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.
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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Coach Laura Henry
Laura Henry is a Syracuse, NY-based coach who is a USA Triathlon Level II Long Course and Level II Paratriathlon Certified Coach, USA Cycling Level 2 Certified Coach, VFS Certified Bike Fitter, and has successfully completed NASM's Certified Personal Trainer course. Coach Laura is passionate about helping athletes of all ability levels reach their goals and has coached many athletes to success.
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