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Posted by Bryan DiSanto on May 20, 2013

[Workout Plans] Forge Elite Abs With This Advanced, Next-Level Six Pack Routine

When it comes to excavating adamantine, billowing ab mounds, graduating from vanilla crunches and sit-ups is an absolute must. Our intense, advanced six-pack routine is designed to pump up the difficulty, break through any hurdles, and forge elite, next-level abs.

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Posted by Bryan DiSanto on May 14, 2013

The 30 Most Powerful Arm Exercises For Titanic, Toned Arms

It’s time to launch an arms race. Whether you prefer titanic, sleeve-bursting arms or toned, defined, lean cannons, the following 30 exercises are powerful tools to help accessorize your body with whichever flavor of arms you’re shooting for.

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Posted by Bryan DiSanto on May 8, 2013

How To Drink Lean, And The Skinny On Which Summer Cocktails Will Destroy Your Belly (And Which Won’t)

8 tips to drink healthier and keep the fat off, plus our ranking of the 22 most popular summer cocktails, which to avoid, and how to make each less fattening.

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Posted by Bryan DiSanto on May 6, 2013

UberExercise — Obliterate Your Chest With The Push Up Burnout Circuit

4 exercises, 5 minutes, 100 reps – 1 killer set. Finish strong with The Push Up Burnout Circuit, a caustic 4-exercise gauntlet designed to obliterate the muscle fibers in your upper body, engage your core, and send blood + O2 coursing through your chest and triceps.

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Posted by Bryan DiSanto on May 6, 2013

The Anatomy Of A Subway Sandwich — Will The Real Subway Please Stand Up?

What do autolyzed yeast extract, disodium guanylate, and succinic acid have in common? They’re all in Subway’s grilled chicken, along with a lump of other things you probably can’t pronounce. Here’s the 360 view into what’s really in your Subway sandwich.

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Posted by Bryan DiSanto on May 1, 2013

[WOTM, 05/2013] Crystallize Your Abs With The Fat-Blasting Summer Hypershred Workout

May’s high-intensity WOTM is designed to torch the last layer of body fat and put the finishing touches on your six-pack just in time for summer. Finish strong; get after it.

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Posted by Bryan DiSanto on Apr 30, 2013

Carve Out Your Abs With These 8 Killer Swiss Ball Exercises

If you’re not already a Swiss ball user, get on it ASAP — you’re leaving an incredible amount of ab growth on the table. Here are 8 of the most effective Swiss ball ab exercises to carve out your upper and lower abs, slice up your obliques, and sculpt a lean, tight midsection.

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Posted by Bryan DiSanto on Apr 24, 2013

The Top 5 Oblique Exercises To Get Ripped Up Abs, V2

Last year we listed 5 of our absolute favorite exercises to rip up the obliques, the muscle fibers that run diagonally along either side of the core. We’re back this year for round two, with 5 additional, uber-effective oblique exercises to spice up your ab routine, condense your core, and add some dense, detailed topography to your midsection.

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[Review] Workout More, Carry Less With CardNinja

Posted by Bryan DiSanto on Apr 19, 2013 in Fitness Product Reviews, Gear It UP

With summer on the way, the liklihood of spontaneous physical activity skyrockets. Whether you’re a chronic gym-goer, hiker, biker, soccer stud, or rubber-to-pavement junkie, your wallet is inevitably a huge pain in the budungus. Don’t let that serve as a point of friction — streamline your fitness with CardNinja.

Lean It UP Weekly Workout Music — Vol. 22, Week Of 4/15

Posted by Bryan DiSanto on Apr 18, 2013 in Pump It UP, Weekly Workout Music

Volume 22 — including Empire of the Sun, David Guetta, Nelly, Armin van Buuren & Callaway. The Lean It UP Workout Music Series brings 5 new epic, fast-paced, skull-thumping workout bangers each week to help amp up and turbocharge your workout.

