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Does psychological stress improve physical performance?

Y Takemura1, S Kikuchi, Y Inaba

  • 1Department of Epidemiology and Environmental Health, Juntendo University School of Medicine, Tokyo, Japan.

The Tohoku Journal of Experimental Medicine
|May 6, 1999
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Psychological stress can improve physical performance, especially in students with high anxiety traits. This stress response, measured by pulse rate, led to faster running times in a 50-meter dash.

Area of Science:

  • Psychology
  • Sports Science
  • Human Performance

Background:

  • Understanding the interplay between psychological stress and physical capabilities is crucial.
  • Personality traits, such as anxiety, may modulate the effects of stress on performance.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate if psychological stress enhances physical performance.
  • To examine the influence of personality traits on stress-induced performance changes.

Main Methods:

  • Ninety-three students completed a 50-meter run under two conditions: a stressful annual physical test and a non-stressful control condition.
  • Pulse rate was monitored as an indicator of psychological stress.
  • The State-Trait Anxiety Inventory was administered to assess personality traits.

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Main Results:

  • Pulse rate was significantly higher during the physical test, confirming it as a stressor.
  • Running times were faster during the stressful physical test compared to the control.
  • Students with high anxiety-trait scores demonstrated enhanced running performance under stress, unlike their low-anxiety counterparts.

Conclusions:

  • Psychological stress can enhance physical performance in specific individuals, particularly those with high anxiety traits.
  • A significant interaction exists between psychological stress and personality traits in influencing physical performance.