Earth.com·3 min read·medium
Dark chocolate scent boosted workouts on an empty stomach
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A study from the University of Malaya found that smelling dark chocolate can increase the number of repetitions men perform during resistance training on an empty stomach. Researchers suggest the scent influences the brain's perception of effort, allowing for improved performance without increased strain.
Smelling chocolate between sets at the gym pushed men to complete far more repetitions than they managed with no scent at all, a new study has found.
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