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IN TODAY’S EDITION…
The latest news & product drops in health & wellness
How much time should you be resting in between each set?
Stuck with low back pain, no matter how much you stretch? Try this.
Don’t forget to check out the “Deals of the Month” at the bottom!
Let’s dive in 💥
IN THE NEWS
GHOST confirms it’s final flavor of protein bar dropping TOMORROW
Your teeth and gums can now benefit from red light therapy
Trader Joe’s rolls out ready-to-eat protein pancakes with 20g of protein per stack
Cookies & Cream Slate arrives in Target with 30g of protein per serving
Primal Sweets’ Pumpkin Spice Protein Marshmallows are here for fall
This brand just launched the world’s first protein marinara sauce
Eight Sleep mattress company launches Jet Lag supplement
Michelin Guide announced first ever top 5 wellness hotels in the world
THINGS TO…
…DO 💪
Train your damn hip flexors
If you struggle with hip and low back pain despite stretching, the problem might not be that you need to stretch even more; it might be that you actually need to train your hip flexors, and these exercises are the perfect place to start.
…KNOW ⁉️
Why are your calves small?
Listen: we’re not calling you out. Your calves may or may not be small, but if they’re less muscular than you might like, we’re here to offer you a few reasons why (and a few things to do about it).
…EAT 🍎
This low-calorie, high-protein apple crumble
Fall flavors are here, and if you’re not a pumpkin spice fan, then this low-calorie, high-protein apple crumble is here to help you indulge in the fall flavors (without anything pumpkin). Plus, the recipe is designed to be single-serve, so you can whip it up and enjoy an evening snack without needing to make an entire batch.
FITNESS FACTS
Fitness Fact of the Week — Don’t skip your rest in between sets! A 2016 study found that 3 minutes of rest time in between sets (compared to 1 minute of rest) led to greater muscle growth, especially when it came to heavier compound lifts. While you don’t need such a lengthy rest period in between all exercises (think cable kickbacks, lateral raises, or exercises where you’re not moving a ton of weight), the rest is certainly beneficial when you’re lifting heavier and looking to grow those muscles.
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What happens in your brain when you lift
Me anytime I’m not in workout clothes
DEALS OF THE MONTH
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