Hot Damn! New Study Finds That Cursing Can Actually Improve Your Workout

Can swearing help you push through a workout or other challenging physical task? 

According to a new study published on Thursday in the journal American Psychologist, dropping that F-bomb does more than express your frustration at a physically intensive situation. It can help you focus more, let go of whatever is holding you back and help you finish the task. 

The study proposes that “swearing, a simple and universally accessible linguistic tool, can function as an effective intervention to counteract…