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Edition #95 | This mac and cheese packs 14 grams of protein
Plus: Does the music you listen to before your workout make a difference? Science says yes.
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Welcome to The Weekly Rep, the official newsletter of fitness brought to you by the same team behind The Lift Box. Shoutout to the new readers this week! We now have 120,559 readers.
In today’s edition:
Want superhero quads? These four exercises are here to help
Science says you need a pre-workout playlist
This mac and cheese packs 14 grams of protein — and comes out of a box
Don’t forget to check out the “Deals of the Month” at the bottom!
Let’s dive in 💥
IN THE NEWS
Ghost Energy is getting basketball-themed ahead of March Madness
1st Phorm releases two new peanut butter protein bar flavors
World’s Strongest Man Brian Shaw reveals 40-pound transformation
Vuori’s top-selling shorts are 40% off for their President’s Day sale
WEEKLY WORKOUT
4 exercises for superhero quads
Calling all quad mommies and quad daddies: if you want big, meaty quads, look no further than these four exercises. Add them to your next leg day and your quads will be sure to thank you (or hate you — perhaps a little of both).
DRINK UP! BCAAS + VITAMINS
NOCCO is a performance drink made for hard work. Packed with BCAAs and vitamins, no sugar, and with both caffeinated and non-caffeinated options it’s the perfect companion to fuel your active lifestyle.
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THINGS TO…
…DO 🎶
Create a pre-workout playlist
Science says that the music you work out to is important, but it turns out the music you listen to pre-pump can also make a difference. Here’s why, plus a few song recommendations to help you make the most of your next gym sesh.
…KNOW 🥄
Is yogurt good for you, and what type is the best?
Greek, skyr, non-fat, dairy-free — the list of yogurts goes on and on. But is this dairy delight really good for you, and which type should you go for if you’re looking to pack on the protein?
…EAT 🧀
This high-protein mac and cheese
High-protein recipes are great. We’re clearly big fans. But you know what’s even better than a high-protein recipe? A high-protein healthy meal right out of the box. Enter Goodles, a deliciously creamy mac and cheese that packs 14 grams of protein, no recipe substitutions required.
BRAIN GAINS
Your brain starts to shrink around 30. Here’s what to do about it
Losing your gains sounds scary, but losing your brain gains!? Yikes. To keep your brain strong and healthy as you age, here are three neurophysiologist-approved tips.
FITNESS FACTS
Fitness Fact of the Week — Just 6 minutes of HIIT exercise can dramatically elevate BDNF, a key neurotrophic factor that supports brain health and longevity. Short bursts of all-out effort fuel your brain’s resilience, sharpening cognition and protecting against aging.
GYM LAUGHS
When you track your veggies as part of your meal plan.
Trying to walk down the stairs after leg day
DEALS OF THE MONTH
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