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Olivia Munn Is An Absolute BEAST In Combat Training Video For X-Men: Apocalypse [Video]A video posted by Olivia Munn (@oliviamunn) on Aug 1, 2015 at 11:15am PDT [Y]ou should be VERY, very scared of Olivia Munn. At least while she's training for her role as Psylocke—a... -
The Coke Effect: What Happens In Your Body After Chugging A Can Of Coke [Infographic][P]ssssssssh, how bad can an itty, bitty 140 calories really be? Not that it's mind-blowing whatsoever—we've been hating on soda hardcore for years—but if that 140 comes straight from a... -
The Workout Music Friday Five-Pack, V29 — Kaskade, Meek Mill, Major Lazer, & Martin Garrix[G]et amped. Every Friday we're dropping a five-pack of heart-thumping, blood-pumping workout songs to build out your playlist, hardwire a little energy into your workouts, and kickstart the... -
Upgrade Your Lettuce Game — Boost Your Nutrient Intake 3000% With This Two Second Salad HackImage: Epicurious [W]hat if we told you one mindless—and laughably easy—nutrition hack could boost your vitamin K, vitamin A, and vitamin C intake by over 3000%, and your potassium, calcium,... -
The Degree #GetMoving Challenge Week 4 — Push Yourself To Exhaustion With Crunch-Jump Rope Uber Supersets*This article originally appeared in Men's Health and was adapted for Lean It UP. [D]IPSET, DIPSET, DIPSET. We're halfway there. If you've been moving vigorously and maxing out over the... -
10 Naked World Class Athletes Dish On Body Image & Feeling Awesome In Your Own Skin [PHOTOS][O]ne size doesn't fit all. Want a little explosive inspiration to light up your week? Look no further than the lineup of world class athletes gracing the pages—completely au naturel—of... -
The Degree #GetMoving Challenge Week 2 — MAX OUT Your Body With Explosive Lunges, Push Ups, & Squats*This article originally appeared in Men's Health and was adapted for Lean It UP. [A]aaaaaaaaaaaand we're off. After a relatively simple week one—walk 12,500 steps/day—the Degree... -
[WOTM, 07/2015] SHRED UP Your Body Outdoors With The Bodyweight Hyperburner Workout Circuit[G]ET OUTSIDE. We adore the gym and love crushing weights just as much as anyone. It's basically a second home. But let's get serious for a second — it's July and it's GORGEOUS outside.... -
Washington Nationals' OF Bryce Harper Is Straight SHREDDED In ESPN's 2015 Body IssueImage: ESPN “You’re growing up and you go, ‘I want to be on the front of a Wheaties box, I want to be on the front of a Topps card, you want to be on the Body Issue” —... -
The Workout Music Friday Five-Pack, V28 — Flo Rida, Drake, Afrojack, & Dillon Francis[G]et amped. Every Friday we're dropping a five-pack of heart-thumping, blood-pumping workout songs to build out your playlist, hardwire a little energy into your workouts, and kickstart the... -
Shape Up This Summer With Chris Powell & The 6-Week Degree #GetMoving Challenge[G]et moving. We're PUMPED to announce that we've partnered with Degree, Men's Health, and Women's Health on a summer rendezvous to CRUSH a series of fitness challenges hosted by all-world... -
How Can I Get A Six Pack? 5 BIG Reasons Why Your Abs Aren't Growing[A]fter 1000's of crunches and seven brutally intense ab workouts per week, you'd think that it would all add up to that one coveted, magic number — 6. It's sad and discouraging when someone...
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[Review] The Energy Bar Power Rankings — The 52 Best Energy Bars Ripped Open And Ranked
Whether you’re jet-setting across the globe or summiting mountains, energy bars have become an essential for the always-moving, nutrition-conscious, on-the-go trailblazer. From Clif to Larabar, we tore open and ranked the top 52 energy bars on the market.
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Would You Eat Crickets? Cricket Flour Might Just Be The New Protein Powder
What if we told you there was a buzzworthy new protein source that offered more nutritional perks than beef, chicken, and dairy, without the destructive environmental impact or allergy issues? There is. Start embracing cricket.
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Bought Supplements From GNC, Target, Walmart, Or Walgreens? They Might Be Complete Duds [Report]
If you’ve re-upped your supplement collection lately, start sifting through your shelves — there’s a decent chance they’re complete duds. Four massive retailers—GNC, Target, Walgreens and Walmart—were officially accused of selling fraudulent and contaminated supplements. Get the details here.
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Jack Up Your Protein Intake — Here’s The Big List Of Top Protein Sources, Including The Best Options For Vegetarians
Protein is your #1 nutritional secret weapon to continuously build lean muscle & torch body fat. Here’s your full, go-to compendium of the top protein sources, including the best plant-based protein options for vegetarians and vegans.
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[Report] Supplement With Caution — Steroids, Viagra, And Other Banned Drugs Found In Multiple Dietary Supplements
Dietary supplements are safe, right? Wrong. A new study looked at 274 recalled supplements and found that a number were still available on shelves AND contained banned substances — including anabolic steroids and Viagra.
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[Review] The Branched Chain Amino Acid (BCAA) Buyer’s Guide — Uncapping The Top 54 BCAA Supplements
Looking to boost muscle growth, zap post-workout soreness, and go harder, longer? Take BCAAs. We’ve dug through the top 54 BCAA supplements and pulled out the best products.
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[Product] Light Up Your Digestive System With Meta’s Line Of Probiotics, Fiber, And Health Bars
Optimize your digestive system and protect your gut with P&G’s Meta. It’s an expansion of the classic Metamucil fiber—including health bars and a probiotic—that forms a triple-threat assault on digestive health.
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Examine.com — Your #1 Resource To Learn The Unbiased Truth About Supplements
Curious about what a supplement does, if it actually works, and if it’s safe? Examine.com is an independent, unbiased encyclopedia that’s analyzed ALL of the relevant research—33K references deep—on hundreds of the most popular supplement ingredients. It’s an invaluable resource for anyone that supplements regularly, or might be looking to use supplements to hit a specific goal (e.g. fat loss, sleep quality, muscle gain).
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Power Your Next Race With Bonk Breaker Energy Bars — The Official Bar Of IRONMAN & USA Cycling [Giveaway]
Whether you’re taking on a Tough Mudder or dominating a pick-up basketball game, portable fuel becomes paramount. Bonk Breaker Bars are a clean, au naturel, uber-delicious shot of rocket fuel that can power whatever your body’s taking on.
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[Giveaway] Get Into The Zone For Your Workouts — And Get Better, Faster — With FLOW
We’re giving away 5 bottles of FLOW — a nootropic that’s designed to support calm, clear, zen-like focus. In practice, that allows you to relentlessly pursue your goal(s) (or your opponent) and crush any workout, but with controlled aggression.
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