[Recipes] Blueberry-Cinna-Banana Greek Yogurt Pancakes

Posted by Bryan DiSanto on Apr 16, 2013 in Diet It UP, Featured Article, Lean Foods, Pancakes, Protein, Recipes, Vegetarian

Drop the Bisquick and Aunt Jemima, throw on your big boy pants, and start making some grown-up pancakes. This delicious recipe for Blueberry-Cinna-Banana Greek Yogurt Pancakes puts an all-natural, waistline-conscious, protein-packed twist on an old classic.

[Infographic] The Cost Of Obesity

Posted by Sarah Fudin on Apr 14, 2013 in Health It UP, Infographics, Obesity

In 2004, the CDC ranked obesity as the number one health risk facing America. Today, we are still facing massive risk — if obesity rates continue on their current trajectories, 44% of Americans will be obese by 2030. The George Washington University shares its infographic detailing the startling rise in obesity and the ridiculous cost associated with it.

[Recipes] The Ultimate Mass Gainer — Chocolate Almond Protein Shake

Posted by Joshua Nackenson on Apr 12, 2013 in Diet It UP, Gluten Free, Lean Foods, Protein Shakes, Recipes, Smoothies & Shakes, Vegetarian

Skip the pre-blended mass gainers and use real food to fuel your muscle-building endeavors. Our Chocolate Almond Protein Shake is the ultimate lean muscle mass gainer. With just 6 ingredients and over 800 incredibly delicious calories, it’s a nutritious, natural way to provide hungry muscles with the calories, protein, and nutrients they need to gain size and strength.

[Recipes] High Protein Maca Stew

Posted by Ashley Spivak on Apr 9, 2013 in Diet It UP, Gluten Free, Lean Foods, Recipes, Vegan, Vegetarian

Maca root, originally found in the Andes, is a powerful stamina booster, libido enhancer, hormone regulator and exhaustion buster. This vegetarian recipe for High Protein Maca Stew is packed with protein (16.8g/serving), fiber, heart healthy lycopene, and many other antioxidants. It’s the perfect athlete’s meal to fuel your body with clean, lean energy and HQ protein to stimulate the growth and recovery process.

[WOTM, 04/2013] The Accelerated Shape-Up For Summer Beach Body Plan

Posted by Bryan DiSanto on Apr 5, 2013 in Burn It UP, Diet It UP, Featured Article, Full-Body Workouts, Muscle It UP, Workout Of The Month, Workout Plans

We’re officially 12 weeks out from summer. Use our beach body plan — incl. in-depth diet strategies and a full 6-day workout plan — to effectively torch body fat, accelerate muscle mass gains, and unleash your abs in time for summer.

[Review] The Complete Fish Oil Buyer’s Guide – 26 Top Products Reviewed

Posted by Bryan DiSanto on Apr 2, 2013 in Featured Article, Fish Oil, Supp It UP, Supplement Reviews

Whether you’re a beginner or savvy supplement veteran, shopping for fish oil can be a deceptive, overly complicated process. We’re here to cut through the clutter and help you save cash on one of the most important supplements for your all-around health.

Part IV: 10 Tips for Surefire Success — The Simple, Beginner’s Guide To Strength And Muscle-Building

Posted by Joshua Nackenson on Mar 30, 2013 in Featured Article, Health It UP, Motivation, Muscle It UP

Ten simple, surefire tips to accelerate your weight-loss/muscle-building results, meet your goals, and ensure long-term, sustained success.

Lean It UP Weekly Workout Music — Vol. 21, Week Of 3/18

Posted by Bryan DiSanto on Mar 22, 2013 in Pump It UP, Weekly Workout Music

Volume 21 — including Sum 41, Aesop Rock, Capital Cities, & Avicii The Lean It UP Workout Music Series brings 5 new epic, fast-paced, skull-thumping workout bangers each week to help amp up and turbocharge your workout.