Sweat and Swear Circuit

Get ready to sweat and swear your way to fitness! According to Sam Jones from the Washington Post, scientists have discovered that uttering a well-placed four-letter word can increase pain tolerance and strength, making it the ultimate workout hack!

Introducing the “Swear Circuit” Workout:

• Warm up with 10 minutes of light cardio while repeating your favorite swear word. This can be while you’re walking on the treadmill or on the recumbent bike, or even on a walk.

• Move on to strength training, here you will do 10 repetitions of chair-assisted squats, banded chest presses, and bicep curls while shouting “$%@! yeah, I’ve got this!” Repeat 3 times to rack in the benefits.

• Finish with a cool down of stretching, where you’ll do a modified cat/cow while whispering “$%@!,I’m flexible!”

Don’t believe us? Try this workout for yourself and see the results! Just remember, swearing is not just for sailors anymore – it’s for fitness enthusiasts too!

Jones, Sam. “Swearing Is Linked with Increased Pain Tolerance and Strength.” The Washington Post, 4 Mar. 2025