March 3, 2026Open Access

Effects of Prior Exercise Habits and Adherence on Cognitive Function, Physical Fitness, and Vascular Health in Older Adults: An Exploratory Exercise-Based Intervention Trial

Key Points

Cognitive function showed modest gains linked to prior exercise habits and adherence.
Prior exercise experience positively associated with physical fitness and vascular health improvements.
Trial assessed the impact of exercise on cognitive function across a diverse older adult population.
Engagement in tailored multicomponent exercise programs may promote cognitive health long-term.

Abstract

Although overall cognitive gains were modest and not group specific, prior exercise experience and sustained adherence were associated with favorable changes in physical fitness and vascular outcomes, suggesting that tailored multicomponent exercise programs and long-term engagement may help promote cognitive health in older adults.

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Kim et al. (Thu,) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69a75ed6c6e9836116a29c9b https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.12779/dnd.2026.25.1.54

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