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Just Imagining a Workout Can Make You Stronger
Original: Just imagining a workout can make you stronger (2016)
Research suggests that mentally rehearsing exercise can produce measurable strength gains. Studies show that people who simply imagine contracting their muscles, without any physical training, can increase strength by up to a third, because mental practice activates the neural pathways that drive muscle movement. The findings, first reported by Nautilus in 2016, continue to draw attention from readers interested in fitness and the mind-body connection.
Why now: Readers are revisiting the counterintuitive science showing mental imagery alone can build strength, which challenges common assumptions about exercise.
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