[HTML][HTML] Voluntary co-contraction of ankle muscles alters motor unit discharge characteristics and reduces estimates of persistent inward currents

MM Gomes, ST Jenz, JA Beauchamp, F Negro… - bioRxiv, 2024 - ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
Motoneuronal persistent inward currents (PICs) are both facilitated by neuromodulatory
inputs and highly sensitive to local inhibitory circuits (eg, Ia reciprocal inhibition). Methods …

Muscle activity increased after co-contraction resistance training, but it was unrelated to the rating of perceived exertion in older adults

MM Villalba, RA Fujita, BLS Bedo, JO Faria… - Brazilian Journal of …, 2024 - socibracom.com
BACKGROUND: Evaluating exercise intensity is crucial for designing effective training
programs and monitoring progress. The Rating of Perceived Exertion (RPE) scale, a …