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The 30 Most Powerful Arm Exercises For Titanic, Toned Arms[I] can't shake the image of a Barbie & Ken factory. Whether you prefer titanic, sleeve-bursting arms or toned, defined, lean cannons, the following 30 exercises are powerful tools to help... -
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...
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The Lean Drinking Guidebook: 8 Simple Ways To Drink & Keep the Pounds Off
You don’t have to sacrifice alcohol just to build an elite body. Use our ridiculously simple, high-powered tips to drink healthier & keep the belly fat off without giving it up.
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Food Faceoffs — Chobani Vs. FAGE Vs. Siggi’s; Which Greek Yogurt Is The Sveltest Nutritional Powerhouse?
In the 3-man Greek yogurt sandbox of Chobani, FAGE, and siggi’s there’s no *bad* option; just a hierarchy from lean to abdominal incineration. Pitted head-to-head, which brand emerges as the sveltest nutritional powerhouse? We face-off.
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Sip Leaner — Counting Down The 22 Most Explosively Fattening Cocktails
We’ve run the numbers and ranked 22 of the most popular cocktails — slotted from leanest (#1) to most explosively fattening (#22) — based on calories, % calories from alcohol, sugar, and carbs. What’s the most explosively fattening drink on earth? We countdown.
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[Lean Meals] Balsamic Drizzled Butternut Squash Ravioli With A Kickin’ Sriracha Chicken & Veggie Medley
We paired dangerously delicious, melt-in-your-mouth butternut squash ravioli with a kickin’ Sriracha chicken & veggie medley to build one full-fledged, lean powerhouse meal. It’s absolutely oozing with protein, nutrients, and explosive flavor — all of it rolls in at 450 calories and brings along a whopping 29g protein, 10.5g fiber, 330% vit. A, & 642% vit. K
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[The Gym Bag, #3] Is Walking A Viable Alternative To Running; Post-Workout Protein Drink Options
In week 3 of The Gym Bag Q&A we address the differences between walking and running on weight-loss/performance, Naked Juice & Muscle Milk, and the best on-the-go protein shakes to chug after an intense workout.
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[Uberfood] Chia Seeds — The Battle-Tested, Lean-Body Powerhouse
Chia, an uberfood that energized legions of ancient Aztec warriors, is the LeBron James of the food realm. It’s an infinitely versatile, all-around, colossal powerhouse, packed with protein, fiber, & healthy fats — it’s got TRIPLE the omega-3’s of salmon, for HALF the calories — that can help boost weight-loss, eviscerate hunger, and even cure hangovers. If you’re not already, start chia-chugging.
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[The Gym Bag, #2] Can You Microwave Protein, What’s The Best Oatmeal To Eat?
In week 2 of The Gym Bag we address if it’s okay to microwave protein powder, Quaker Oats, and how to upgrade your oatmeal sophistication factor. The Gym Bag is Lean It UP’s weekly reader Q&A.
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[Lean Meals] Charge Up Your Day With My Lean Body, Complete Power Breakfast
Between the steel-cut oatmeal, dripping-juicy, fresh fruit, and lean egg whites, this power breakfast charges the body with an unparalleled shot of sustainable energy; big enough to crush any impending workout. It’s nutritionally STACKED, complete with complex carbs, antioxidants, fiber, and 36 g of HQ protein, all for a svelte 465 calories.
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[The Gym Bag, Week 1] The Best Ab Exercises For People With Lower Back Pain, Low Cal Drinks
In week 1 we address the top ab exercises for people with lower back pain and lean drinking. The Gym Bag is Lean It UP’s weekly reader Q&A. Every Friday we’ll pick a few of YOUR questions from Twitter, Facebook, and around the site, and weigh-in with our (concise) PoV.
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[Eating Out] A Letter From Qdoba, And How To Eat Better At Chipotle’s Healthier Cousin
Get to know Qdoba, Chipotle’s healthier cousin. Whether you’re gluten free or vegan, Qdoba offers nutritious, diet-conscious options that explode with authentic Mexican flavor. Here’s how to effectively navigate the menu and eat lean at Qdoba.
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