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Edition #54 | Running vs. cycling: which is better cardio?

Plus: A full-body, single-kettlebell workout that'll have you drenched

May 07, 2024

Good morning and welcome to The Weekly Rep, the official newsletter of fitness. Shoutout to the new readers this week! We now have 15,609 readers.

In today’s edition:

  • Running or cycling: which is the superior form of cardio?

  • A 12-minute, sweat-inducing full-body kettlebell workout

  • Would you try this air fryer cottage cheese toast recipe?

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

Let’s dive in 💥

IN THE NEWS 
WEEKLY WORKOUT

One Kettlebell, One Insane Full Body Pump

Matt Vincent and Juan Leija prove you don’t need a full set of weights to get a great workout. This quick and effective 12-minute workout will take you through a warm-up, CNS prep, a handful of full-body moves, and a sweat-inducing conditioning finisher that’ll leave your entire body feeling toned.

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PROFILE

Trainer Emily Robinson Shares Her Beginner-Friendly Gym Tips

Whether you’re thinking about joining a gym ahead of the summer or you’re just experiencing some gym beginner anxiety, trainer Emily Robinson shares the tips that helped her become comfortable and confident after starting out as a gym newbie.

THINGS TO…
…DO 🏋️‍♀️

Wall Squats

Also known as a Wall Sit, this isometric exercise is excellent at burning up your lower body, especially in cases where you don’t have access to weights or exercise equipment. Trainer Ebenezer Samuel takes you through a few ways to add wall squats to your workout, as well as common mistakes to avoid.

…KNOW 🚴‍♀️

Running vs. Cycling: Which is Better Cardio?

Cardio — love it or hate it, you should be doing it. But what form of cardio is best? The answer to that depends on what you’re looking to accomplish.

…EAT 🍞

Cottage Cheese Toast

Okay, hear us out — it sounds weird, but we had to see if the viral air fryer cottage cheese toast recipes were worth the hype. Turns out, this strange little concoction is actually a pretty tasty way to get 20+ grams of lean protein.

FITNESS FUN

  • Dad Joke of the Week

    • Q — Why did the couple stop going to the gym?

    • A — It wasn’t working out.

  • The motivation that keeps us all going to the gym.

  • The worst part of Bulgarian Split Squats.

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