Key result
Regular physical activity and effortful control form a bidirectional virtuous circle, where chronic exercise improves executive functions, which in turn facilitates the maintenance of physical activity.
Why the study?
Research in exercise and health psychology has traditionally examined the cognitive effects of chronic exercise and physical activity adherence as separate axes, despite evidence linking them.
Does physical activity improve executive functions and effortful control, and vice versa?
Does physical activity improve executive functions and effortful control, and vice versa?
The article proposes a bidirectional 'virtuous circle' where physical activity improves executive functions, which subsequently enhances adherence to physical activity.
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Supports bidirectional activity-cognition links; hypothesis-generating and leaves open randomized trials before practice change.
Audiffren et al. (2019) conducted a review in Cognition and physical activity. Physical activity was evaluated on Executive functions and effortful control. Regular physical activity and effortful control form a bidirectional virtuous circle, where chronic exercise improves executive functions, which in turn facilitates the maintenance of physical activity.
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