Effectiveness of a High-intensity Interval Exercise Program in People With Alzheimer's

Alzheimer's disease (AD) is a the most common type of dementia. It is a progressive disease that affects different areas of human behavior at the cognitive, social, physical and metabolic levels. The benefits of a High-Intensity Interval Exercise Program (HIIT) has been proven not only in healthy older adults, but also in different pathologies, such as cerebrovascular and cardiometabolic diseases. However, there are no studies to date that examine the impact of HIIT in people with AD. The aim of this study was to ascertain the effectiveness of a HIIT program versus a cognitive and motor dual task balance program on parameters related to functional capacity and cognitive function in people with AD.

Inclusion Criteria:Aged between 60 -90 yearsDiagnosed with mild or moderate AD according to the Clinical Dementia Rating (CDR1).Ability to follow the instructions of the training program.Ability to get up from a chair alone.Independent ambulation.Providing signed informed consent.Exclusion Criteria:Dementia or severe cognitive impairment that makes it impossible to understand instructions.Presence of other neurological pathologies such as: stroke, Parkinson's or cranioencephalic trauma.Severe cardiovascular disorders.Severe visual deficits.VertigoOther limitations that make it difficult to ambulate.Participating in any high intensity exercise program.