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UberExercise — Liquify Fat AND Tear Up Your Butt, Biceps, And Quads With Lunging Biceps CurlsWhat's So UBER About Lunging Biceps Curls? Primary Muscles: Butt, Biceps, Quads, Hamstrings Secondary Muscles: Forearms, Core, Calves What You'll Need: Dumbbells [I]'m all-in on... -
The Cut-And-Dry 60 Second Primer On Paleo, Gluten-Free, Mediterranean, And Other Popular Diets[B]etween Paleo, Gluten-Free, Mediterranean, and Lacto-Ovo Vegetarian, modern dieting could fill its own dedicated dictionary. Case-in-point: USNews recently included 28 diets—TWENTY-EIGHT—in... -
So THIS Is What Cristiano Ronaldo Uses To Build His Chiseled Jawline [Video]httpv://youtu.be/1c4O6FlEktc [T]his is utterly ridiculous. And I can't stop watching it. Apparently Cristiano Ronaldo is endorsing something for just about every part of his... -
[Recipes] Refresh Your Body With The Watermelon Wave Protein Smoothie[I]nvigorate your summer, and extinguish the heat, with an uber-refreshing, mouthgasmic burst of protein-laced energy. Chug our Watermelon Wave Protein Smoothie. If you've neglected watermelon... -
[Lean Meals] Shake Up Your Diet With 30 Superfood Protein Smoothie Recipes Under 300 Calories[B]etween avocado, oats, chia, cacao powder, and flax; the milk of your choice -- almond, flax, skim, coconut, et al.; exorbitant amounts of of fresh fruit & veggies; and a stacked lineup of... -
[WOTM, 08/2014] Reconstruct Your Physique Over Lunch With The 30 Minute Total Body Blaster Circuit[S]tttttrrrrrrrrrrrretched for time? We've got your back. And your path to a completely overhauled physique. Just chop off a quick 30 minutes. That's it. August's WOTM—The 30 Minute... -
What's The Most Repulsive Fast Food Item In The US? Ranking The 50 Most Fattening Fast Food Abominations[L]et's get sauced. Given the current state of crisis in the portable food arena, we asked a basic question: what's THE most repulsive fast food item in the US? And just how egregious is it?... -
[Review] Smoothie, Shake, or Juice Junkie? You NEED A Vitamix Blender In Your Health Arsenal, And Here's Why*Disclaimer: This review is unsponsored and unaffiliated with Vitamix. I bought my own blender. All opinions are solely mine and those of Lean It UP. [T]here was a point when I thought... -
Love Ice Cream, Hate The Calories? Cut Through The Summer Heat With These 4 LEAN Frozen Desserts[B]y now, most of us have learned that no matter how hard you work in the gym every day, the key to a chiseled summer body comes down to what you’re fetching for in the kitchen. With the thick... -
[Workout Plans] Cut Up Your Core With The Total Ab-Domination Workout[L]ooking for a little high octane fuel to light explosive new ab growth? Fire away at your core from all angles with the Total Ab-Domination Workout. Giddy up. Your abs are about to get lit the... -
Examine.com — Your #1 Resource To Learn The Unbiased Truth About Supplements[D]ietary supplements represent one of the fastest growing industries in the entire economy. According to the Nutritional Business Journal the industry produced $32 billion in revenue in 2012,... -
Stack ALL Of Your Supps In One Place With Blender Bottle's New GoStak & ProStak Lines [Product]*Disclaimer: Blender Bottle sent us a ProStak and GoStak for trial purposes. This review is otherwise unsponsored and solely reflects the views of Lean It UP. [S]TACK IT UP! Everyone knows...
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[Study] The One INSANE Health Benefit Of The Tequila Plant That You Knew Nothing About
For 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 weight loss, and even assist the more than 26.2 million type 2 diabetics in America.
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The Playlist That’s PROVEN To Get You Amped — Spotify Reveals Research Used To Craft Its ‘Ultimate Fitness Workout Playlist’
Discover the songs that hit the musical “sweet spot” and can help push you through the toughest parts of any workout. The research team at Spotify explains the scientific psycho-biological research behind their ‘Ultimate Fitness Workout Playlist.’
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[Study] HMB — A Supplement To Improve Strength, Power, And Lean Mass
If you’re like most people, you’ve probably never heard of HMB. HMB, AKA beta-hydroxy-beta-methylbutyrate, is a metabolite of the amino acid leucine that’s been shown to increase strength, power, and lean body mass. We review the latest research supporting its use.
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[Study] Looking To Amp Up Muscle Recovery & Growth? Guzzle A Protein Shake Before Bed
Cozy up under the covers with a massive, frosty protein shake. Research shows that it boosts muscle protein synthesis by up to 22%, a major component in recovery.
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[Study] Squat Depth — How Low Should Your Squat Really Go?
We dive into new research and science on squatting, examine the safety of going deep, and officially settle the debate on just HOW low your squat should really go. Let’s officially put this debacle to bed.
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[Study] Could Fish Oil Cause A 71% Increased Risk Of Prostate Cancer? Pump The Brakes; Experts Weigh-In On The Debacle
A study released in JNCI linked fish oil with a 71% increased risk for high-grade prostate cancer. Pump the brakes, breathe, and collect yourself before converting your jug of fish oil into an incendiary Molotov cocktail — we take a look at what the experts are saying and offer a gameplan on what to do moving forward.
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[Study] Rice Protein Has Identical Benefits To Whey, MASSIVE Ground-Breaking Study Proves
Move over whey – findings from a new GROUNDBREAKING double-blind study revealed that plant-based rice protein has identical benefits and produces identical results to that of its dairy-based counterpart, whey. This one’s massive, especially for vegans.
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[Study] EVOO Rich Mediterranean Diet Reduces Cardiovascular Disease Risk By 30%, Study Finds
A new study revealed that Mediterranean diets, high in EVOO & nuts, can significantly reduce the risk of stroke, heart attack, & other CV deaths by up to 30%.
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[Study] Diet Soda Causes 60% Increase In Diabetes Risk Over Regular Soda
Stop messing around — if you haven’t already, cut diet soda out of your life completely. New research found that diet soda drinkers were up to 60% more likely to develop type-II diabetes than those who drank an equal amount of regular soda.
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[Study] Cardio Post-Flu Shot May Double The Vaccine’s Effectiveness
If you’re one of many yet to get your annual flu shot, listen up before you run over to CVS. A new study from Iowa State University revealed that that 90 minutes of cardio after getting the flu-shot may double its effectiveness.
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