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This research addresses the role of acute high-intensity exercise on cognitive performance and the influence of psychological factors.

February 23, 2026Journal of Cognitive EnhancementOpen Access

Effects of Acute High-Intensity Aerobic Exercise on Cognition: the Potential Roles of Motivation and Perceived Energy Levels

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MJMyungjin JungUniversity of North Texas LHLauren Hord ZPZakary PatrickCollege of Charleston

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Findings indicate acute high-intensity exercise does not improve cognitive performance in young adults, suggesting psychological factors like motivation impact outcomes.

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This research addresses the role of acute high-intensity exercise on cognitive performance and the influence of psychological factors.
55 young healthy adults participated in a within-subject experiment across four visits.
Each visit included a 20-minute session of high-intensity exercise or no exercise on a treadmill.
Cognitive performance was assessed using PFC- and hippocampal-related tasks before and after exercise.
Acute high-intensity exercise did not significantly influence PFC or hippocampal-related tasks.
Higher motivation was positively associated with PFC-related performance immediately after exercise.
Participants reported greater perceived mental energy post-exercise without corresponding cognitive improvements.

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Jung et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/699ba0a772792ae9fd8709f5 https://doi.org/10.1007/s41465-026-00348-6

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Findings indicate acute high-intensity exercise does not improve cognitive performance in young adults, suggesting psychological factors like motivation impact outcomes.

Effects of Acute High-Intensity Aerobic Exercise on Cognition: the Potential Roles of Motivation and Perceived Energy Levels

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Effects of Acute High-Intensity Aerobic Exercise on Cognition: the Potential Roles of Motivation and Perceived Energy Levels

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