The effects of acute and chronic exercise on executive functions and core symptoms in adults with ADHD: A systematic review and meta-analysis

Key Points

• Executive functions improved with both acute and chronic exercise in adults with ADHD, enhancing daily functioning.
• Meta-analysis indicates significant benefits with standardized effect sizes of 0.51 for acute and 0.43 for chronic exercise on ADHD symptoms.
• Systematic review assessed multiple studies, analyzing varied exercise interventions and their impacts on cognitive performance.
• Findings highlight the need for further research on specific exercise types and their long-term effects on ADHD treatment.