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Irish It UP — The Supercharged Shamrock Protein Shake [Recipes][G]et festive and IRISH IT UP this St. Patty's Day with our Supercharged Shamrock Protein Shake. Using a combo of uber-nutritious, powerhouse ingredients—including AVOCADO (yes, AVOCADO),... -
Melt Fat And Burn Up Your Legs With The Stairmaster Blaster HIIT Cardio Workout[S]tep up your HIIT game. If you're looking to build a plump, Jen Selter-esque booty, demolish your legs, and send fat pouring off like Victoria Falls, amp up the intensity with... -
The Workout Music Friday Five-Pack, V23 — Big Gigantic, Kanye West, Nicki Minaj, & Deorro[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... -
Would You Eat Crickets? Cricket Flour Might Just Be The New Protein Powder[P]rotein, protein, protein. We preach the benefits nonstop as an integral part of any lean physique. But what if we told you there was a buzzworthy new protein source that offered... -
[WOTM, 03/2015] Carve Up Your Core For Beach Season With The Summer Shredder Ab Workout[O]oh la la. This is about to get oh-so-fun. We're going to make your abdominal life a living, burning hell for the next 3 months pre-summer. You'll thank us on the other side. March's WOTM—The... -
The Workout Music Friday Five-Pack, V22 — Kanye West, Zedd, Selena Gomez, Big Sean, & Laidback LukeImage: MusclePharm [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,... -
Game, Set, Match — Start Sipping More Coffee, ASAP [Report][B]ADABOOM! Sip it up and suck it down, coffee junkie. You're officially in the clear. The USDA and U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) recently published their latest 5-year... -
Cafeteria Crisis — Here's What Cafeteria Lunches Look Like Around The World Vs. The US [Infographic][T]his is stunning. Visual News put together a compilation of cafeteria lunches from around the world. Let's just say it's not pretty, unless you're in school outside of the US. At a very... -
The 13 Best Chest Exercises To Pummel Your Pecs And Build An Iron-Clad Chest[S]truggling to add mass, width, and stunning HD resolution to your chest? Crank up the poundage and start pushing weight. An iron-clad, barrel chest immediately projects Hulk-like strength... -
[Review] The Energy Bar Power Rankings — The 52 Best Energy Bars Ripped Open And Ranked[S]NACK IT UP. Whether you're hopping from airport to airport jet-setting across the globe, jumping between classes, summiting mountains, or doing HIIT-style sprints just to make your next... -
The Workout Music Friday Five-Pack, V21 — Drake, Alesso, CHVRCHES, Eric Prydz, and Vicetone[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... -
Bucket Listing: Flying High Atop Mount Kilamanjaro*This article was originally published in Men's Health. It was adapted for Lean It UP. [W]here's your head at? Because mine's up in the clouds. When the words "bucket list" nuzzle into...
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Read MoreMelt Fat And Burn Up Your Legs With The Stairmaster Blaster HIIT Cardio Workout
Step up your HIIT game. If you’re looking to build a plump, Jen Selter-esque booty, demolish your legs, and send fat pouring off like Victoria Falls, amp up the intensity with our latest HIIT cardio workout — The Stairmaster Blaster HIIT Cardio Workout.
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Read MoreWould 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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Read More[WOTM, 03/2015] Carve Up Your Core For Beach Season With The Summer Shredder Ab Workout
We’re about to make your abdominal life a living, burning hell for the next 3 months. March’s WOTM aggressively attacks the abs to build core strength, blow up the entire region, and manufacture a pristine new midsection.
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Read MoreThe 13 Best Chest Exercises To Pummel Your Pecs And Build An Iron-Clad Chest
Struggling to add mass, width, and stunning HD resolution to your chest? Crank up the poundage and start pushing weight. We’ve pulled together 13 of the most effective exercises to engage the pecs and construct out a powerful, chiseled chest.
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Read More[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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Read MoreThe 14 Best Exercises To Build A Vacuum Tight, Lean, Impenetrable Lower Back
The lower back might just be the most important muscle you’re not hitting. We’ve compiled 14 of the best lower back exercises to improve your posture, extinguish pain, and build a vacuum tight, lean lower back.
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Read MoreBrighten Up Your Day With An Antioxidant-Pumped Build-Your-Own Acai Bowl [Recipes]
If you have absolutely no idea what an acai bowl is, or if you’ve never sunk a spoon into its velvety deliciousness, you’re about to experience a divine culinary revelation. Use our recipe to churn out a silky smooth Build-Your-Own Acai Bowl in 5 minutes flat.
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Read MoreAddicted To HIIT? Use These Tactics To Optimize Performance, Recover Smarter, And Avoid Workout Burnout
We’re all-in on HIIT — it’s an uber-effective way to upgrade your body. But if you approach it the wrong way, it WILL wreck you. Use our 6-pack of HIIT tactics to keep your body fresh and performance at peak levels.
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Most Recent Articles
The Growth of Social Dieting — Should You Join A “Fitness Tribe” To Lose Weight?
Looking to drop pounds? Attacking weight-loss with a GROUP can help DOUBLE your results — and make it SO MUCH more enjoyable and motivating, too.
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[WOTM, 05/2014] Summer-Proof Your Core With The Beach It UP Abs Workout
We’re 1 month out from June. It’s officially go-time to crank up the abdominal noise and put the finishing touches on a stellar beach body. Use our high-powered ab workout to get you there.
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A Gym For Your Brain? UMiami Debuts BrainHQ — So That Your Noggin Can Lift Weights, Too [News]
Don’t neglect one of the most important parts of the body — your brain. Challenging cognitive function is just as important as your quads, abs, or biceps. A new program from UMiami could be the perfect workout to boost your brainpower.
