Comparing the influence of exercise intensity on brain-derived neurotrophic factor serum levels in people with Parkinson's disease: a pilot study.

Ailish O'CallaghanMarguerite HarveyDavid HoughtonWilliam K GrayKathryn L WestonLloyd L OatesBarbara RomanoRichard W Walker

Published in: Aging clinical and experimental research (2019)

High-intensity interval training appears to have a greater impact on BDNF than MICT. Future work should directly compare exercise modalities and investigate the impact of BDNF levels on disease progression and quality of life.

Keyphrases

high intensity
resistance training
physical activity
stress induced
current status
body composition