Sule Tinaz
This pilot study will evaluate the short-term (3 months) and long-term (6 months) effectiveness of a high-intensity interval training (HIIT) program in improving cognitive function and self-efficacy in individuals with PD.
Participants will be assigned to either the HIIT group, which will engage in 3 classes per week, or a standard-of-care control group, which will include people who will continue their standard care and usual physical activities but do not plan on partaking in additional structured exercise interventions for 3 months (except for physical and occupational therapy if medically necessary). Cognitive functions will be measured using standardized tests (Stroop, Trail Making Test-B (TMT-B), verbal fluency (using letters F-A-S), and Repeatable Battery for the Assessment of Neuropsychological Status (R…
Inclusion Criteria: * Diagnosis of idiopathic Parkinson's disease * Age 40 year and above * Willingness and ability to participate in HIIT exercise classes Exclusion Criteria: * Non-English speaking * Neuropsychiatric disorder other than Parkinson's disease and comorbid depression and anxiety (e.g., stroke, epilepsy, brain tumor, multiple sclerosis, schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, obsessive compulsive disorder, etc.) * High levels of exercise at baseline (exercising at high intensity at least 3 times per week or moderate intensity at least 5 times per week) * Hoehn \& Yahr disease stage \>…
HIIT will include aerobic, strength, and balance exercises and boxing
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