# Smell of Chocolate Boosts Workout Performance | Health and Fitness News

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Podcast: [Health News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/health-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7685759)
Published: 2026-07-10T03:23:32+00:00
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Smell chocolate before your workout—and you might crush more reps, even on an empty stomach. A new study found that just sniffing dark chocolate boosted performance and eased hunger in fasted gym-goers, thanks to the brain’s deep link between scent, emotion, and appetite. It’s like a mental tune-up: not magic, but a powerful psychological nudge. Just don’t sniff too much or your nose will tune out. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/40badd13001da851

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