This study is designed to test the effects of six 5 minute microbursts of physical activity spread across the day as compared to either a sedentary control condition or a single 30 minute bout of moderate intensity physical activity on cognitive function, self-reported energy levels, aspects of eating behavior and measures of metabolic health. The primary hypotheses are: 1. Hourly 5 minute bouts of moderate intensity exercise during the day will increase afternoon cognitive function as compared to a no exercise condition. 2. Hourly 5 minute bouts of moderate intensity exercise during the day will increase afternoon cognitive function more than a single 30 minute AM bout. Secondary exploratory hypotheses include 1. Hourly 5 minute bouts of moderate intensity exercise during the day will increase self-reported energy levels, reduce orexigenic appetitive measures and improve measures of metabolic health as compared to a no exercise condition. 2. Hourly 5 minute bouts of moderate intensity exercise during the day will increase self-reported energy levels, reduce orexigenic appetitive measures and improve measures of metabolic health more than a single 30 minute AM bout.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
PREVENTION
Masking
SINGLE
Enrollment
30
Change in Energy and Mood level
Self-perceived energy and mood were measured by using visual analogue scales (VAS) as described below at baseline.
Time frame: During each of the three separate study days energy and mood levels are assessed at (in minutes): T0, T40, T70, T80, T90, T120, T140, T230, T350, T390, T400, T405, T410, and T435
Change in Cognitive function
The flanker task is used to measure cognitive function
Time frame: During each of the three separate study days cognitive function is measured at (in minutes): T410
Change in Cognitive Function
After the Flanker task, the Comprehensive Trail Making Test is used to measure cognitive function during each study day.
Time frame: During each of the three separate study days cognitive function is measured at (in minutes): T425
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