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Snapfit — Your Newest Source Of Fitness Motivation, Via Snapchat [News]
Wish your workout buddy would send you more motivational pictures? Let Snapchat fill the void, with the first fitness brand to use their platform: Snapfit.
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The 5 Best Triceps Exercises For Building Massive, Toned Triceps
Want impressive, ripped-up arms when you hit the beach? Start focusing on your TRICEPS. Here’s our list of the 5 best exercises for building massive, toned triceps.
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Step Aside Mario Kart — Virtual Reality Treadmills Are The Newest In Fitness Gaming
Has the gym of the future arrived? Virtual reality meets total body movement with the Virtuix Omni Treadmill — a full-blown immersive experience that makes you run, jump, crouch, and sprint as you explore 3D worlds.
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[Recipes] Mint Chocolate Chip FIEND? Blend Up The Maca Mint Chocolate Chip Protein Blizzard
HOLY MINT CHOCOLATE MOUTHGASM. The Maca Mint Chocolate Chip Protein Blizzard is an uber-lean, nutrition-packed, refreshing RUSH of lean, physique-chiseling, full-blown ab fuel. With 44g of HQ protein, 10g of fiber, antioxidants and flavonoids, and invigorating ingredients like raw cacao, mint, and maca, it’s a PURE way to invigorate any day.
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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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Rethinking Fitness: Your Fantasy Football League Could Boost Physical Activity Levels By 31% [News]
New research suggests that the popularity of online fantasy sports leagues could be a new way to boost physical activity and the fitness of individuals.
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Barbell Denim: Jeans Designed With Athletes (And Their Quads) In Mind
Muscular quads? Love to squat? Can’t fit into ANY jeans? Barbell Denim felt the same way, so they redesigned a line of jeans to specifically fit those with an athletic build. FINALLY.
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Don’t Let The Word “Vegetable” Fool You; Especially Not In Häagen-Dazs’ New Tomato Ice Cream
Fat-free. Antioxidants. Electrolytes. Organic! Magical health words can make us THINK that we are making well-rounded choices. But you’re likely biting off more than you can chew — AND a few extra calories. The same holds for Häagen-Dazs’ new tomato ice cream.
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[UberExercise] Hip Thrusts: The Single Best Butt Exercise On Earth
Squat heavy and squat often. BUT, if your goal is to work on your BUTT, then adding the Barbell Hip Thrust to your routine is a surefire way to blast your booty and build a more shapely rear-end.
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Is Wearable Fitness Tech Primed To Spark A Big Change In Healthcare? [News]
Out with the diamond bracelet or designer watch — in with the latest wearable fitness tech. New data shows that fitness fanatics aren’t the only ones using wearable tech; in fact, the market is dominated by the obese population. And that might lead to insurance covering your next fitness tracker.
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The Top 5 Smoothie Boosters You Should Use To Supercharge Your Smoothie TODAY
Tired of drinking the SAME smoothie every day? Add any of these 5 superfoods to quickly amp up any lean concoction with a shot of nutrition and an extra dimension of flavor.
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Food For Thought: Does A Food’s Texture (In Your Mouth) Impact How Many Calories We Eat?
The heated creamy vs. crunchy debate might hit more than just peanut butter. New research suggests that the way food feels in your mouth might impact the way you perceive calories and ultimately how MUCH you’re eating.
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What The Heck Are Nootropics, And Could They Unlock Cognitive Function, Clarity, And Motivation?
If you’ve seen Limitless with Bradley Cooper, or ever had caffeine, you already know about nootropics. They’re a group of smart drugs that could boost brainpower, focus, motivation, and memory — and they could be the key to maximizing your workouts.
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Why The “Healthy Eating Is Too Expensive” Excuse Isn’t Legitimate Anymore (And How To Kick It Out For Good)
“I would love to eat healthier, but it’s insanely expensive,” is an excuse we hear all too often. And that raises an important question: does a healthy diet really cost THAT much more? Turns out, it doesn’t.
Read More![Rise And Shine (Literally): Soaking Up Morning Rays Could Help Keep Off Weight [Study]](../../wp-content/uploads/2014/04/f7bfa4edb88fb1d8301473ddafc470a8-67x67.jpg)
Rise And Shine (Literally): Soaking Up Morning Rays Could Help Keep Off Weight [Study]
Odds are, most of your day is spend in dull, indoor light. Get up and step outside — new research shows that starting your day off with bright morning sunshine could help prevent weight gain.
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Automate & Accelerate Your Workouts With The GYMBOSS HIIT Timer [GIVEAWAY]
Think less, DO more. If you’re addicted to heart-pounding, muscle-thrashing, fat-incinerating HIIT; ping-ponging supersets; yoga; or even foam rolling, you NEED a GYMBOSS interval timer. Luckily, we’re giving away FIVE units GRATIS. Enter inside.
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Nutrition Knock-Out — The Hidden Google Food Hack You Didn’t Know Existed
Want to compare apples and oranges right next to each other? This sneaky Google food hack can do just that in about 2 seconds — and it’s been hiding under your fingers for the past year.
Read MoreWorkout Plans
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Nutrition
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Supplements
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![[Review] The Branched Chain Amino Acid (BCAA) Buyer’s Guide — Uncapping The Top 54 BCAA Supplements](../../wp-content/uploads/2014/10/df0498d60f811b516b6fe58a7b5d54d1-67x67.jpg)
![[Product] Light Up Your Digestive System With Meta’s Line Of Probiotics, Fiber, And Health Bars](../../wp-content/uploads/2014/09/Screenshot-2014-09-09-17.36.06-67x67.png)
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