This study showed that motivational self-talk reduced RPE and thereby improved endurance performance (as measured by time to exhaustion): https://t.co/yzWVt7hamy I've shared a couple of previous papers on self-talk: https://t.co/vUSwyWAc6g #332/366
Talking yourself out of exhaustion: the effects of self-talk on endurance performance.
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The discussion underscores the importance of self-talk in athletic performance, with posts referencing the study directly and highlighting how positive self-talk like 'You got this' can enhance endurance. The tone and choice of words, such as 'cool study to back this up' and 'game changer,' reveal enthusiasm and a perception of significant impact on sports psychology and physical training.
All discussions strongly support the findings of the study, emphasizing the positive effects of self-talk on endurance performance and highlighting its potential as a useful mental strategy.
Posts demonstrate high interest through references to specific research articles, use of technical terms, and calls to check out the study, showing engagement with the topic.
Many discussions actively explore how self-talk influences effort perception and fatigue, with some sharing personal experiences or linking to related papers and practices, indicating deeper engagement.
The emphasis on the practical implications for athletes and physical therapists, along with calls for considering mental strategies in training, reflect a belief that this study could significantly influence performance approaches.
Abstract in brief
- This study explored how motivational self-talk (ST), a psychological strategy, can reduce perceived effort (RPE) and improve endurance performance during cycling tests, supporting the psychobiological model which states effort perception determines endurance ability.
- Results showed that participants using self-talk increased their time to exhaustion (TTE) and experienced lower RPE at certain points during exercise compared to a control group, indicating that self-talk can make endurance activities feel easier and last longer.
- The findings suggest that psychological interventions like motivational self-talk can positively influence perception of effort and performance, emphasizing the importance of mental strategies in enhancing athletic endurance as supported by the psychobiological model.]
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Most liked on X and BlueskyToday’s #PhysioPhact is another #Throwback about goal directed self talk on performance. Check it out! —— doi: 10.1249/MSS.0000000000000184 —— #SportsPhysicalTherapy #SportsPT #StrengthAndConditioning #ExercisePhysiology #Exercise #Strengthening #Strong #CrossFit https://t.co/asUg9VPVeZ
@xHeartWork There's actually a real cool study to back this up: "Talking Yourself Out of Exhaustion: The Effects of Self-talk on Endurance Performance" Exercisers who were instructed to hype themselves up ("You got this") performed better than the control. https://t.co/W3CuD9aQqd
How you talk to yourself influences rates of fatigue. You can choose how you talk to yourself. So… https://t.co/tgfIlqOB7w
Talking yourself out of exhaustion: the effects of self-talk on endurance performance. - PubMed - NCBI https://t.co/ocFfIScHmz
paper: Talking yourself out of exhaustion: the effects of self-talk on endurance performance https://t.co/wlw0PkpAFq
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@xHeartWork There's actually a real cool study to back this up: "Talking Yourself Out of Exhaustion: The Effects of Self-talk on Endurance Performance" Exercisers who were instructed to hype themselves up ("You got this") performed better than the control. https://t.co/W3CuD9aQqd
Today’s #PhysioPhact is another #Throwback about goal directed self talk on performance. Check it out! —— doi: 10.1249/MSS.0000000000000184 —— #SportsPhysicalTherapy #SportsPT #StrengthAndConditioning #ExercisePhysiology #Exercise #Strengthening #Strong #CrossFit https://t.co/asUg9VPVeZ
Talking yourself out of exhaustion: the effects of self-talk on endurance performance https://t.co/bblaagF2ZM
Talking yourself out of exhaustion: the effects of self-talk on endurance performance https://t.co/UzCcfkZGvs
Today's #PhysioPhact it's all about positivity and goal directed self talk and how that affects performance. Check it out! _____ doi: 10.1249/MSS.0000000000000184 _____ #SportsPhysicalTherapy #SportsPT #PhysicalTherapy #PT #DPT #DPTStudent #GetPT1st #Rehabilitation #Rehab https://t.co/3QRhux9Y3y
This study showed that motivational self-talk reduced RPE and thereby improved endurance performance (as measured by time to exhaustion): https://t.co/yzWVt7hamy I've shared a couple of previous papers on self-talk: https://t.co/vUSwyWAc6g #332/366
How you talk to yourself influences rates of fatigue. You can choose how you talk to yourself. So… https://t.co/tgfIlqOB7w
paper: Talking yourself out of exhaustion: the effects of self-talk on endurance performance https://t.co/wlw0PkpAFq
Talking yourself out of exhaustion: the effects of self-talk on endurance performance. - PubMed - NCBI https://t.co/ocFfIScHmz
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