Research Shows Time Perception Slows During Workouts
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Science
March 26, 2025 13:56
- Discover why time feels slower during exercise and its impact on perception. Study led by Professor Andrew Edwards.
Time Perception During Workouts
A recent study reveals that monotonous workouts feel 10% longer due to increased sensory information processing.
Professor Andrew Edwards explains how focusing on body sensations affects our perception of time.
- Participants in the study felt 30 seconds had passed while only 27 seconds had elapsed.
- 33 individuals cycled on stationary bikes, experiencing time distortion during exercise.
Contrary results were observed during rest periods, indicating a complex time perception mechanism.