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31 sats \ 8 replies \ @Undisciplined 21 Jan \ parent \ on: Do "F words" (Profanity) increase performance of athletes or fitness freaks? HealthAndFitness
I would say that it probably does something useful or we wouldn't do it so automatically.
Most of our behaviors have some adaptive explanation, especially when there's no obvious rational explanation.
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80 sats \ 7 replies \ @IamSINGLE OP 21 Jan
Have you ever used profanity personally while working out or playing? What are the results?
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24 sats \ 2 replies \ @Aardvark 21 Jan
I'm more likely to grunt or growl when lifting something heavy than using profanity, but I may try it now
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41 sats \ 1 reply \ @Undisciplined 21 Jan
The aardvark is a rather quiet animal. However, it does make soft grunting sounds
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35 sats \ 0 replies \ @Aardvark 21 Jan
Especially when mating.... or so I'm told...
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20 sats \ 3 replies \ @Undisciplined 21 Jan
Sure, but I have nothing to compare it too, since I've never intentionally restrained myself from using profanity either.
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57 sats \ 2 replies \ @IamSINGLE OP 21 Jan
Would you be comparing it now to see if it does improve your performance ir resolution for a task?
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19 sats \ 1 reply \ @Undisciplined 21 Jan
No, I seldom do anything strenuous enough to warrant swearing and I'm certainly not going to stop swearing at the cold wind when I'm outside.
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59 sats \ 0 replies \ @IamSINGLE OP 21 Jan
It seems and it's quite common there. It's not so common here in Indian culture. We have our words but you risk losing all of your respect if you ever try one.
However India is still largely a masculine society and I've often listened man use profanity in conversations but not surely to increase performance. It's just common.
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