The gym's about to get a whole lot swear-ier, thanks to science. A new study adds to the growing body of evidence that swearing can help us unleash our inner strength, improving physical ...

3 days ago · New research suggests that swearing can give your body a surprising edge, helping you tap into hidden reserves of strength and endurance under pressure.

3 days ago · There’s a growing body of scientific evidence that this is indeed the case. The technical term is the “ hypoalgesic effect of swearing. ” Cursing can also improve physical strength and …

4 days ago · Both experiments suggested that swearing offers an advantage in physical performance, with participants achieving longer chair push-up hold times as they repeated their foul-mouthed …

4 days ago · “Swearing is actually a calorie-neutral, drug-free, low-cost, available device at our disposal for after we want a lift in efficiency.” The analysis is printed in American Psychologist.

Mar 13, 2025 · But beyond being a quirk of elite athletes, grunting has been shown to actually improve performance. In a study of 32 collegiate tennis players, researchers found that when players grunted …

Dec 14, 2025 · The process of becoming stronger is a fundamental biological and psychological drive, representing the body and mind’s innate capacity to adapt to challenge. Strength encompasses not …