The Relationship Between Muscle Memory, Accelerated Metabolism, and Intelligence

• DOI: https://doi.org/10.22533/at.ed.1595642620034

• Palavras-chave: Muscle memory, Basal metabolism, Intelligence, Intelligence quotient, Cognitive processing, Brain energy expenditure.

• Keywords: Muscle memory, Basal metabolism, Intelligence, Intelligence quotient, Cognitive processing, Brain energy expenditure.

• Abstract:

  
  This study analyzes the correlation between muscle memory—defined as the ability of muscles to regain mass and strength after a period of inactivity—and its possible association with intelligence, as measured by intelligence quotient (IQ) tests. This study explores whether the higher cognitive processing speed characteristic of individuals with high IQ correlates with an accelerated basal metabolism, considering the impact of cerebral energy expenditure. The methodology involves evaluating groups of individuals with a history of intermittent resistance training and their response to resuming exercise, correlating these data with neurocognitive tests and metabolic measurements, including magnetic resonance spectroscopy (MRS) and indirect calorimetry. Preliminary results suggest an association between cerebral and muscular metabolic efficiency, raising hypotheses about possible shared biochemical and genetic mechanisms.