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In today’s edition:
These high-protein blueberry donuts are perfect for berry season
The perfect shoulder workout…does exist.
You’re probably not training this muscle group — but you should be.
Don’t forget to check out the “Deals of the Month” at the bottom!
Let’s dive in 💥
IN THE NEWS
Dog food has a lot of protein. Now you can eat it in human form.
Rick Ross is getting into the protein cookie game.
Jocko Protein is now available in a very unusual Root Beer Float flavor
Unwell rolls out five new flavors
WEEKLY WORKOUT
The perfect science-based shoulder workout
Sun’s out, guns out in this week’s perfect shoulder workout, courtesy of Jeff Cavaliere. Designed to hit your front, lateral, and rear delts, this workout doesn’t miss a thing — and we love that Cavaliere adds tips and options to make the workout work for you, even if you struggle with orthopedic issues in your upper body.
THINGS TO…
…DO 🏋️♀️
Destroy your quads with 4 unique exercises
If you’re looking to grow big, defined quads, the standard leg press, Bulgarian split squat, and the back squat are going to be your best friends. But don’t forget to spice things up by sprinkling in these four unique quad-destroyers.
…KNOW 🙆♂️
How to train your neck
Yeah, that’s right: we said “train your neck.” Bet you don’t incorporate that muscle group into your regular split. Well, you probably should — and here’s how to do it.
…EAT 🫐
These high-protein blueberry donuts
It’s berry season, but if you’re sick of just eating blueberries by the handful, this super-simple high-protein recipe turns those berries into donuts. And I mean, who wouldn’t love that? Plus, it’s only three ingredients.
BRAIN GAINS
Air quality is impacting your brain. Here’s what you can do about it.
Summer is the perfect time to get outside for walks, runs, or outdoor workouts. But depending on where you live, getting outside more can actually be doing some damage to your brain. Now, since you can’t just stay inside forever, here’s what you can do about it.
FITNESS FACTS
Fitness Fact of the Week — A study published in Acta Psychologica found that performing just one 20-minute session of leg resistance training (like squats or leg presses) can enhance memory by up to 10% due to increased levels of norepinephrine and brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) — key players in cognitive function.
GYM LAUGHS
When the world decides to end but you’re just starting to see gains
Me driving to the gym that’s 30 minutes away because it’s better
DEALS OF THE MONTH
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