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Motivational Coaching Cues Can Modulate Prefrontal Cortex Activity and Perceptual Responses of Elite Football Players During High-Intensity Interval Training: A Randomised Crossover fNIRS Study.
European journal of sport science·August 1, 2026·PMID 42533283
Why it mattersUnderstanding how motivational cues influence brain activity and perception during HIIT can help coaches and performance specialists optimize training protocols. Reduced perceived effort and enhanced neural efficiency may allow athletes to tolerate higher training loads or maintain performance under fatigue.
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