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Think You’re Too Tired To Exercise? Your Muscles May Say Otherwise

A new study found mental fatigue made people stop cycling 11% sooner and rate the effort as harder—yet their muscle activation didn't meaningfully change.

By Elliot O·Sep 24, 2026
Think You’re Too Tired To Exercise? Your Muscles May Say Otherwise

Originally reported by MindBodyGreen.

A new study found mental fatigue made people stop cycling 11% sooner and rate the effort as harder—yet their muscle activation didn't meaningfully change.

Read the full story at MindBodyGreen →

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