"Done right, strength training is a cerebral practice - it requires the patience, form and focus of gentler activities like yoga or Tai Chi. That's why you'll hear trainers use phrases like "mind-muscle connection," "time under tension" or perhaps " kinesthesia." They want you to honor and engage with your neuromuscular network, to feel the reps, not rush through them. But I've found phones can get in the way of all that, just like they disrupt everything else these days"
"I've certainly dabbled in fitness apps in the past - from Centr to Hevy to Peloton - and if one works for you, keep at it. I know those in-ear coaches are lightyears ahead of where they used to be, and if you're trying to get a routine off the ground or keep one going, the right app could prove invaluable."
Strength training benefits from patience, precise form, and focused neuromuscular engagement similar to yoga or Tai Chi. The mere presence of a phone can diminish cognitive resources and limit attention during workouts. Fitness apps can help establish and maintain routines, but habitual phone use between sets often becomes a distraction. Prioritizing neuromuscular feedback and reducing digital interruptions supports better mind-muscle connection and controlled time under tension. A simple analog tool like a stopwatch preserves focus, enforces consistent pacing, and avoids the cognitive cost associated with smartphone presence during strength sessions.
Read at InsideHook
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