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Dr Dougal Sutherland: The impact of swearing on physical performance

Dr Dougal Sutherland: The impact of swearing on physical performance

Saturday Morning with Jack Tame · Newstalk ZB

January 23, 20267m 59s

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Turns out that not only is swearing good for pain, but it may also increase performance. 

In many situations where physical effort or performance is required, people often hold themselves back, and holding back emotionally can lead to underperforming physically as well. 

Dr Dougal Sutherland joined Jack Tame to discuss the growing evidence that “letting it all hang out”, aka shouting, grunting, and even swearing, can benefit your performance. 

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swearingdr dougal sutherlanddougal sutherlandphysical performancesportathletics