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Brain stimulation modulates the autonomic nervous system, rating of perceived exertion and performance during maximal exercise

Alexandre Hideki Okano, Eduardo Bodnariuc Fontes, Rafael Ayres Montenegro, Paulo Farinatti, Edílson Serpeloni Cyrino, Li M. Li, Marom Bikson, Timothy D. Noakes

British Journal of Sports Medicine · 2013 · 288 citations · 56 references

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Abstract

The findings suggest that non-invasive brain stimulation over the TC modulates the ANS activity and the sensory perception of effort and exercise performance, indicating that the brain plays a crucial role in the exercise performance regulation.

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Sustained excitability elevations induced by transcranial DC motor cortex stimulation in humans

Michael A. Nitsche, Walter Paulus · Neurology · 2001 · 2.6K citations

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Subcortical and cortical brain activity during the feeling of self-generated emotions

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