Contribution of flow state to the discrepancy between perceived exercise intensity and physiological intensity during endurance bike exercise.
BMC sports science, medicine & rehabilitation September 26, 2025 Satoshi Takinami, Yasushi Nakatani, Yumie Ono et al.
The flow phenomenon, achieving a heightened state of concentration, is characterized by an autotelic experience, which may reduce the perception of physical exertion during sports activities. It has been extensively documented in sports and is associated with exceptional performance. However, despite comprehensive descriptions of the autotelic experience in flow, the physiological mechanisms...