Yhn HealthFitness first seen 2 d ago, last 44 min ago, peak #6
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 cited in the 2016 Nautilus piece found that people who simply imagined flexing a muscle or performing movements increased muscle strength over weeks, likely through strengthened neural pathways rather than physical training. The idea resurfaced on Hacker News, where readers are debating how far mental practice can substitute for real workouts.
Why now: The counterintuitive finding that mental imagery alone can build strength is being discussed and debated again on Hacker News.
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