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Jul 14, 2026

Study Finds Smelling Dark Chocolate May Enhance Resistance Exercise Performance

A study published in Frontiers in Physiology in July 2026 found that inhaling the aroma of 90% dark chocolate before and during strength training helped experienced lifters complete approximately 18 additional repetitions during lower-body workouts, though experts caution further research is needed.

Jul 14, 2026·9 sources
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  • ▪Ammonia is commonly used in powerlifting cages to spike acute neurological alertness.
  • ▪A study published in Frontiers in Physiology on July 8, 2026, suggests that smelling dark chocolate before and during weightlifting sets can enhance resistance exercise performance.
  • ▪Researchers suggest that the rich smell of dark chocolate acts as a learned cue for a highly satiating food, tricking the system into an anticipatory state of fullness.

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