If gym guys switch up their workouts randomly every time, they stay more motivated over 8 weeks compared to doing the same routine every time.

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The effects of exercise variation in muscle thickness, maximal strength and motivation in resistance trained men

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2019

The study found that when people switched up their workouts randomly, they felt more motivated to keep going, while those who did the same routine didn’t feel much change in motivation—just like the claim says.

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The effects of exercise variation in muscle thickness, maximal strength and motivation in resistance trained men

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DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0226989

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