- The Weekly Rep
- Posts
- Edition #72 | The best type of cardio for maintaining muscle
Edition #72 | The best type of cardio for maintaining muscle
Plus: Is muscle loss inevitable as we age?
Good morning and welcome to The Weekly Rep, the official newsletter of fitness. Shoutout to the new readers this week! We now have 16,297 readers.
In today’s edition:
Dr. Mike Israetel ranks the four best types of cardio
Is muscle loss inevitable as we age?
Feel and move better in less than 10 minutes with this mobility drill
Don’t forget to check out the “Deals of the Month” at the bottom!
Let’s dive in 💥

IN THE NEWS
C4 rolls out Jolly Rancher-flavored energy drinks in select stores
Doug Martin breaks the pull-up record with 9,000+ pull-ups
MyProtein launches a supplement-filled advent calendar
RYSE rolls out a Kool-Aid-flavored version of its energy drink
WEEKLY WORKOUT
8-minute abs ft. Larry Wheels
All you need for this eight-minute ab workout is your abs and the floor. So what are you waiting for?
New subscriber deal alert!
Sign up for a Lift Box today and save $11 on your first box with code NEWBOX. Try new snacks and supplements alongside an awesome pump cover or tank (your choice) and a gym accessory or specialty item. Shop here and join the community.
PROFILE

3 quick mobility drills to unlock your entire body
Ready to move and feel better in less than 10 minutes? Certified fitness trainer and yoga instructor Shaina Fata gives you three quick mobility drills to unlock your entire body in this week’s profile.
THINGS TO…
…DO 💪
Prevent muscle loss as you age
As we age, keeping those gains isn’t just about looking good in a tight T-shirt, but rather about providing you with a better quality of life. Do these four things regularly to ensure those muscles don’t go to waste.
…KNOW 💭
The four best types of cardio, ranked
Is it better to walk or to bike? To prioritize HIIT or LIIT? With so many options, it’s hard to know what’s best. Luckily, Dr. Mike Israetel did the research so you don’t have to.
…EAT 🎃
A high-protein pumpkin pie cheesecake
It’s that time of year again when everything becomes pumpkin-flavored. Our weekly high-protein recipes are no exception. This week, give your gains a festive fall twist with this super simple 6-ingredient high-protein pumpkin cheesecake.
FITNESS FUN
Dad Joke of the Week
Q — What did the dumbbell say to the barbell?
A — “I’m just trying to lift your spirits!”
Click this if you need a little pre-workout motivation
Is this the new trending high-protein snack?
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!