What The ****?! Swearing Can Improve Your Workout Performance?

Yep, you read that right. No bull**** here, we're getting straight to the point.

A 2024 review showed that swearing might actually boost your workout performance. In the study, participants were told to shout out a curse word, the kind you'd scream after stubbing your toe or smacking your head. Unsurprisingly, the top picks were the ol’ reliable F-bomb and... something zuPOO could help with.

So what happened?

The results found in Table 1 showed:

• Increased in anaerobic power by 4.5% 

• Increased Grip strength by 8%

• Improved Wall sit time by 22%

• Improved Push-ups by 15%

• Improved Plank time by 12%

Why does this happen?

The exact reason is still a bit of a mystery, but the leading theories include increased pain tolerance and a bit of psychological detachment from the discomfort of exercise. Basically, swearing might trick your brain into pushing harder for longer.

Now, we’re not saying you should start yelling the F-word at your gym’s yoga class. But if you’re chasing a new PR, letting a few choice words fly (under your breath) is a free tip you can implement immediately that might just give you that extra edge.

So next time your workout sucks? Swear it out.

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References

1. Washmuth, N. B., Stephens, R., & Ballmann, C. G. (2024). Effect of swearing on physical performance: a mini-review. Frontiers in psychology, 15, 1445175. https://doi.org/10.3389/fpsyg.2024.1445175