Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation: No Effect on Aerobic Performance, Heart Rate, or Rating of Perceived Exertion in a Progressive Taekwondo-Specific Test.

CONCLUSIONS: Extracephalic bihemispheric a-tDCS over M1 did not influence the aerobic performance of taekwondo athletes or their psychophysiological responses, so athletes and staff should be cautious when using it in a direct-to-consumer manner. PMID: 32023547 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/32023547?dopt=Abstract

Source: International Journal of Sports Physiology and Performance - February 7, 2020 Category: Sports Medicine Tags: Int J Sports Physiol Perform Source Type: research