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Study Reveals Resistance Exercise Boosts Brain Power in Adults

11/25/2025

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A study in Psychophysiology found moderate-intensity resistance exercise improved inhibitory control and working memory in 121 healthy adults aged 18–50.
Participants were divided into two groups, with 42 minutes of resistance exercise versus a video control.
The exercise group showed better cognitive performance and higher blood lactate and systolic pressure.
The authors say elevated blood pressure may mediate the benefits, and the duration of effects is unknown.

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A study in Psychophysiology found moderate-intensity resistance exercise improved inhibitory control and working memory in 121 healthy adults aged 18–50.
Participants were divided into two groups, with 42 minutes of resistance exercise versus a video control.
The exercise group showed better cognitive performance and higher blood lactate and systolic pressure.
The authors say elevated blood pressure may mediate the benefits, and the duration of effects is unknown.