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Smelling 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 infl…

RelxNews Staff15 September 2026 at 15:03 UTC1 min read
Smelling 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.

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