Effects of a Cognitive-Engaging Strength Training Program on Health, Physical Condition, and Quality of Life in People With Alzheimer's Disease

"The intervention involves interval strength training with biofeedback and real-time decision-making for Alzheimer\'s patients. Participants will complete 24 sessions, each including a circuit of strength exercises using rotational inertial devices (flywheels). Exercises, such as leg press, seated row, and bicep curl, will be randomly ordered, with load progression based on performance stability. Each session includes five sets per exercise, performed in a circuit, with a total of 15 sets over approximately 45 minutes. Real-time monitoring using a rotary encoder will track effort, and participants will continue each set until a 30% drop in average power is detected, ensuring consistent relative effort across sets.~Additionally, participants will engage in cognitively demanding tasks during training by verbally reporting the average power of the previous repetition while performing the next one. This dual-task approach aims to maximize both physical and cognitive engagement."