Aerobic and Cognitive Training System

This invention is a portable system that allows individuals to exercise on aerobic equipment while taking a series of tasks to enhance cognitive function.

Applications:

• One application for the invention would be as a cognitive enhancer in aging persons. This path is elucidated in the disclosure.
• A potential preventative treatment for Alzheimer’s Disease. There is already evidence that physical exercise plays a role against Alzheimer’s (Radak, et. al). There is potential that adding cognitive exercises will have a positive effect.
• Evidence also exists to support the sole use of physical exercise as a treatment to stay brain aging (Ahlskog, et. al). Again, adding cognitive exercises may bestow positive effects.  

Advantages:

• Lack of drugs equates to no unwanted side effects
• Implementation is simpler than a pharmacological therapeutic
• Can be used as a preventative measure as well as a therapeutic measure