ABSTRACT
Abstract
Practically, chocolate has been something that athletes are advised to avoid at all costs. However, different research has shown that the consumption of 40g of dark chocolate on a daily basis would culminate to a massive improvement in (GET) i.e. gas exchange threshold which a measure used in cardiorespiratory fitness, the performance of a time trial and also the endurance capacity of one. This is in comparison to the results associated with the white chocolate, as well as, baseline values. In other words, the supplementation in dark chocolate can immensely reduce the cost of oxygen in an intensified cycling. The study has been one of a kind in conducting investigations concerning the effects brought by dark chocolate in the measures mentioned. It holds that the uptake of black chocolate can provide similar significant impacts just as beetroot juice would do. This would essentially be the improvement in performance levels of the athletes. The article, therefore, presents these facts aligning the methods that were used in doing the study, the results and consequently arriving at the conclusion that the intake of dark chocolate would assist in intensity exercise, particularly for a short duration.
The article has been presented in a logical manner detailing all the scientific facts associated with the intake of the dark chocolate. This is through the provision of the background information regarding the concept thereby enabling the comprehension of the facts that are to be presented. (Kankesh Patel, Spendiff, & Brouner, 2015, p. 1) The provision of the methods and manners of carrying out the research such as undergoing fitness tests and measuring the heart rates, as well as, the consumption of oxygen during the use of the dark chocolate has increased the value that the article holds. As a result, the article poses immense significance to the health field. This is because it provides the information regarding a staple diet that boosts the endurance of athletes generally enhancing the efficiency of athletes.
Reference
Kankesh Patel, R., Spendiff, O., & Brouner, J. (2015). Dark chocolate supplementation reduces the oxygen cost of moderate intensity cycling. Journal of the International Society of Sports Nutrition, 1, 9.
