ArticleInternational journal of exercise science2026
Effects of Inner Monologue Swearing on Physical Performance.
Article in International journal of exercise science, 2026. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.
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Abstract
There is compelling evidence that verbalizing swear words out loud increases physical performance. However, from a practical standpoint, verbal swearing may not always be feasible in public settings. One potential alternative is the use of inner monologue swearing (i.e. verbalizing in one's mind), which could extend the utility of swearing to environments where vocalizing profanity is restricted. This study investigated whether inner monologue swearing enhances physical performance using a randomized crossover design. Forty-two physically active individuals were recruited for the study. Each participant completed two separate visits, spaced at least 72 hours apart to allow for recovery. During each visit, participants repeated, using inner monologue, either a swear word or neutral word every five seconds while completing three exercise tests in sequence: 1) grip strength, 2) wall sit time to exhaustion, and 3) plank time to exhaustion. Results indicate no significant difference in grip strength between swearing and neutral word conditions (
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