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    Area of Science:

    • Neuroscience
    • Human Physiology
    • Behavioral Economics

    Background:

    • Physical fatigue influences effort-based decisions, but underlying physiological mechanisms remain unclear.
    • Understanding fatigue's impact on decision-making is crucial for various fields, including sports science and rehabilitation.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To differentiate the effects of reduced muscle capacity versus increased neuromuscular drive on effort-based decision-making.
    • To investigate how different physiological responses to fatigue alter the subjective cost of physical exertion.

    Main Methods:

    • Developed a novel biofeedback paradigm manipulating neuromuscular drive during fatiguing tasks.
    • Utilized computational modeling to analyze choice behavior under different biofeedback conditions (force vs. EMG).
    • Measured changes in muscle strength, perceived fatigue, and decision-making parameters.

    Main Results:

    • Both biofeedback conditions similarly reduced muscle strength and increased fatigue perception.
    • Force biofeedback, requiring compensatory neuromuscular activation, significantly elevated the subjective cost of effort compared to EMG biofeedback.
    • Computational models revealed distinct impacts of physiological fatigue components on effort valuation.

    Conclusions:

    • Fatigue is not monolithic; it comprises separable components influencing effort-based decisions.
    • Compensatory neuromuscular strategies during fatigue significantly increase the perceived cost of exertion.
    • Findings offer insights into physiological mechanisms protecting homeostasis during physical challenges and motivating behavior.