For Those Who Struggle With Workouts, Dressing to Fit The Part May Help
A recent study conducted at the University of Freiburg confirmed that the placebo effect can be utilized in improving workouts.
Are you one of those people who really just doesn't like going to the gym? Do you often feel like you aren't getting as much out of your workouts as you would like? Well, there may be some reasoning and science behind those lack of gains or lack of going to the gym, and the main reason is the self-motivation you have during workouts. Researchers at the University of Freiburg have discovered that one's expectations have a major influence on just how strenuous the person perceives the exercise to be. The team invited 78 men and women between the ages of 18-32 to ride a stationary bike for 30 minutes. The participants were also asked how athletic they thought they were beforehand and then were asked to put on a compression shirt made by a well-known sports clothing brand.
Once the participants were riding the bikes, they were all asked every five minutes what their level of stress was. Additionally, one group of participants were shown a film promoting the benefits of the compression shirt and cycling while the other group was shown a film showing the negative effects of the compression shirt and comparing them to regular athletic attire. The participants were unaware of the difference of the content of the films. After riding the bike those that said they were athletic before the ride were not affected by the film, however, those that reported low levels of athleticism were boosted by the positive film but became more stressed if they watched the negative film. So if you're looking for a boost of confidence at the gym, some gear to make you feel good may actually be the answer.
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