Brain training and psychobiology of endurance performance with professor Samuele Marcora | EP#17
Mind over muscle isn't just a saying, to an extent it's actual science, and you can use that to your advantage in your triathlon training. Today's interview is with Professor Samuele Marcora, Director of Research at the School of Sports and Exercise Sciences at the University of Kent. He is a leading expert on psychobiology in endurance performance, and has done extensive research showing that endurance performance is not just limited by our physiological fitness, but also by our minds and mental fitness. He is also leading the way in the fascinating research of Brain Endurance Training (BET). IN THIS EPISODE YOU'LL LEARN: -Why traditional physiological models aren't enough to explain limits in endurance performance -Perception of effort and how it governs endurance performance -The benefits of practicing positive, motivational self-talk -Why mental fatigue is a critical component in the endurance performance model -How you can use Brain Endurance Training to improve your tolerance to mental fatigue LISTENER QUESTIONS: If you have questions that you want me to answer on the show or off the show (in an email), send me your question via email or Twitter (contact information below). NOTES: If you enjoy the show, please help me out by subscribing, rating and reviewing: www.scientifictriathlon.com/rate/ SHOWNOTES: www.thattriathlonshow.com Send feedback, questions or just wanna chat? CONTACT me at [email protected] or connect on Twitter - my handle is @SciTriat.
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