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Edition #108 | Reese's Lava Brownie. Need We Say More?
Plus: What happens to your body when you drink electrolytes every day?
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Welcome to The Weekly Rep, the official newsletter of fitness brought to you by the same team behind The Lift Box. Shout-out to the new readers this week! We now have 120,779 readers.
In today’s edition:
What happens to your body when you drink electrolytes every day?
Dr. Vonda Wright says you should be able to do this many push-ups
Reese’s. Lava. Brownie. Need we say more?
Don’t forget to check out the “Deals of the Month” at the bottom!
Let’s dive in 💥
IN THE NEWS
Redcon1 gives Cotton Candy Total War another try
Ghost announces two new flavors of its Clear Whey Protein Powder
Red Velvet joins the menu for David Protein Bars
Rayno Nel wins the 2025 World’s Strongest Man competition
WEEKLY WORKOUT
The best science-based leg day for growth
Get those meat rockets ready for summer with this science-backed workout designed to bulk up your quads, glutes, and hammies in no time.
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THINGS TO…
…DO 🏋️♀️
The 30-Day Push-Up Challenge
A recent viral interview between Mel Robbins and longevity expert Dr. Vonda Wright dove into how women should be able to do 11 regular push-ups as a marker of overall strength and wellness. So, can you rep out 11 push-ups? Whether your answer is “watch me do 45” or “hell no,” this 30-day Push-Up challenge is the perfect way to kickstart or improve your upper body strength.
…KNOW 💦
What happens when you use a daily electrolyte powder?
Electrolytes are all the rage these days. From powder packets to RTD drinks boasting the perfect blend of electrolytes, it seems everywhere you look, you can find a beverage offering some combination of magnesium, potassium, sodium, and chloride. But what does drinking electrolytes daily really do for your body?
…EAT 🥜
High protein Reese’s lava brownie
Reese’s. Lava. Brownie. Plus protein!? Do we really need to say anything else to get you to make the recipe below?
BRAIN GAINS
Sitting too much might shrink your brain — even if you exercise daily
Exercise is great for your brain’s well-being, but a new seven-year study revealed that even if you move your body at the gym daily, you can’t fully undo the impact of sitting for long periods every day. So, what can you do to keep those brain gains then?
FITNESS FACTS
Fitness Fact of the Week — A recent study found that taking creatine post-workout can build 2.2x more muscle than taking it pre-workout. So if you’re looking to amp up those gains, switching your creatine timing might just be the ticket.
GYM LAUGHS
My CIA agent finding out all I do is go to the gym and then back home
When you’ve been training hard but your regular clothes don’t get it
DEALS OF THE MONTH
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