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Exploring the Relationship between Cardiorespiratory Fitness and Executive Functioning in Adults with ADHD Ogrodnik, Michelle; Karsan, Sameena; Cirone, Victoria; Heisz, Jennifer J.

Abstract

Objective: Associations between measures of executive functioning (EF) and cardiorespiratory fitness (CRF) were examined for adults with and without ADHD. Method: Measures of executive functioning including the Stroop task, Wisconsin Card Sorting task, and Operation Span Task were completed virtually (n = 36 ADHD; n = 36 Control). Participants completed the Six-Minute Walk Test to estimate CRF. Results: Mean performance measures of executive function did not differ by group. However, higher estimated CRF was associated with better Stroop task performance, and the association was strongest for individuals with ADHD. Conclusion: In adults with ADHD, higher estimated CRF was associated with better inhibitory control, but not with other measures of executive functioning.

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Title
Exploring the Relationship between Cardiorespiratory Fitness and Executive Functioning in Adults with ADHD
Creator
Ogrodnik, Michelle; Karsan, Sameena; Cirone, Victoria; Heisz, Jennifer J.
Contributor
Djavad Mowafaghian Centre for Brain Health; Vancouver Coastal Health Authority. Research Institute; Rehabilitation Research Program (Centre for Aging SMART)
Publisher
Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute
Date Issued
2023-04-17
Description
Objective: Associations between measures of executive functioning (EF) and cardiorespiratory fitness (CRF) were examined for adults with and without ADHD. Method: Measures of executive functioning including the Stroop task, Wisconsin Card Sorting task, and Operation Span Task were completed virtually (n = 36 ADHD; n = 36 Control). Participants completed the Six-Minute Walk Test to estimate CRF. Results: Mean performance measures of executive function did not differ by group. However, higher estimated CRF was associated with better Stroop task performance, and the association was strongest for individuals with ADHD. Conclusion: In adults with ADHD, higher estimated CRF was associated with better inhibitory control, but not with other measures of executive functioning.
Subject
ADHD; adults; executive function; cardiorespiratory fitness
Genre
Article
Type
Text
Language
eng
Date Available
2026-01-19
Provider
Vancouver : University of British Columbia Library
Rights
CC BY 4.0
DOI
10.14288/1.0451324
URI
http://hdl.handle.net/2429/93477
Affiliation
Medicine, Faculty of; Non UBC; Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy, Department of; Physical Therapy, Department of
Citation
Brain Sciences 13 (4): 673 (2023)
Publisher DOI
10.3390/brainsci13040673
Peer Review Status
Reviewed
Scholarly Level
Faculty; Researcher
Rights URI
https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
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