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Stimulating Performance: Brain Modulation and Cognition in Female Ultramarathon Runners

Ultra-endurance sports place extreme demands not only on the body but also on the brain. Understanding how cognitive function responds under prolonged stress, and whether targeted brain stimulation can support mental performance, opens new frontiers in sports science. High-definition…

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2026 ACSM Annual Meeting Online Exclusive Tutorial Lecture

What you will learn

  • Assess the potential of high-definition transcranial direct current stimulation (HD-tDCS) as a tool to enhance cognitive performance in female ultramarathon athletes
  • Interpret changes in brain electrical activity through EEG data in response to ultra-endurance stress and neuromodulation
  • Apply evidence-based insights on neurocognitive demands of ultra-endurance exercise to optimize athlete preparation and mental performance strategies

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