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The impact of mental fatigue on physiological tolerance and athletic performance in athletes: Exploring central and peripheral mechanisms.
Journal of sports sciences·December 1, 2025·PMID 41214445
Why it mattersMental fatigue is a common but underrecognized factor that can impair endurance performance through measurable neurophysiological changes. Understanding this link helps clinicians and coaches address cognitive load as a modifiable performance variable in training and competition planning.
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