The Influence of Monoamines -Dopamine and Serotonin- on the Ability to Perform Physical Exercises

Abstract

The ability to perform physical exercise is influenced by several factors, including the concentration and activity of monoamines, such as dopamine and serotonin. These neurotransmitters modulate several physiological systems that interfere with hormonal response, movement control, thermoregulation and motivation for effort. Therefore, understanding how monoamines interfere with your training capacity can be fundamental so that strategies can be designed with the aim of improving physical performance. Given the above, the objective of this study is to carry out a literature review on the influence of monoamines on the ability to perform physical exercise.

Keywords: Motivation, Thermoregulation, Physical performance, Fatigue

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Patricia da Conceição Rocha Rabelo,

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Published
2024-04-03
How to Cite
Rabelo, P. da C. R. (2024). The Influence of Monoamines -Dopamine and Serotonin- on the Ability to Perform Physical Exercises. Lecturas: Educación Física Y Deportes, 29(311), 182-194. https://doi.org/10.46642/efd.v29i311.7255
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