View PDFUnder a Creative Commons licenseopen accessHighlights•Cognitive and physical performance were improved by 6-weeks of training compared to control.•BET improved performance on some cognitive and exercise tasks more than standard exercise training, especially when fatigued.•BET can improve cognitive and performance performance in older adults.•Combined training interventions can tackle aging-related declines in performance.AbstractObjectivesCognitive and physical performance is impaired by...