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- [UPWOD Nº1] Get Your Daily Dose Of Sweat — Introducing The Lean It UP Workout Of The Day (UPWOD)
  
  Welcome to your daily dose of sweat. Today marks the official launch of UPWODS — Lean It UP's Workout of the Day. We're dropping 1 new KILLER workout every morning. Workout Nº1 is a chest and...
- Oh The Mistakes You’re Making — 14 Fitness Tips To Workout SMARTER And Maximize Your Results
  
  There's nothing more frustrating than dropping hours on hours at the gym or banging out 1000's of crunches and getting absolutely NOTHING to show for it. We've pulled together 14 must-use fitness...
- The Lean It UP Clean Eating Manifesto — 17 Nutrition Tactics To Eat Cleaner, Live Leaner, And Build The Ultimate Body
  
  It's time to overhaul your backwards, incredibly ineffective, fat-as-hell American diet. Use our 17-rule clean eating blueprint to build a lean, muscular physique.
- Avocado Rose 101: How To Make An Avocado Rose
  
  If you're anyone who's anyone on Instagram, you've undoubtedly seen the majestic, floral AVOCADO ROSE. Here's a step-by-step guide to make THE perfect avocado rose every time.
- Fitness 101: The Ultimate Five-Step Guide To Build Your Own Workout Plan
  
  Turn your workout routine into a DIY activity. Use our dead simple, dummy-proof, 5-step guide to build your own WORKOUT PLAN from scratch.
- [UPWOD Nº50] The Blowout Back & Biceps Workout
  
  We made it. FIFTY DEEP. Our final UPWOD—The Blowout Back & Biceps Workout—is your quintessential Lean It UP workout. It blasts the back and biceps with supersets, heavy compound lifts, and a HIIT...
- 3-Ingredient Spiralized Sweet Potato Bagels [Recipes]
  
  Rethink bagels with this lean, guilt-free 3-ingredient recipe for spiralized SWEET POTATO BAGELS.
- [UPWOD Nº49] The LABS Incineration Workout — Legs, Abs, & HIIT
  
  SUPERSETS ON SUPERSETS! UPWOD Nº49—The LABS Incineration Workout—takes your traditional leg day, infuses it with a double shot of abs, and amps it up with two major upgrades: quick-hitting GIANT...
- Introducing Metamucil Free — All Of The Fiber, None Of The Artificial Junk (Plus A Bonus Pitaya Bowl Recipe)
  
  Got digestion issues? Read this. And then make my dangerously delicious PITAYA bowl recipe.
- [UPWOD Nº48] The Upper Body Sledgehammer Workout
  
  Pound your chest, shoulders and triceps with UPWOD Nº48 — The Upper Body Sledgehammer Workout. It's an old-school slobberknocker that'll pummel your muscles and drag out new growth.
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- 3-Ingredient Spiralized Sweet Potato Bagels [Recipes]
  
  Rethink bagels with this lean, guilt-free 3-ingredient recipe for spiralized SWEET POTATO BAGELS.
- Introducing Metamucil Free — All Of The Fiber, None Of The Artificial Junk (Plus A Bonus Pitaya Bowl Recipe)
  
  Got digestion issues? Read this. And then make my dangerously delicious PITAYA bowl recipe.
- Butternut Squash Bucatini With Walnut Pesto & Sage Brown Butter [Recipes]
  
  If you love pasta, but hate the empty calories, carbs, and—*gasp*—gluten, this recipe for Butternut Squash Bucatini with Walnut Pesto is about to change your life.
- Chug A Little Autumn With The Meta Pumpkin Pie Protein Smoothie [Recipes]
  
  Get seasonally lean and chug a little autumn with the Meta Pumpkin Pie Protein Smoothie. The frothy, mouthgasmic concoction is bursting with warm fall spices, laced with savory pumpkin flavor, and...
- Asian Sriracha Chicken Burgers [Recipes]
  
  Our recipe for Sriracha Asian Chicken Burgers is the perfect balance of sweet, tangy, and spicy. They're easy to make, uber-lean, and jacked with HQ protein.
- Crush Hunger With The Meta Berry Blast Protein Smoothie [Recipes]
  
