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Edition #91 | Warm up with this low-sugar, high-protein hot chocolate
Plus: A four-exercise workout that'll sculpt your upper body in minimal time.
Welcome to The Weekly Rep, the official newsletter of fitness. Shoutout to the new readers this week! We now have 16,528 readers.
In today’s edition:
A healthier way to enjoy hot cocoa (plus pack in some protein)
Jeff Nippard says these four exercises are overrated and can be skipped
The products our team is loving, using, and shopping this week
Don’t forget to check out the “Deals of the Month” at the bottom!
Let’s dive in 💥

IN THE NEWS
Magic Spoon launches plant-based cereals in Whole Foods
RYSE announces yet another flavor of its Loaded Pre
Celsius adds Strawberry Passionfruit to its list of new flavors
Axe and Sledge revamps its most potent pre-workout, DBAP
WEEKLY WORKOUT
Sculpt your upper body with these 4 exercises
Whether you’re short on time or just want an effective, efficient upper body day, this quick workout gets down to business with no BS. With just four exercises, Maddie De Jesus Walker will have your upper body sculpted in no time.
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FITNESS FAVORITES
What our team is loving, using, and shopping this week
HigherDOSE’s Sauna Blanket is now available in this nifty bundle, which contains everything you need to get your sweat on. Our editor swears by nightly use of the Sauna Blanket for faster recovery, better sleep, and relaxation.
THINGS TO…
…DO 🔥
5-minute fiery core
Short on time? This 5-minute fiery core workout will burn your abs in just 5 minutes — so no more excuses that you don’t have time for core!
…KNOW 🧠
Which four exercises are overrated
Are you wasting your time by doing any of these four exercises? Jeff Nippard will tell you what they are and then give you a replacement exercise that’ll work better for your goal.
…EAT 🍫
Healthy hot cocoa
Clean & Delicious founder Dani advocates choosing healthier alternatives to your favorite treats vs. completely eliminating them from your diet. This low-sugar, high-protein hot cocoa is a perfect example of that.
FITNESS FUN
Fitness Joke of the Week
Q — Why do hamburgers go to the gym?
A — To get better buns.
When you go to the gym and somebody says, “You look great; are you on something?”
My body wants rest, my mind wants gym.
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!