Thinking while exercising? study reveals how mental effort wears out your muscles
NCT ID NCT05121272
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looked at how doing a mental task while exercising affects muscle fatigue in healthy adults aged 18-35 and 65-90. Researchers measured changes in arm strength, anxiety, blood pressure, and fatigue using questionnaires and a custom device. The goal was to understand the link between cognitive demand and physical tiredness, not to provide any treatment.
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University of Oklahoma
Norman, Oklahoma, 73071, United States
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