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Sam Hopes

New study suggests this is the one bizarre way you can boost workouts — and it's not what we expected

Man holding two dumbbells looking down at the weight, outdoors.

Ever hit that moment in your workout where nothing will lift the weight or get you over the finish line other than cursing — pretty darn loudly? Well, new research suggests the odd swear word could boost your athletic performance. Three cheers for the F-word!

According to a mini-review published just this November swearing can positively impact strength, power and endurance during short-lived high-intensity efforts of exercise.

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