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Enhanced physical and cognitive performance in active duty Airmen: evidence from a randomized multimodal physical fitness and nutritional intervention by Zwilling, Christopher E.; Strang, Adam; Anderson, Evan; Jurcsisn, Jennifer; Johnson, Erica; Das, Tapas; Kuchan, Matthew J.; Barbey, Aron K. is a Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology article available to read on EtoBox.

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## Abstract Achieving military mission objectives requires high levels of performance from Airmen who operate under extreme physical and cognitive demands. Thus, there is a critical need to establish scientific interventions to enhance physical fitness and cognitive performance—promoting the resilience of Airmen and aiding in mission success. We therefore conducted a comprehensive, 12-week randomized controlled trial in active-duty Air Force Airmen (n = 148) to compare the efficacy of a multimodal intervention comprised of high-intensity interval aerobic fitness and strength training paired with a novel nutritional supplement [comprised of β-hydroxy β-methylbutyrate (HMB), lutein, phospholipids, DHA and selected micronutrients including B12 and folic acid] to high-intensity interval aerobic fitness and strength training paired with a standard of care placebo beverage. The exercise intervention alone improved several dimensions of physical fitness [strength and endurance (+ 7.8%), power (+ 1.1%), mobility and stability (+ 18.3%), heart rate (− 1.3%) and lean muscle mass (+ 1.1%)] and cognitive function [(episodic memory (+ 19.9%), processing efficiency (+ 4.6%), executive function r

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Author

Zwilling, Christopher E.; Strang, Adam; Anderson, Evan; Jurcsisn, Jennifer; Johnson, Erica; Das, Tapas; Kuchan, Matthew J.; Barbey, Aron K.

Publisher

Springer Science and Business Media LLC; London: Nature Publishing Group; [London]: Springer Nature; Nature Publishing Group; Society for Mining, Metallurgy and Exploration Inc.; Research Square; Springer Nature; Island Press (ISSN 2045-2322)

Published

2020

Language

EN

Field

Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology (Life Sciences)