"'Consumer culture does nearly everything in its power to estrange people from their bodies,' said Tatsiana Padhaiskaya, co-author of the study. 'Digitalisation, social media, and the cultural obsession with outward appearances have pushed us away from sensing what is actually going on with our bodies.'"
"Many participants felt that devices limited their ability to tune into their body. 'This is because the advice given to them, especially in the early stages, are based on standard rules and not always tailored to each individual,' the researchers explained."
"Smartwatches can lead to 'sensory overload'. Things like notifications about pace, feedback, and reminders to move can be distracting, according to the team."
"By ditching their smartwatches, runners are able to learn to turn their attention inwards. Athletes interviewed in the study said they suddenly noticed subtle signals like a 'little niggle' in the."
A study from Aalto University found that smartwatches distract athletes from their bodily sensations, negatively impacting performance. Interviews with ultra-runners revealed that many felt wearables limited their ability to listen to their bodies. The researchers noted that standard advice from these devices can lead to incorrect pacing and overtraining. Additionally, notifications and feedback from smartwatches contribute to sensory overload, making it difficult for runners to focus inward and recognize subtle physical signals during races.
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