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[Products] What’s Up With Vitamin D? The Ultimate Vitamin D Buyer’s Guide — 24 Top Products UncappedImage: NPR [T]rapped inside an urban, office prison — aka living hell — all day, every day? You're likely lacking one of the body's most uber-important micronutrients: vitamin D. Data...
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[Study] The One INSANE Health Benefit Of The Tequila Plant That You Knew Nothing AboutImage: Inside Louisville [F]or many people, tequila has had a promising effect on liquid courage. Now, researchers say the plant used to create it may unlock a number of health benefits, help with...
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More Than Just A Race: The Top 3 Unseen Risks of Marathon RunningImage: AFG Fitness [O]n Saturday March 15th, two runners, in two separate races, lost their lives right near the finish line. After running the Shamrock Half-Marathon in Virginia Beach,... -
[Infographic] This Is How Many Calories Worth Of Coke, Skittles, & Gummy Bears Are In Your Starbucks Drink[W]e've already covered the evil, seasonal powers of Starbucks' Pumpkin Spice Latte (PSL). This quirky infographic from I Love Coffee takes it to the next level by illustrating the caloric calamity... -
UberExercise — Smash Your Butt And Core With The Weighted Glute BridgeImage: Mother Fitness The Weighted Glute Bridge, Quick Hits [one_half] Primary Muscles: Butt — Gluteus Medius + Gluteus Maximus Secondary Muscles: Core,... -
The Playlist That's PROVEN To Get You Amped — Spotify Reveals Research Used To Craft Its 'Ultimate Fitness Workout Playlist'Image Source: The Active Times [A]fter analyzing over 6.7 million workout playlists, the research team at Spotify carefully composed what they call the 'Ultimate Fitness Workout Playlist.' But it... -
Healthbook — Could An App(le) A Day Keep The Doctor Away?Image: 9to5mac.com [A]pple products seem to be built off the notion that "anything you can do, I can do better." It's no surprise that the tech geniuses at Apple have been working hard to make... -
Bracketology — March Madness: Fruit & Veggie Edition[W]ith March Madness officially set to kick-off this Thursday, SBNation has cleverly crafted a new, earth-shattering way to waste time for absolutely no beneficial reason whatsoever: The Fruit... -
21 Low-Cal, Healthy Snacks That You Need To Be Eating Today (But Not All At Once)Image: Quinn Cooper Style [W]e talk all the time about protein-rich small meals, shakes, and smoothies that can help you eat better, shed fat, and make lean gains at the gym. But what if you want... -
[News] Over 500 Items Now Contain ADA, The Chemical Additive Used to Make Yoga Mats[T]hey say don't eat things you can't pronounce, right? Try this one: azodicarbonamide. Also known as ADA, this tongue-twister of a chemical is found in over 500 food items and over 130 brands,... -
[Study] HMB — A Supplement To Improve Strength, Power, And Lean Mass[I]f you're like most people, you’ve probably never heard of HMB before. HMB, also known as beta-hydroxy-beta-methylbutyrate, is a metabolite of the amino acid leucine, which is believed to... -
[Recipes] Welcome To The World Of Green Smoothies — 3 Killer Recipes To Green Up Your Diet[U]nless you’re sitting in a cave right now (and if you are, let me ask — how did you get WiFi?), you’ve definitely heard about the green smoothie trend that started in 2013 and has been...
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Joshua Nackenson
Contributing Author at Lean It UP
Joshua Nackenson, is a medical student at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine with a passion for all things related to fitness and nutrition.
His primary athletic focus is powerlifting, where he competes in the 165lb and 181lb weight classes. In between powerlifting training and competitions, he stays fit by competing in local 5ks and Tough Mudder events. Josh holds a certificate in Clinical Nutrition and Functional Medicine.
His primary athletic focus is powerlifting, where he competes in the 165lb and 181lb weight classes. In between powerlifting training and competitions, he stays fit by competing in local 5ks and Tough Mudder events. Josh holds a certificate in Clinical Nutrition and Functional Medicine.
Latest posts by Joshua Nackenson (see all)
- [Study] HMB — A Supplement To Improve Strength, Power, And Lean Mass - March 14, 2014
- UberExercise — A Complete Video Guide To The Overhead Press - March 12, 2014
- 10 Major Reasons Why Your Diet Is Failing Miserably (And How To Avoid Them) - January 30, 2014
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