Mental fatigue impairs cycling endurance performance and perception of effort, but not muscle activation
Robin Souron, Aurélie Sarcher, Lilian Lacourpaille, Ines Boulaouche, Calvin Richier, Thomas Mangin, Mathieu Gruet, Julie Doron, Marc Jubeau, Benjamin Pageaux
This study shows mental fatigue reduces cycling endurance time and increases perceived effort but does not affect muscle activation.
Peer Community Journal · Jul 27, 2026Peer-reviewedPhysiology