Accelerated Age-related Cognitive Decline: Impact of Exercise on Executive Function and Neuroplasticity

A 6-month partially supervised walking exercise program using a tapered approach.Participants will begin exercise (walking) at a relatively low intensity and progress to moderate intensity. Intensity will start at 40% and progress as tolerated up to 60-70%. Rating of perceived exertion of 12-14 (fairly light to moderate) will be used to aid intensity (Rating of perceived exertion 6-20 scale). This is an accepted method for achieving desired exercise intensity. Participants will progress over time to exercise 3-4/week for 30-45 minutes. The exercise program may need to be adjusted for (e.g. 10 minutes of exercise 3 times), to achieve the minimum exercise dose of 30 minutes. This will be determined for each individual participants as needed.

Health education and stretching