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Edition #86 | This protein hot cocoa is perfect for winter gains
Plus: A full-body workout you can do with just one piece of equipment.
Welcome to The Weekly Rep, the official newsletter of fitness. Shoutout to the new readers this week! We now have 16,429 readers.
In today’s edition:
Warm up with this protein-packed hot cocoa recipe
Crush your legs, no equipment needed (perfect for holiday travel)
Your resting heart rate says a lot about your health. Here’s how to lower it.
Don’t forget to check out the “Deals of the Month” at the bottom!
Let’s dive in 💥

IN THE NEWS
Cheerios get a protein-packed makeover
Dymatize unveils new Fruity and Cocoa Pebbles RTD protein beverages
SkinnyDipped launches new “Topless” peanut butter cups
Halo Top releases Honeycomb Crunch ice cream pops
WEEKLY WORKOUT
15-minute no equipment needed leg workout
You don’t need a squat rack or leg press to destroy your legs; this 15-minute guided leg workout proves that. So if you’re ready to make your quads, glutes, and hamstrings cry, click the link below.

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PROFILE

Jen Thompson is 132 pounds of power
Powerlifter Jen Thompson is mini, but she’s also mighty. This legendary powerlifter shares how she’s still pushing her limits into her 50s and beyond.
THINGS TO…
…DO 🏋️♀️
This full-body squat rack workout
Want to hit your entire body without moving all over the gym? We’ve got you covered. This one-stop-shop workout covers just about every muscle group you can think of, allowing you to crush your workout without needing a bunch of different machines.
…KNOW 🫀
How to lower your resting heart rate
Your resting heart rate can reveal a lot about your health and is a pretty darn good predictor of longevity. Exercise can help keep it lower, but you also might want to consider adding this to your routine.
…EAT 🍫
High-protein hot chocolate
Winter is the perfect time to warm up with a cup of cocoa, but pre-made mixes are often loaded with sugar and don't offer much nutritional value. This recipe, however, brings 40g of protein to the table, so you can enjoy your hot chocolate and hit those winter arc goals.
FITNESS FUN
Dad Joke of the Week
Q — Why did the couple stop going to the gym?
A — It wasn’t working out.
When eating enough protein starts to get really, really boring
The constant battle between my love of treats and my desire to be shredded
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!