High-Intensity Functional Exercises Associated or Not With Cognitive Stimulation Improves Cognition and Physical Performance in Older Adults: A Double-Blind Randomized Controlled Trial

Both interventions improved cognition and physical performance. Simultaneous cognitive dual-task training does not appear to offer greater benefits compared with a high-intensity functional exercise program in community-dwelling older adults. Significance/Implications: Regardless of the simultaneous stimulation with cognitive tasks, our results add further evidence about the beneficial role of physical exercise in maintaining and/or improving health outcomes in community-dwelling older adults.