  Blast hunger and light up your taste buds with our Meta Berry Blaster Protein Smoothie. It's loaded with protein, a trifecta of berries, and fiber to nourish your body, boost recovery, and keep your...
- [Recipes] Refresh Your Body With The Watermelon Wave Protein Smoothie
  
  It's getting HOT. Extinguish the heat with our Watermelon Wave Protein Smoothie. Using 5 simple ingredients it quickly whips up into a svelte, light and fluffy cocktail that’s GUSHING with 40g...
- How To: Blend Up A Little Summer With The Island Pitaya Bowl [Recipes]
  
  HIYA PITAYA. Blend up a little summer with our quick and delicious Island Pitaya Bowl recipe. It takes 5 minutes to make and it's jacked with protein, antioxidants, fiber, and nutrients.
- Sesame Crusted Sriracha Tuna Sushi Bowl With Coconut Rice [Recipes]
  
  Love spicy tuna or fresh, sushi-grade fish? You'll go BANANAS for our Sesame Crusted Sriracha Tuna Sushi Bowl. It's uber-lean, jacked with protein, and gushing with flavor.
- Post Workout: Refuel & Recover Faster With These 4 Protein-Packed Post Workout Meals
  
  Your POST WORKOUT meal is a major key to muscle growth. Use these 4 power post workout meals to refuel effectively and jack your body up with protein.
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Posted by Bryan DiSanto on Jan 24, 2018

[UPWOD Nº1] Get Your Daily Dose Of Sweat — Introducing The Lean It UP Workout Of The Day (UPWOD)

Welcome to your daily dose of sweat. Today marks the official launch of UPWODS — Lean It UP’s Workout of the Day. We’re dropping 1 new KILLER workout every morning. Workout Nº1 is a chest and tricep MONSTER. Hop on board.

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Posted by Bryan DiSanto on Jan 20, 2018

Oh The Mistakes You’re Making — 14 Fitness Tips To Workout SMARTER And Maximize Your Results

There’s nothing more frustrating than dropping hours on hours at the gym or banging out 1000’s of crunches and getting absolutely NOTHING to show for it. We’ve pulled together 14 must-use fitness tips to guide your workouts and maximize your results.

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Posted by Bryan DiSanto on Jan 15, 2018

The Lean It UP Clean Eating Manifesto — 17 Nutrition Tactics To Eat Cleaner, Live Leaner, And Build The Ultimate Body

It’s time to overhaul your backwards, incredibly ineffective, fat-as-hell American diet. Use our 17-rule clean eating blueprint to build a lean, muscular physique.

Read More
Posted by Bryan DiSanto on Jul 18, 2017

Fitness 101: The Ultimate Five-Step Guide To Build Your Own Workout Plan

Turn your workout routine into a DIY activity. Use our dead simple, dummy-proof, 5-step guide to build your own WORKOUT PLAN from scratch.

Read More
Posted by Bryan DiSanto on May 23, 2017

The Pursuit Of Happiness — My 7-Step Magical Formula For Personal Happiness

We’re all on the pursuit of happiness, but it’s on YOU to create it for yourself. Here’s my 7-step secret formula for personal happiness.

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Posted by Bryan DiSanto on May 16, 2017

Butternut Squash Bucatini With Walnut Pesto & Sage Brown Butter [Recipes]

If you love pasta, but hate the empty calories, carbs, and—*gasp*—gluten, this recipe for Butternut Squash Bucatini with Walnut Pesto is about to change your life.

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Posted by Bryan DiSanto on Mar 21, 2017

Addicted 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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Posted by Bryan DiSanto on Jan 30, 2017

The 50 Best Workout Songs To Fuel Your Workouts & Get Your Heart Thumping In 2017

From gangsta rap to upbeat EDM, we’ve whipped up a 50-pack of the best workout songs for 2017. Use our playlist to energize your workouts & amp up your focus.

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Mercury Content By Fish — If You’re Crushing Canned Tuna, Ahi, Or Swordfish, You’re A Candidate For Mercury Poisoning

Posted by Bryan DiSanto on Jun 23, 2016 in Diet It UP, Featured Article, Nutrition Science, Nutritional Analysis

If you eat a lot of fish or canned tuna, this is mandatory reading. Mercury is a VERY real concern—it’s in every fish—and it’s probably more common than you realize.

