Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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7278671 | Biological Psychology | 2014 | 6 Pages |
Abstract
The purpose of this study was to investigate the aftereffects of self-generated mental imagery of an effortful task on physical self-control endurance and muscle fatigue. Participants performed two isometric handgrip endurance trials (50% of maximum contraction) separated by either an imagery manipulation or a quiet rest period. The imagery group showed greater negative changes in endurance performance from trial 1 to trial 2 (p = .003, d = 0.87) and increased muscle activation at baseline (p = .01, d = 0.73) and at 25% (p = .03, d = 0.61) of the second endurance trial compared to controls. We conclude that imagined performance of an effortful task depletes self-control strength and contributes to muscle fatigue.
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Authors
Jeffrey D. Graham, Michael W.L. Sonne, Steven R. Bray,