Cognitive function during low-intensity walking: A test of the treadmill workstation

Journal of Physical Activity and Health

Volumn 11, Issue 4, 2014, Pages 752-758

  Alderman, Brandon L ^a   Olson, Ryan L ^b   Mattina, Diana M ^a  

^a RUTGERS UNIVERSITY   (United States)

^b the State University of New Jersey   (United States)

Author keywords

Executive function; Interference; Low intensity exercise; Stroop task; Treadmill desk

Indexed keywords

ADOLESCENT; ADULT; ARTICLE; COMPUTER INTERFACE; EXECUTIVE FUNCTION; EXERCISE TEST; FEMALE; HEART RATE; HUMAN; MALE; PHYSIOLOGY; PSYCHOLOGICAL ASPECT; STROOP TEST; WALKING; WORKPLACE; YOUNG ADULT;

ADOLESCENT; ADULT; EXECUTIVE FUNCTION; EXERCISE TEST; FEMALE; HEART RATE; HUMANS; MALE; STROOP TEST; USER-COMPUTER INTERFACE; WALKING; WORKPLACE; YOUNG ADULT;

EID: 84906216499     PISSN: 15433080     EISSN: 15435476     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1123/jpah.2012-0097     Document Type: Article

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