Peer-reviewed study
Lifting and cardio together may support cognitive health
Effects of human concurrent aerobic and resistance training on cognitive health: A systematic review with meta-analysis
Last updated 2026-07-21
Source details
PubMed-linked study details.
- Authors
- Zhang et al.
- Journal
- International Journal of Clinical and Health Psychology. 2025.
- Identifiers
- PMID 40226294 · DOI 10.1016/j.ijchp.2025.100559
Honest limits
What this study does not prove.
Most participants were older adults, and the included programs and cognitive tests varied. This does not prove one combined routine is best for every brain-health goal.
Kris's practical takeaway
Here's what to do with it.
Keep strength as a base and add cardio at a recoverable level so the program supports both physical capacity and long-term function.
Ways to use it
Safe ways to apply it.
Strength and cardio solve different parts of the same problem
A complete program does not make lifters choose one side
Brain-health results still have important limits
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FAQ
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What is the practical takeaway from this study?
Keep strength as a base and add cardio at a recoverable level so the program supports both physical capacity and long-term function.
What does this study not prove?
Most participants were older adults, and the included programs and cognitive tests varied. This does not prove one combined routine is best for every brain-health goal.
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