The Science of Fatigue
Mental and muscle fatigue is part of every sporting endeavour. But what is fatigue? What happens in the body when we get tired and is it possible to push beyond our perceived limits?
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SHOW NOTES:
Caught My Eye:
The case of the cheating fishermen
The article on the fallout from the apparently botched doping case of Peter Bol.
The Swimming England announcement of their trans policy
Fatigue Discussion
My own review article on how pacing strategy is regulated as part of a homeostatic system
A paper on how neurotransmitters in the brain affect fatigue and performance
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