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Roast Chicken Caprese Salad

6/29/2017

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Roast Chicken Caprese Salad

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Helloooooo 4th of July weekend (almost)!

4th of July is a little bit of a joke when you have babies and toddlers but still fun to celebrate during the day, and I especially love the food! This weekend our big plan is to just R-E-L-A-X. Adam has been traveling a lot for work lately and the kids are just coming off yet another cold. I think we are going to spend Saturday morning at the lake and maybe also work in a beach day. Definitely a lot of grilling and a lot of light meals just like this one are going to go down. Our weather has been so good lately.

Caprese salads are one of my favorite things ever. They are hard to beat this time of year, when tomatoes are just starting to get perfect and basil is abundant. However, sometimes they just aren’t filling enough for me for a meal. Hence the roast chicken. ? Turns out, combining yummy roast chicken with a traditional caprese salad is absolutely delicious. It’s filling, yet feels light…perfect for summer!

 

Because we’re using chicken thighs here (instead of a whole chicken and PLEASE don’t use chicken breasts. They get all dry and lack so much flavor) they roast quickly in just half an hour. This is THE perfect meal to make while you’re packing for a picnic and it travels extremely well. Your friends and family will thank you!

I’ll check back in on Tuesday morning with a cocktail you’re definitely going to be wanting to sip on when the fireworks go off. ? So stay tuned! 

Roast Chicken Caprese Salad

Course: Main Course

Servings: 4 servings

Ingredients

  • 1.25 lbs chicken thighs skin on or skinless is fine
  • 1 cup lightly packed fresh basil torn or shredded
  • 1 pint cherry tomatoes
  • 6 oz galbani (mini mozzarella balls)

for dressing:

  • 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
  • 1 tsp dijon mustard
  • 1/2 tsp maple syrup
  • sea salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Line a sheet pan with parchment paper.

  2. Place chicken thighs on prepared sheet pan and drizzle lightly with oil. Sprinkle with salt and pepper and roast for 30 minutes, or until cooked through.

  3. When then the chicken has cooled down enough to handle, roughly chop it into bite sized pieces. Place in a large bowl with the basil, mozzarella and tomatoes.

  4. Combine all dressing ingredients and shake well. Pour dressing over and sprinkle with additional sea salt and pepper to taste.

Recipe Notes

This salad will keep for three days in the refrigerator and travels very well to picnics!

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June 29, 2017 at 06:45PM
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Honey Turmeric Ginger Iced Tea

6/27/2017

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Honey Turmeric Ginger Iced Tea

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I have been itching to share this simple Honey Turmeric Ginger Iced Tea recipe with you guys for awhile now and today is the day! This iced tea is perfect for summer and, actually, isn’t really “tea” at all! It’s just an infusion. And it’s so refreshing and delicious, especially with the honey.

Over the past month, we have had a bit of a sickness rut with the kids. You know how it is when you have little ones and a cold cycles through your house. Let’s just say it knocks everyone down one.by.one. Luke was the first to go down and down he went. The poor guy was sick for 12 whole days with this darn virus! Grayson was next and finally, last week, I fell as well. But only, miraculously, for 12 hours (thanks Vitamin C and Wellness Formula!). Anyway, we are finally all well now and I’m sipping this on the daily to boost my immunity while I chase after these germ monsters all day. Summer colds are the worst, man!

I actually got this “recipe” from my friend, Aubrey. I noticed she was always drinking some magical elixir…at the playground, at my house, at the market…she always seemed to have it with her and swear by it. When I finally asked for her recipe after trying it at a friend’s house during one of our kids playdates, she said quite simply “it’s just grated fresh ginger and turmeric mixed with water”. That’s it. I added honey for sweetness and a whole lotta ice because SUMMER.

There are tons of health benefits to drinking an infusion like this. Turmeric is known to help with inflammation, so there’s that big one. Also, ginger is great for nausea and helps to boost the immune system. I’m actually not a fan of things that are “overly gingery” (they sort of have the reverse effect on me and make me MORE nauseous) but there’s a great balance in this tea. It’s really just refreshing and detoxifying. 

I hope you enjoy — this one’s a good one! ?

