Chapter
Overcoming Visual Challenges to Improve Exercise
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Skewed perception due to physical limitations can make exercising more challenging and less motivational. However, adjusting visual goal lines and spotlighting intermediate goals can help overcome these challenges and improve exercise for people of all fitness levels.
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The way in which people see the world can have an impact on the motivation and likelihood of exercising.
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Summary
The way in which people see the world can have an impact on the motivation and likelihood of exercising. Studies have shown that the technique of adjusting visual goal lines or setting visual spotlights on intermediate goals can help everyone improve exercise regardless of shape.
ChapterOvercoming Visual Challenges to Improve Exercise
EpisodeDr. Emily Balcetis: Tools for Setting & Achieving Goals
PodcastHuberman Lab
Caffeine is a well-known stimulant that can cause changes in our visual system, but stress and arousal can also affect our visual aperture.
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Caffeine is a well-known stimulant that can cause changes in our visual system, but stress and arousal can also affect our visual aperture. However, the speaker prefers decaf over regular coffee because caffeine doesn't make them feel more awake or energized.