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Rage workouts: the best way to exercise
Angry gym classes are booming, with activities including pummelling tyres with a sledgehammer. But they might not be as cathartic as they at first appear
TL;DR
- Fitness classes are incorporating anger as a core element, with activities like sledgehammering tires and screaming workouts.
- These 'rage workouts' are seen as a way to blow off steam and are becoming more popular.
- Research indicates that physically venting anger by hitting objects may actually increase aggression.
- A study suggests that doing nothing, like sitting quietly, is more effective at reducing anger than physical exertion.
- The effectiveness of these classes as a cathartic release is questioned by scientific findings.