Megan N Johnson

Ms. Megan N Johnson

UNCG
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Academic Career Length

5Years (2022-Present)

(Calculated once Scilit publication data is synced: current year − year of first publication + 1)

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29 January 2022 in Brain Sciences
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Eric S. DrolletteEric S. Drollette
Eric S. Drollette
MJMegan N Johnson
Megan N Johnson
CMCaroline C. Meadows
Caroline C. Meadows
Acute aerobic high-intensity interval exercise (HIIE) has demonstrated positive effects on inhibitory control and P3 event-related potential (ERP) in young adults. However, the evidence is not well established regarding the effects of different HIIE modalities that incorporate aerobic-resistance training on these cognitive and neurocognitive outcomes. The purpose of this investigation was to examine the transient effects of HIIE-aerobic and HIIE-aerobic/resistance on P3 and Flanker task performance. Participants (n = 24; 18–25 years old) completed the Flanker task at two time points (30 min and 85 min) following 9 min of HIIE-aerobic (intermittent bouts of walking and running at 90% of maximal heart rate), HIIE-aerobic/resistance (intermittent bouts of walking and high-intensity calisthenics), and seated rest on three separate counterbalanced days. Results revealed no changes in Flanker performance (i.e., reaction time and response accuracy) or P3 (latency and mean amplitude) following either HIIE conditions compared to seated rest. Together, these data suggest inhibitory control and neuroelectric underpinnings are not affected by different modalities of HIIE at 30 min and 85 min post-exercise. Such findings reveal that engaging in short bouts of different HIIE modalities for overall health neither improves nor diminishes inhibitory control and brain function for an extended period throughout the day.

11 February 2022 in Psychology of Sport and Exercise
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MJMegan N Johnson
Megan N Johnson
JMJaclyn P. Maher
Jaclyn P. Maher
CMCaroline C. Meadows
Caroline C. Meadows
KBKelsey M. Bittel
Kelsey M. Bittel
DHDerek J. Hevel
Derek J. Hevel
EDEric S. Drollette
Eric S. Drollette