Is Frozen Greek Yogurt the Healthiest Dessert Ever?

Posted by Bryan DiSanto on Apr 21, 2012 in Diet It UP, Product Reviews

With an abundance of protein and calcium, a lack of fat and calories, and HUGE flavor, frozen GREEK yogurt-in particular Yasso Bars and Adonia-might just be the healthiest dessert ever conceived.

The Google Diet [Infographic]

Posted by Bryan DiSanto on Apr 19, 2012 in Diet It UP, Infographics

Nutrition Simplified — 16 Dietary Truths To Live By

Posted by Bryan DiSanto on Apr 17, 2012 in Diet It UP, Featured Article

Diet and nutrition are officially WAY over complicated and rich with misconceptions. I’ve distilled nutrition science down to 17 simple, absolute truths to live by. Follow these rules and I guarantee that you’ll build a powerful, healthy, sexy physique in no time.

How Insulin, Carbs, and Sugar Impact Weight Loss

Posted by Bryan DiSanto on Apr 17, 2012 in Burn It UP, Diet It UP, Featured Article, Nutrition Science

Weight loss is NOT just about calories in vs. calories out. If you’ve been “dieting”-but haven’t seen the weight loss to show for it-fixing your diet to manipulate insulin levels and control blood sugar is most likely your golden ticket to a lean, phenomenal body.

The Lean It UP Workout Playlist

Posted by Bryan DiSanto on Apr 17, 2012 in Pump It UP

This is the official Lean It UP workout playlist, which consists of 200+ lightning-fast, high intensity workout songs that are guaranteed to push you to the point where you’ll be pumped up to murder a few sets.

The American Diet’s Broken…Rebuild a Better Diet From the Ground Up

Posted by Bryan DiSanto on Apr 17, 2012 in Diet It UP, Featured Article

With obesity rates rising to over 1/3 of the American population, something’s clearly broken with the American diet…here’s how to reverse the trend.

The 5 Best Oblique Exercises to Get Ripped Up Abs

Posted by Bryan DiSanto on Apr 15, 2012 in Abs, Exercise Lists, Exercises, Featured Article, Fitness Lists, Muscle It UP

A sexy six pack is the sum of a number of important parts-the obliques are at the forefront of that equation. If you’re looking to build a rock solid set of abs, or get that sexy, deep, v-cut, you need to add these five oblique exercises into your ab routine…right now.

7 Ways To Burn Calories And Increase Your Fitness At Work

Posted by Bryan DiSanto on Apr 14, 2012 in Featured Article, Fitness Lists, Health It UP

I’d classify working a 9-to-5 desk job as the antithesis of a fit lifestyle. Being that sedentary is absolutely miserable for your health, and being caught-up right in the middle of it kills me a little bit inside every day…literally. Here are 7 ways that YOU can infuse a little fitness into your work day.

Incinerate Fat With This Full-Body Workout Plan

Posted by Bryan DiSanto on Apr 14, 2012 in Burn It UP, Featured Article, Full Body Workout Plans, Muscle It UP, Workout Plans

BCAAs: The Ultimate Muscle Building, Soreness Reducing Supplement

Posted by Bryan DiSanto on Apr 14, 2012 in Muscle Builders, Supp It UP, Supplement Reviews

What if I told you there was a supplement that could help YOU pack on massive new slabs of muscle, maintain that muscle mass while dieting and doing cardio, and also reduce post-exercise muscular soreness-all without any side-effects or negative health impact. Interested?

Take BCAAs. They’ll change fitness and weight-lifting as you know it…

Blood Pressure, Cholesterol, and Triglycerides Explained

Posted by Bryan DiSanto on Apr 14, 2012 in Health It UP

Going to the doctor’s office can be a stupidly confusing experience. Here’s your guide to all of the confusing vitals-blood pressure, cholesterol, triglycerides, etc.-and what numbers to shoot for.

Get UP! The Vertical Leap Workout Plan

Posted by Bryan DiSanto on Apr 14, 2012 in Legs, Legs & Butt Workout Plans, Muscle It UP, Workout Plans

Follow this routine once, or better yet twice a week in place of your regular leg workout, and you’ll develop the lower body power, explosiveness, and flexibility to jump higher than you ever thought possible.

Food Face-off - Larabar Vs. Clif Bar

Posted by Bryan DiSanto on Apr 14, 2012 in Diet It UP, Food Faceoffs, Product Reviews

An in-depth comparison of Larabars and Clif Bars- two heavyweights in the bar & meal replacement category-from a health and performance POV.

Why I LOVEEEE Coffee & Tea [Infographic]

Posted by Bryan DiSanto on Apr 13, 2012 in Diet It UP, Infographics

Coffee and tea are pretty damn good for you…UBERGOOD…

The 5 Best Biceps Exercises

Posted by Bryan DiSanto on Apr 13, 2012 in Biceps, Exercise Lists, Fitness Lists, Muscle It UP

A list of the 5 most effective exercises for building massive, ripped up biceps.

Protein: The #1 Tool for Building a Lean, Muscular Physique

Posted by Bryan DiSanto on Apr 13, 2012 in Burn It UP, Diet It UP

UberExercise — The Incline Dumbbell Curl

Posted by Bryan DiSanto on Apr 13, 2012 in Biceps, Muscle It UP, UberExercises

Do you want a pair of massive, ripped, veiny, skull-crushing biceps!? Start doing incline dumbbell curls. Incline dumbbell curls, in my opinion, are by far the best biceps exercise of all time…they work stupidly well. After one set you’ll get an INSANE pump, feel a ridiculous burn, and your biceps will look noticeably fuller.

Build Muscle and Blast Fat with Protein Powder

Posted by Bryan DiSanto on Apr 13, 2012 in Muscle Builders, Protein, Protein Powder, Supp It UP

Protein powder’s pretty much a must-use if you’re at all concerned with building muscle or maintaining the muscle you already have. Honestly, I even recommend drinking protein shakes if building muscle isn’t your concern…it’s that effective at burning fat.

Your iPod Is Making You Deaf…

Posted by Bryan DiSanto on Apr 13, 2012 in Health It UP, Pump It UP

Did you know that there’s no such thing as age-related hearing loss? Our hearing doesn’t magically get worse over the years, but rather deteriorates from prolonged exposure to really loud noises. Every time you walk by a jack hammer, shoot a gun, or go to a banging concert you’re killing the tiny hair cells within your ears…and they don’t grow back.

Uberfood: Cinnamon

Posted by Bryan DiSanto on Apr 13, 2012 in Diet It UP, Health It UP, Uberfoods

No doubt cinnamon tastes absolutely phenomenal when paired with sweet, fatty, sugary deliciousness, but on its own cinnamon is one of the healthiest substances on earth. It’s pretty incredible that a little sprinkle of brown, aromatic, heart-warming ground cinnamon can pack a multitude of health benefits. Here’s to cinnamon and recreating its image as a health food.