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Executive Function Performance in Young Adults When Cycling at an Active Workstation: An fNIRS Study

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  • Tao Huang

    (Department of Physical Education, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai 200240, China)

  • Qian Gu

    (Department of Physical Education, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai 200240, China)

  • Zhangyan Deng

    (Department of Physical Education, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai 200240, China
    Graduate school of Education, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai 200240, China)

  • Chilun Tsai

    (Department of Physical Education, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai 200240, China)

  • Yue Xue

    (Department of Physical Education, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai 200240, China)

  • Jimeng Zhang

    (Department of Physical Education, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai 200240, China)

  • Liye Zou

    (Lifestyle (Mind-Body Movement) Research Center, College of Sports Science, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen 518060, China)

  • Zuosong Chen

    (Department of Physical Education, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai 200240, China)

  • Kun Wang

    (Department of Physical Education, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai 200240, China)

Abstract

Background: This study aimed to investigate the effects of self-paced cycling at an active workstation on executive functions and cortical activity. Methods: In a crossover study design, 37 young adults (45.9% females) were randomly assigned to the following two task conditions: (1) performing cognitive tests during sitting, (2) performing cognitive tests while cycling at an active workstation. Executive functions were assessed by the Stroop color and word test and the task-switching paradigm. Cortical activity was monitored using a multi-channel functional near-infrared spectroscopy (fNIRS) system. Results: The behavioral results showed that there were no significant differences on the Stroop interference effects ( P = 0.66) between the sitting and the cycling conditions. In all probability, no differences on the global switch costs ( P = 0.90) and local switch costs ( P = 0.67) were observed between the sitting and the cycling conditions. For the fNIRS results, the oxygenated hemoglobin (oxy-Hb) in response to the Stroop interference in channels 5, 10, and 12 were decreased during the cycling condition (all Ps < 0.05, FDR-corrected). Conversely, the oxy-Hb associated with the global switch costs in channels 3, 29, and 31 were increased during the cycling condition (all Ps < 0.05, FDR-corrected). Conclusions: The findings indicated that behavioral performances on executive functions were not affected by cycling at an active workstation, while cognitive resources were reallocated during cycling at an active workstation.

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  • Tao Huang & Qian Gu & Zhangyan Deng & Chilun Tsai & Yue Xue & Jimeng Zhang & Liye Zou & Zuosong Chen & Kun Wang, 2019. "Executive Function Performance in Young Adults When Cycling at an Active Workstation: An fNIRS Study," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 16(7), pages 1-12, March.
    • Handle: RePEc:gam:jijerp:v:16:y:2019:i:7:p:1119-:d:218009
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    1. Samson O. Ojo & Daniel P. Bailey & Angel M. Chater & David J. Hewson, 2018. "The Impact of Active Workstations on Workplace Productivity and Performance: A Systematic Review," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 15(3), pages 1-14, February.
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