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Just Imagining a Workout Can Make You Stronger

Original: Just imagining a workout can make you stronger (2016)

A 2016 article argues that mental imagery of exercise can produce measurable strength gains. Citing research on the mind-muscle connection, it reports that people who visualized workouts increased muscle strength without physical training, a finding popular with fitness enthusiasts and those interested in how the brain drives physical performance.

Why now: The surprising claim that imagination alone can build strength keeps sparking debate about the science of mental training.

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