One smell helped people squeeze out more reps in the gym—and it’s probably in your pantry

Move over creatine and protein shakes. A surprising new gym companion may help boost your next workout: dark chocolate. A new study published in the Frontiers of Physiology journal reveals a link between dark chocolate and improved physical performance. Participants of the study were tasked with smelling either chocolate or plain water during a leg extension workout routine, with those who smelled dark chocolate completing more repetitions. The 23 participating men regularly worked out through…