Micro-consolidation occurs when learning an implicit motor sequence, but is not influenced by HIIT exercise.

Journal: NPJ science of learning

Volume: 9

Issue: 1

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Affiliated Institutions:  School of Psychological Sciences, Turner Institute for Brain and Mental Health, Monash University, Victoria, VIC, , Australia. School of Psychological Sciences, Turner Institute for Brain and Mental Health, Monash University, Victoria, VIC, , Australia. James.coxon@monash.edu.

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We investigated if micro-consolidation, a phenomenon recently discovered during the brief rest periods between practice when learning an explicit motor sequence, generalises to learning an implicit motor sequence task. We demonstrate micro-consolidation occurs in the absence of explicit sequence awareness. We also investigated the effect of a preceding bout of high-intensity exercise, as exercise is known to augment the consolidation of new motor skills. Micro-consolidation was not modified by exercise.

Authors & Co-authors:  Brooks Wallis Hendrikse Coxon

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Citations :  Robertson EM, Pascual-Leone A, Miall RC. Current concepts in procedural consolidation. Nat. Rev. Neurosci. 2004;5:576–582. doi: 10.1038/nrn1426.
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SSN : 2056-7936
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England