title: Attentional processes during submaximal exercises.
abstract: Blood levels of lactate and glucose were measured in 15 healthy male athletes with the purpose of evaluating possible correlation between their blood values and intensity and selectivity of attention, after a 30-min steady-state test performed at 60 and 80% of maximal oxygen consumption (VO2max). On the basis of the results, we conclude that, during aerobic exercise, a worsening of attentional capabilities does not occur unless there is an increase of blood lactate above 4 mmol/l.
authors.affiliation: Department of Sciences of Formation, University of Catania , Catania , Italy .
authors.forename: Valentina
authors.initials: V
authors.lastname: Perciavalle
authors.forename: Giovanna
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Alagona
authors.forename: Tiziana
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Maci
authors.forename: Maria Cristina
authors.initials: MC
authors.lastname: Petralia
authors.forename: Erminio
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Costanzo
authors.forename: Vincenzo
authors.initials: V
authors.lastname: Perciavalle
authors.forename: Marinella
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Coco
mesh_terms: D001288:Attention / Q000502:physiology*; D001786:Blood Glucose / Q000032:analysis*; D015444:Exercise / Q000502:physiology*; D006801:Humans; D019344:Lactic Acid / Q000097:blood*; D008297:Male; D055815:Young Adult
chemical_list: D001786:Blood Glucose; D019344:Lactic Acid