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Why Social Media Might Be Making You Slower

Scrolling through social media demands more attention than we think—and that might be costing us in the gym. A new study shows that athletes who used apps like Instagram before training felt more mentally fatigued and performed worse in skill-based drills. While their strength stayed the same, their precision and efficiency dropped. The culprit? Divided attention and lingering mental fatigue. Unlike passive activities, social media pulls focus in dozens of directions, leaving less mental energy for your workout. To train at your best, protect your attention. Choose pre-workout habits that refresh your mind, not drain it. Your performance depends on it.


 
 
 

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