Effect of BDNF on Skills Improvements in Pole Vault Compared to Hammer Throw Athletes

Document Type : Original Article

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Faculty of Physical Education for Girls, Helwan University, Cairo, Egypt

Abstract

Physical activity has been reported to improve cognitive function in humans and rodents, possibly via a brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF)-regulated mechanism. In this study of human subjects, we have assessed the effects of acute and chronic exercise on performance.

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