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IN TODAY’S EDITION…
Is your protein powder filled with an unhealthy dose of lead?
This crockpot honey garlic chicken is the perfect bare minimum meal
New products from Monster, Tyson, C4, and more!
Don’t forget to check out the “Deals of the Month” at the bottom!
Let’s dive in 💥
IN THE NEWS
Drumroll protein donuts 🤝 Costco shoppers
Oura now lets you track your long-term stress
C4 drops a “Cereal Killer” flavor of its Performance Energy Drink
Bum Energy set to launch flavored focus pouches (nicotine free)
My Cookie Dealer reveals upcoming protein pastry launch
Liquid Death’s energy drink leaves a lot to be desired
Tyson debuts its new high-protein chicken dino nuggets
Your electrolytes can now taste like cocktails…Moscow Mule, anyone?
Consumer Reports unveils a list of protein powders with the highest levels of lead
THINGS TO…
…DO 🧘♀️
Work on these three basic flexibility movements
If you want to squat, press, and pull-up with ease, start with these three basic flexibility movements. Not only will they make your lifts easier, but they’ll make everyday life
…KNOW 💭
If your supplements are worth the money
With the rise of TikTok, Instagram, Amazon, and all the other internet marketplaces out there, the number of “supplement” companies has also grown exponentially. And that’s great for having a wider variety of supplements, but before you go and buy some random creatine gummies off the ‘Tok, it might be best to do a little research.
…EAT 🍗
Crockpot honey garlic chicken
Sometimes you’re in the mood to chop, simmer, stir, and cook up a gourmet meal. And sometimes, you just want to eat a bowl of cereal. For those days when you don’t feel like cooking but still need to meet your macros and properly nourish your body, this bare minimum crockpot honey garlic chicken is here for you.
FITNESS FACTS
Fitness Fact of the Week — A study published by the European Journal of Sport Science explored how different types of mental focus influence muscle growth during resistance training and found that, over eight weeks, those who focused on the muscle itself while performing the exercise experienced nearly double the muscle growth.
GYM LAUGHS
Day 1 of cutting sweet treats
Me at 6am standing naked on the bathroom scale
DEALS OF THE MONTH
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