. CE shows promise for enhancing cognitive function, warranting further research on its benefits and other exercise modalities. Keywords: Combined Exercise; Executive Function; Inhibition Control; Interference effect; Stroop Color World Test.
Aug 21, 2023