Samuele Marcora

Samuele Marcora is a scientist who studies how mental effort and motivation influence physical performance, especially in sports and exercise. His research explores how our brain's perception of effort and fatigue can limit what we achieve physically, even when our muscles are capable. Marcora aims to understand the mind's role in endurance and how mental training or strategies might help people push themselves further. His work bridges psychology and physiology, offering insights into improving athletic performance and mental resilience.