Effects of Functional Training by High Intensity Intervals in Older Adults With Mild Cognitive Impairment.

Effects of a High Intensity Interval Functional Training Program on the Cognitive and Functional Capabilities of Older Adults With Mild Cognitive Impairment.

To analyze the effects of a high intensity interval functional training program (HIFT), in the cognitive and functional capacities of Colombian older adults with mild cognitive impairment.

This is a randomized clinical trial of single-blind with 2 arms (Control group and experimental group), in which a pre-treatment-postest design has been used.

The study will define two groups:

A control group (CG) that will not be submitted to treatment, which will be evaluated in the pre and post phase of the study. Participants assigned to this group will receive general advice on the positive effects of regular physical activity and will be given a guide to recommendations for promoting physical activity.

An experimental group (GE) that after an initial evaluation will undergo a physical training program based on high intensity interval functional training exercises.

Once the intervention is finished, it will be submitted to a final evaluation to see if there is a difference or not with the results obtained at the beginning.

Inclusion Criteria:

• More than 60 years
• Adults with mild cognitive impairment
• Not participating in any physical exercise program
• Sufficient physical autonomy to participate in the physical activities required by the study
• Have no signs of dementia (<26 on MoCA)
• Be able to understand instructions, programs and protocols.

Exclusion Criteria:

• Contraindications for conducting physical tests
• Diseases that limit cognitive performance and physical activity.