Summary
Researchers found that vibrating certain tendons before exercise can make physical activity feel less demanding. The study used devices on the Achilles and knee tendons during cycling sessions, leading participants to exert more effort without feeling that exercise was more challenging.
Key Facts
- An international research team from Canada and France conducted the study.
- They used vibration devices on participants' Achilles and knee tendons before exercise.
- Participants cycled harder and produced more power during the tendon vibration sessions.
- Despite exerting more, participants felt the workout was as easy as without vibration.
- The study only tested this method during a short, three-minute cycling exercise.
- Vibration changes how the brain perceives effort by affecting signals from muscles.
- Understanding these signals could encourage more regular physical activity.
