When the group participated in the second assessment, they utilized their new skills and were documented as significantly improved their time and they commented that they felt that they were not working as hard.
This study is the first to document a direct link that self talking can reduce the rate of perceived exertion and improving endurance.
The study concluded their findings by saying that “psycho biological interventions which were designed to specifically target any favorable changes in perception of effort are beneficial to endurance performance”.
So whether you are attempting a marathon run or simply need the motivation to carry on with your work out, motivational self talking may provide the key to your success.
Decide on your mantra to build your sporting motivation, just remember that if you want to boost your endurance you will need to be kind and keep it positive.