Smelling Chocolate Helped Men Complete More Reps without Feeling More Tired
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MSNBCTV NEWSSmelling chocolate helped men complete more reps without feeling more tired
Simply smelling chocolate helped men complete more leg extension repetitions without making the workout feel harder, with dark chocolate producing the strongest effect. The researchers think familiar food aromas may influence appetite and motivation by making the brain anticipate eating.
Researchers at the University of Malaya found that men who smelled chocolate during exercise were able to do more repetitions without feeling tired. Those who smelled dark chocolate did about 18 more repetitions than the other group.
A recent study published in Frontiers in Physiology reveals that the aroma of chocolate can improve performance in resistance exercises. The research, conducted by scientists from the University of Malaya, shows...
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