Cardiovascular exercise and motor learning in non-disabled individuals: A systematic review with a behavioral emphasis

• Main Authors: Giordano Marcio Gatinho Bonuzzi (Author), Camila Torriani-Pasin (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Universidade Estadual Paulista (UNESP), 2022-03-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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• Notes: 1980-6574; 10.1590/s1980-65742022005221
• Keywords: aerobic exercise; motor learning; cardiovascular exercise; priming; Sports; GV557-1198.995; Sports medicine; RC1200-1245
• Source: Motriz: Revista de Educacao Fisica, Vol 28 (2022)

Abstract Aim: This systematic review aimed to investigate the acute effects of cardiovascular exercise on motor learning of non-disabled individuals. Methods: Forty studies were identified through database searching (PsycINFO, CENTRAL, Google Scholar, Scielo, and PUBMED). The studies demonstrated heterogeneity and were classified into two categories to guide the analyses: (1) - studies that investigated the effects of exercise-induced fatigue during practice on the performance in the retention test; (2) - studies that verified the acute impact of the cardiovascular exercise in close temporal proximity to the task practice on motor learning. Results: The studies demonstrated that (1) - the practice under fatigue conditions did not impair motor learning and that (2) - the cardiovascular exercise bout performed in close temporal proximity to task practice enhances the motor learning processes. Conclusion: Cardiovascular exercise enhances motor learning processes; however, these priming effects are dependents on the timing between practice and exercise, type of exercise, and task characteristics.