"Post-Exercise Mental Weightlifting Boosts Speed and Muscle Growth, Study Finds"

A new study has found that incorporating mental training into physical training can significantly improve endurance performance. The study, which focused on elite road cyclists, used a method called Brain Endurance Training (BET) where participants performed cognitively-demanding tasks after each training session. The results showed that Post-BET increased stamina by 11.4% and 17.1% for different power outputs, improved power and distance in time trials, and enhanced cognitive performance. The findings suggest that mental "weight lifting" can fortify the brain against mental fatigue, reducing the perception of effort and improving endurance.