A critical evaluation of experimental studies indicates that: (1) ‘hypnotic induction’ per se , without suggestions for improved performance, does not significantly enhance either strength or endurance; and (2), in general, motivational suggestions augment performance on tests of strength and endurance irrespective of the presence or absence of ‘hypnosis’.
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