Edition #119 | Vodka in Celsius Energy? Whoops!

Plus: Tips for Your Hips (Loosen Up!)

August 05, 2025

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IN TODAY’S EDITION…

  • Swap that greasy slice of pizza for this high-protein recipe

  • Say goodbye to crunchy hips with these five lower body mobility drills

  • Got a bad night’s sleep? This supplement can help.

  • Don’t forget to check out the “Deals of the Month” at the bottom!

Let’s dive in 💥

IN THE NEWS 
WEEKLY WORKOUT

Full bodyweight leg workout

Got a pair of legs? Great, then you can do this workout. No dumbbells, no medicine balls, no equipment needed to crush your quads, hammies, and glutes as you follow along with Obi Vincent.

PRESENTED BY BREZZA

The future of the protein shake is here

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Engineered to work with most protein (whey, plant-based) and shake powders, the Supermix’s revolutionary technology dispenses the exact ratio of powder and water based on your protein’s suggested serving size. It holds over 1lb of powder and 3L of water to make up to 12 shakes before it needs refilling — perfect for at least a week’s work of shakes.

If you're someone who drinks protein + water shakes several times a week (or daily), the Brezza Supermix is built specifically for you. It's not a generalist. It's a routine optimizer. A shaker bottle or blender just can’t compete on convenience, precision, or simplicity for protein shakes. So give your protein shake game some gains, and save 15% when you use code LIFTBX15 through 8/31.

THINGS TO…
…DO 🧘

Say goodbye to your crunchy hips

Whether you sit all day at a desk, you’ve been traveling by plane or car a lot lately, or your hips are just really tight, these five mobility drills will help loosen them (and honestly, your entire lower body) right up.

…KNOW 🧠

Why you should be taking creatine for your brain

More and more research seems to come out daily that supports the benefits of creatine not just for your body, but for your brain. If you were still on the fence, here’s even more evidence that shows creatine can essentially override your sleep debt.

…EAT 🍕

High-protein cottage cheese pizza

There’s a reason your timeline is probably filled with cottage cheese recipes: because they’re GOOD — this high-protein cottage cheese pizza recipe included. While it’s not going to replace a regular pizza, it’s a pretty solid alternative when you’re craving a slice of ‘za but don’t want a bunch of carbs and grease.

EDITOR’S PICKS

IQMIX Hydration Packets

Hydrate your body (and your brain) with these portable little packets from IQBar. Unlike typical electrolyte blends, these are filled with brain-boosting adaptogens like Lion’s Mane to help you move, think, and feel your best during these hot summer days.

Use code LIFTBOXJULY for 25% off your purchase.

FITNESS FACTS

  • Fitness Fact of the Week — A 2022 randomized controlled trial published in the Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research showed that 350 mg/day of magnesium supplementation over 10 days led to:

    • A ~1–2 point drop on a 6-point soreness scale at 24, 36, and 48 hours post-eccentric bench press

    • Lower session and acute perceived exertion scores

    • Improved feeling of recovery compared with placebo

    • A reduction in exercise-induced muscle damage

GYM LAUGHS
DEALS OF THE MONTH

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