Physical Activity, Self-Regulation, and Executive Control Across the Lifespan

• Main Author: Peter Hall (auth)
• Other Authors: Sean P. Mullen (auth)
• Format: Electronic Book Chapter
• Language: English
• Published: Frontiers Media SA 2016
• Series: Frontiers Research Topics
• Subjects: Neurosciences; fitness-cognition link; cognitive control; Behavioral maintenance; cardiorespiratory fitness; exercise adherence; executive functioning; sedentary behavior; Self-regulation; physical activity
• Online Access: DOAB: download the publication; DOAB: description of the publication

There is overwhelming evidence linking increased physical activity with positive changes in cognitive functioning and brain health. Much of what we know about these interrelationships comes from aerobic exercise training studies with older adults and children. This literature has paved the way for t...