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Why Multitasking is a Myth…Especially When it Comes to Workouts
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In a world where people are increasingly busy and seeking to get as much done as possible, the idea of multitasking is incredibly, incredibly alluring. The hard truth is that multitasking is a myth, and that’s especially true for endurance athletes while they are completing workouts. If you want to reap the benefits and/or see performance gains over time, resist the urge to attempt to multitask while doing workouts.
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Sources:
American Psychological Association. “Multitasking: Switching Costs.” American Psychological Association, 20 Mar. 2006. Accessed 18 Nov. 2024.
Telis, Gisela. “Multitasking Splits the Brain.” Science | AAAS, 15 Apr. 2010. Accessed 18 Nov. 2024.
Newport, Cal. “Deep Habits: The Danger of Pseudo-Depth.” Cal Newport, 12 Dec. 2015. Accessed 19 Nov. 2024.
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Chapters
1. Opening (00:00:00)
2. You Probably Won't Listen to This Entire Episode (00:00:16)
3. What is Multitasking? (00:02:01)
4. The True Cost of Multitasking (00:03:59)
5. Multitasking in Endurance Sports Training (00:08:06)
6. The Dangers of Multitasking During Workouts (00:09:57)
7. How to Reduce Multitasking in Endurance Sports Training (00:12:09)
8. The Bottom Line (00:13:28)
9. Closing (00:13:48)
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