A new study found swearing can improve physical performance

This article discusses a study published in the American Psychologist journal that found swearing can improve physical performance by making people feel more focused, confident, and less distracted. The study, conducted by researchers from Keele University and the University of Alabama in Huntsville, suggests that swearing can put people in a disinhibited state of mind, allowing them to push harder in different situations. Participants who repeated a swear word during a chair pushup exercise performed better than those who repeated a neutral word, reporting higher confidence and less distraction. The findings suggest that swearing is a readily available, low-cost tool for boosting performance.