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fromArs Technica
2 weeks ago
Psychology

Does swearing make you stronger? Science says yes.

Using the F-word increases pain tolerance and improves physical performance by reducing social restraint and boosting focus, confidence, and willingness to exert effort.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago
Psychology

Don't hold back, swearing can boost performance by lowering inhibitions, study finds

Swearing increases physical performance by lowering inhibitions, boosting confidence and flow, distracting attention from pain, and extending exertion time by about 11%.
fromBarca Universal
2 months ago

Barcelona see major fall in crucial stats that explains sudden dip in form | Barca Universal

When Flick arrived at Barcelona, he implemented significant changes to the players' daily routines, focusing heavily on conditioning and injury prevention. The club's new head of physical training, Julio Tous, even promised a radical improvement, including a 50% reduction in injuries. However, the current season tells a different story. By October, the team has already faced a worrying number of muscle injuries.
FC Barcelona
Television
fromVulture
3 months ago

Wednesday's Owen Painter Felt the Weird Vibes with Francoise Too

Owen Painter's Slurp evolves from a nearly fleshless zombie to his original form by consuming brains, with the actor improvising much of the physical performance.
Film
fromSan Francisco Bay Times
4 months ago

Unpacking the Memorable Queer Film Kill the Jockey - San Francisco Bay Times

Kill the Jockey follows Remo's transformation into Dolores, a reinvention after a racing accident, exploring rebirth, gender fluidity, surreal visuals, and physical performance.
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