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Edition #116 | Edition #116 | David Protein Bars Launch...Boiled Cod???
Plus: 8 mins. Dumbbells Only. Killer Workout.
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 120,899 readers.
In today’s edition:
This company is hoping to replace your protein bars with boiled cod
Hit every muscle group in just 8 minutes with this week’s full-body workout
These viral frozen protein s’mores are perfect for summertime
Don’t forget to check out the “Deals of the Month” at the bottom!
Let’s dive in 💥
IN THE NEWS
Protein bar company David is now offering…boiled cod?
Red Bull’s Fiji Apple Ginger is set to launch in the US this fall
Thorne offers its whey protein in convenient travel-sized packets
Powerade gives its functional Power Water a refresh
WEEKLY WORKOUT
8-minute, dumbbell-only full body workout
“I don’t have time” isn’t an excuse to skip your workouts this week. Thanks to Chris Heria, all you need is a pair of dumbbells and a timer set to 8 minutes to tighten and tone all of your muscle groups in one quick and effective workout.
THINGS TO…
…DO 🏋️♀️
Marcus Filly’s filthy quad workout
Marcus Filly promises you’ll be crawling after this workout designed to destroy your quads. Don’t believe him? Try the full workout for yourself below.
…KNOW 💭
How many times a week should I train the same muscle?
Does training the same muscle group twice a week really make more of a difference than training it just once? If so, is training it three times a week even better? What about four times? Dr. Mike Israetel gives us the answer.
…EAT 🍫
These viral frozen protein s’mores
S’mores are a classic summer treat, but they’re not exactly macro-friendly. This viral trend offers up a higher protein twist on this summertime favorite. We still wouldn’t consider this a “healthy” dessert, but in place of a regular s’more, it’s certainly a fun way to pack in a little more protein!
BRAIN GAINS
This simple change before the age of 50 dramatically improves brain health and aging
Want to keep your brain healthy as you age? Doing this one simple thing — even just once per month — can help you achieve that goal. And the best part is: if you’re subscribed to this newsletter, you’re probably already doing it.
FITNESS FACTS
Fitness Fact of the Week — 20 minutes in a sauna 4x per week could add years to your life. A groundbreaking 20-year study followed 2,315 Finnish men and revealed that men using saunas 4-7 times per week had 40% lower risk of death compared to those who used saunas weekly. Even moderate use (2-3 times per week) showed a 24% reduction in mortality.
GYM LAUGHS
“Damn, you’re always working out. You must be so healthy.
The type of dinner you get invited to the day after starting a calorie deficit
DEALS OF THE MONTH
Don’t miss out on the latest deals! Every month, we receive exclusive discounts for our subscribers from incredible fitness + wellness brands. Just by reading our newsletter (or being a subscriber of The Lift Box), you’ll receive every deal we have. New deals go live towards the end of every month.
Check them out!