Autonomic changes induced by pre-competitive stress in cyclists in relation to physical fitness and anxiety.

Cycling is a sport which requires great physical effort from athletes. The stress and anxiety of competition might interfere greatly with performance, by impacting the autonomic system. Physiological alterations, such as situations that irritate, frighten or excite the individual can cause a stress...

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Main Authors: Iransé Oliveira-Silva, Vinícius Araújo Silva, Raphael Martins Cunha, Carl Foster
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2018-01-01
Series:PLoS ONE
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0209834