Enhancing Selective Attention: a Comparative Study of Moderate-intensity Exercise and High-intensity Interval Exercise in Young Adults
Year: 2024
Type: article
Abstract: Objectives: The primary objective of the study was to determine the effect of moderate intensity exercise and high intensity interval exercise on selective attention. Methodology: This experimental study was conducted at Khyber Girls Medical College Peshawar from September 2020 to February 2021. A total 34 young adults were recruited who were called for two experimental sessions. During 1st experimental session, participants performed moderate intensity exercise of 15 minutes. Forward digit span test were done both before and after exercise. They were then called after one week for 2nd experimental session. Same steps were carried out but this time they performed high intensity interval exercise. The High intensity interval exercise consisted of one minute of low intensity alternating with one minute of high intensity exercise. Results: The mean age of participants was 20 ± 2 years, body mass index (BMI) was 23 ± 4 kg/m2 and mean waist hip ratio was 0.81± 0.05.After5 minutes of high intensity interval exercise, selective attention was significantly improved (P = 0.001). Conclusions: A single session of High intensity interval exercise was more effective at improving selective attention as compared to moderate exercise. Key words: High intensity interval exercise, Selective attention, Young adults.
Source: Journal of Medical Sciences
Authors: Farida Ahmad, Musarrat Zahra, Ushna Zoofeen, Zubia Shah, Afsheen Mahmood, Ambreen Afridi, Fatma Zulfiqar
Language: English
Topic: Physical Activity and Health
Subfield: Physiology
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W4402950604