[WOTM 06/2016] Go HAM On Your Muscles Anywhere With The Hurricane Resistance Band Workout

Posted by Bryan DiSanto on Jun 21, 2016 in Do Anywhere/In-Home Workout Plans, Featured Article, Full Body Workout Plans, Muscle It UP, Workout Of The Month, Workout Plans

Go HAM on your muscles and build a LONG, LEAN body with June’s WOTM: The Hurricane Resistance Band Workout. It’s a 4-circuit burner that’ll torch your muscles, body fat, and calories, regardless of where you are.

Clif Bars, Kashi Bars, Bear Naked Granola, & Nature Valley Bars Recalled Due To Listeria Contamination [News]

Posted by Bryan DiSanto on Jun 6, 2016 in Diet It UP, Misc., News

13 products, including Kashi Bars, Clif Bars, Nature Valley Bars, Bear Naked Granola, and Quaker Bars were all recalled due to a potential listeria contamination. Triple check your cabinets.

37 Killer Resistance Band Exercises To Burn Up Your Muscles Anywhere

Posted by Bryan DiSanto on May 31, 2016 in Exercise Lists, Featured Article, Fitness Lists, Muscle It UP

Start pumping elastic. Whether you’re jet-setting to a tropical oasis, perpetually stuck in hotels, or just don’t want to splurge for a gym membership, resistance bands are a legitimate way to build a chiseled physique. We’ve compiled a master list of 37 killer resistance band exercises to get you started.

The Workout Music Friday Five-Pack, V44 — Cash Cash, Chance The Rapper, Lil Wayne, Martin Garrix, & Tritonal

Posted by Bryan DiSanto on May 27, 2016 in Friday Five-Pack, Music, Pump It UP

We’ve got a new five-pack of power workout songs to carry you into the weekend. This week — Cash Cash, Chance The Rapper, Lil Wayne, Martin Garrix, & Tritonal.

Collagen Peptides — The Protein Powder You SHOULD Be Taking For Radiant Skin, Cellulite, Strong Joints, & Anti-Aging

Posted by Bryan DiSanto on May 27, 2016 in Beauty, Diet It UP, General Health, Health It UP, Live It UP, Nutrition 101, Nutrition Science, Supp It UP, Supplement Reviews

Meet collagen peptides. They’re the wonder supplement—protein powder, actually—that can help make your skin more radiant, reduce cellulite and wrinkles, improve joint health and arthritis, and reduce the development of osteoporosis. All while supporting a lean physique.

[WOTM, 05/2016] Ignite Your Muscles & Build Your Leanest Body Ever With The Hardcore HIIT Workout Program

Posted by Bryan DiSanto on May 17, 2016 in Biceps & Triceps Workout Plans, Chest Workout Plans, Featured Article, Legs & Butt Workout Plans, Muscle It UP, Shoulder Workout Plans, Workout Of The Month, Workout Plans

May’s WOTM—The Hardcore HIIT Workout Program—is a 5-day MONSTER that’ll help you build muscle, torch fat, and construct your leanest body EVER.

The 12 Best Upper Ab Exercises — Miracle-Gro To Annihilate Your Rectus Abdominis & Upper Abs

Posted by Bryan DiSanto on May 13, 2016 in Abs, Exercise Lists, Featured Article, Fitness Lists, Muscle It UP

A list of the 12 best UPPER AB exercises to build your rectus abdominis and upper abs, and build a strong six-pack from top to bottom.

The 32 Healthiest Fruits On Earth — The Ultimate Fruit Health Rankings

Posted by Bryan DiSanto on May 9, 2016 in Diet It UP, Featured Article, Food Rankings, Nutrition Science

We’ve crunched the numbers and ranked 32 of the healthiest fruits based on 12 dimensions of nutrition, including omega-3’s, antioxidants & the Glycemic Index. What’s THE healthiest fruit on earth? Get the definitive answer inside.

The 16 Best Shoulder Exercises To Destroy Your Delts And Carve Out Major Definition

Posted by Bryan DiSanto on May 6, 2016 in Exercise Lists, Exercises, Featured Article, Muscle It UP, Shoulders

Salivating over a pair of defined, striated, cannonball shoulders? Stay hungry. We’ve got an arsenal of powerful tools to destroy your delts and carve out gorgeous definition — a whopping 16 exercises deep.

