Cognition plays a key role in sports performance. This meta-analytic review synthesizes
research that examined the relationship between cognitive functions, skills, and sports …

In this overview, we summarize the findings of the literature with regards to physiology and
pathophysiology of ultra-marathon running. The number of ultra-marathon races and the …

Mental fatigue is known to increase subjective feelings of fatigue and to decrease cognitive
performance, but its impact on physical performance remains poorly understood. The aim of …

Purpose Given the important role of the brain in regulating endurance performance, this
comparative study sought to determine whether professional road cyclists have superior …

Ultra-endurance has been defined as any exercise bout that exceeds 6 h. A number of
exceptional, record-breaking performances by female athletes in ultra-endurance sport have …

Mindfulness interventions have been linked to improved sport performance and executive
functions; however, few studies have explored the effects of mindfulness on sport …

Objectives Past research has indicated the significance of Executive Functions (EF) in
several sports. According to the cognitive skill transfer hypothesis, training in specific …

Self-regulation reflects an individual's efforts to bring behavior and thinking into line with
often consciously desired goals. During endurance activity, self-regulation requires an …

Ultra-endurance running (UER) poses extreme mental and physical challenges that present
many barriers to completion, let alone performance. Despite these challenges, participation …

High-performing athletes possess the ability to read the game, which is known as the “sports
brain.” The purpose of this study was to investigate differences in athletes' cognitive …