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Watching erotic or aggressive videos before training leads to measurable improvements in the physical performance of rugby players, according to scientists. The Times' Hannah Devlin reports (via paywall).
"The findings might not help England’s rugby players to redress their reputation after a poor World Cup campaign, but coaches believe that the results could help players to maximise the effectiveness of training sessions.
"The study, involving 12 professionals from a top English rugby union team, found that when players were shown a four-minute clip of either exotic dancing or an ultimate fighting championship (UFC) competitor, they experienced a peak in testosterone levels and their power output rose in strength-conditioning exercises.
"The study, which is due to be published in the journal Hormones and Behaviour, was carried out by UK Sport, which provides scientific guidance to the British Olympic squad.
"Some coaches are already using “motivational” videos of this type to help to boost performance in training, according to scientists."
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