[Recipes] FOR SCIENCE! Meet The NorCal Margarita, The Leanest Drink On Earth

Posted by Bryan DiSanto on May 5, 2016 in Alcohol & Drinking, Cook It UP, Lean Cocktails, Nutrition Science, Nutritional Analysis, Recipes

Meet the NorCal Margarita, the leanest drink on earth. This refreshing, Paleo-friendly cocktail leverages the superpowers of science to help you drink more for less and keep your body lean, fit, and defined while boozing.

[Workout Plans] Shred Your Abs ANYWHERE, ANYTIME With The Quick-Hitting Six Pack Abs Workout

Posted by Bryan DiSanto on Apr 29, 2016 in Ab Workout Plans, Abs, Do Anywhere/In-Home Workout Plans, Featured Article, Lower Abs, Muscle It UP, Obliques, Workout Plans

Whether you’re stuck in a blizzard or trapped in a faraway hotel — use this routine to SHRED UP a six pack, anywhere, in under 15 minutes.

The Ultimate Summer 2016 Playlist — 100+ Summer Songs For Your 2016 Pool Party

Posted by Bryan DiSanto on Apr 25, 2016 in Live It UP, Misc.

LIGHT IT UP! We’ve got your ultimate SUMMER SIXTEEN playlist, complete with 100+ summer songs to get you in the tropical mood. Good vibes only.

The Stacked 12: 12 Ab Exercises You NEED To Do To Build A Six-Pack In 2016 [Exercise Lists]

Posted by Bryan DiSanto on Apr 20, 2016 in Abs, Exercise Lists, Featured Article, Fitness Lists, Lower Abs, Muscle It UP, Obliques

Make 2016 the year of the six-pack. YOUR six-pack. We’ve blown out 12 ab exercises you HAVE to be doing this year to upgrade your core to elite levels.

[Recipes] Refresh Your Body With The Watermelon Wave Protein Smoothie

Posted by Bryan DiSanto on Apr 19, 2016 in Cook It UP, Gluten Free, Protein Shakes, Quick & Easy, Recipes, Smoothies & Shakes, Snacks, Vegetarian

It’s getting HOT. Extinguish the heat with our Watermelon Wave Protein Smoothie. Using 5 simple ingredients it quickly whips up into a svelte, light and fluffy cocktail that’s GUSHING with 40g protein and 7g fiber of liquid nutrition.

The 5 Best Triceps Exercises For Building Massive, Toned Triceps

Posted by Bryan DiSanto on Apr 13, 2016 in Exercise Lists, Fitness Lists, Muscle It UP, 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.

How To: Blend Up A Little Summer With The Island Pitaya Bowl [Recipes]

Posted by Bryan DiSanto on Apr 13, 2016 in Breakfast, Cook It UP, Diet It UP, Lean Meals, Quick & Easy, Recipes, Smoothies & Shakes, Vegetarian

HIYA PITAYA. Blend up a little summer with our quick and delicious Island Pitaya Bowl recipe. It takes 5 minutes to make and it’s jacked with protein, antioxidants, fiber, and nutrients.

[WOTM 04/2016] Build A Bigger Booty With The Beach Bum Butt Workout

Posted by Bryan DiSanto on Apr 11, 2016 in Butt, Featured Article, Legs, Legs & Butt Workout Plans, Muscle It UP, UberExercises, Workout Of The Month

BOOTY GAINS ON DECK. Use April’s WOTM—The Beach Bum Butt Workout—to hammer your glutes and build a tight, perky, firm butt this summer.

Sesame Crusted Sriracha Tuna Sushi Bowl With Coconut Rice [Recipes]

Posted by Bryan DiSanto on Apr 6, 2016 in Cook It UP, Diet It UP, Dinner, Lean Meals, Recipes

Love spicy tuna or fresh, sushi-grade fish? You’ll go BANANAS for our Sesame Crusted Sriracha Tuna Sushi Bowl. It’s uber-lean, jacked with protein, and gushing with flavor.

Post Workout: Refuel & Recover Faster With These 4 Protein-Packed Post Workout Meals

Posted by Bryan DiSanto on Mar 22, 2016 in Diet It UP, Recipes

Your POST WORKOUT meal is a major key to muscle growth. Use these 4 power post workout meals to refuel effectively and jack your body up with protein.

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