Ageing adults often experience declines in cognitive function over time. Some research suggests that exercise may slow those declines.

A study in the journal Ageing Clinical and Experimental Research conducted a review of the evidence on resistance training and cognitive function, and included 12 studies in their analysis.

The results showed that exercise had a positive effect on overall cognition and executive function, including decision making. There was a small, weaker effect on memory, but no improvement in attention. The results also indicated that training three times a week was more effective for overall cognition than training twice a week

Get more information on this review on randomised clinical trials involving physical activity for older people.