Honey Turmeric Ginger Iced Tea

Ingredients

  • 2 3" knobs fresh ginger
  • 2 3" knobs fresh turmeric
  • 1.5 tbsp raw honey
  • 2 cups hot water
  • additional water and ice for serving

Instructions

  1. Using a spoon, peel both the ginger and turmeric. Grate each on a box grater like you would cheese.

  2. Place the grated roots in a glass measuring cup and pour two cups of hot water over. Let steep for 10 minutes.

  3. Strain into a jar and add the honey. Stir or shake well. 

  4. When you're ready to make iced tea, pour about 1/4 cup of this concentrate into a glass and add cold filtered water. The amount of water you add is dependent on how strong you like your tea. ? Add ice and enjoy!

Recipe Notes

This recipe makes about 1.5 cups of iced tea concentrate. It keeps in the fridge for about a week so make a big batch and drink up the benefits! 

 

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June 27, 2017 at 07:34AM
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5 tips for maximizing your lat exercises

6/27/2017

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5 tips for maximizing your lat exercises

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Exercises that target the latissimus dorsi are staples of any good bodybuilding routine. Moves like the pulldown, the pullup, and the row—and their many variations—are essential for any guy trying to build back muscle. (That presumably means you.)

Surprisingly enough, though, lots of guys simply get lat exercises wrong—or if they do them correctly, they're simply not getting as much out of them as they could be. Here's how to make the most out of your lat exercises.

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1. When doing pulldowns, keep your torso upright and pull the bar as low on your torso as possible. Pretend you are pulling the bar toward your belt, not your chest. Too many times, people lean way back as they do this movement. Don't bother—you're just working your glutes, not your lats.

2. It’s not about moving the weight, it’s about making the muscles work, so make sure you don’t swing. As you swing backwards, you're using momentum to help move the weight. The other issue with leaning backward is the tendency to pull the bar right to your chest, which then engages more of your rear deltoids, resulting in less isolation on your lats.

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3. In the most simple terms, one of the functions of your lats is to help pull your arms down toward your sides. To get a good visual for the plane of movement is to imagine a jumping jack. With that in mind, put your focus on the path of your elbows, not your hands. A mental trick is to imagine your hands and forearms only as hooks that hold the bar. As the bar goes up, your elbows are going to move away from your body, and as the bar comes down they will go toward your body. The lower you pull the bar, the closer your elbows get to your sides. The more range of motion, the greater the muscle activation, the more muscle development.

4. When doing a row, make sure to keep your elbows tight to your body to get that proper arm extension. If you bring your elbows out, you are going to engage more of your rear deltoids. Like the pulldown, bring the bar to your belt, not your chest. Careful using a reverse grip, since it allows your biceps to assist in the motion, putting less focus on the lats.

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5. Another great lat exercise is the bar row or dumbbell row, and tip applies to both: Besides pulling your arms towards your sides, your lats also pull your arms down and back. A good way to visualize the movement: using both hands to close the trunk of your car. This definitely over-simplifies the motion, but it should give you a picture, and emphasizes why you should not swing backward to complete even heavy reps.

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June 27, 2017 at 07:13AM
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Serrano tarragon punch

6/27/2017

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Whiskey/Bourbon

Everyone has their go-to's when it comes to cocktails—vodka soda, whiskey sour, a martini—but it's always a good idea to shake free of your comfort zone once in a while.

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This summer drink combines bourbon with tarragon and serrano pepper for a boozy treat that's unlike anything you've ever had.

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Ingredients 
2 oz Maker’s Mark Bourbon
1 oz fresh lime juice
1⁄2 oz agave syrup
1-2 slices serrano pepper, cut in half and deseeded
Pinch of salt
4 sprigs tarragon
How to make it 

Add all ingredients to blender with a cup of ice, and process until smooth.

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June 27, 2017 at 07:13AM
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Salsa chicken

6/27/2017

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Salsa chicken

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Salsa Chicken

This two-ingredient chicken dish is a perfect weeknight meal providing a whopping 34 grams of protein. If you’re buying bottled salsa, check the nutrition facts panel to ensure you’re buying the one with the least amount of sugar and sodium. Better yet, whip up your own salsa so you can control the ingredients.

Nutrition Information (per serving)

Calories: 208; Total Fat: 4 grams; Saturated Fat: 1 gram; Protein: 34 grams: Carbohydrates: 9 grams; Sugar: 5 grams; Fiber: 2 grams; Cholesterol: 103 milligrams; Sodium: 977 milligrams

Recipe and photo by Dixya Bhattara, R.D., of Food, Pleasure and Health.

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Ingredients 
4 chicken breasts (about 20 ounces)
2 cups salsa
How to make it 

 Preheat the oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit.

Arrange chicken on a baking pan then generously pour salsa all it.

Bake for 25-30 minutes until chicken is no longer pink on the inside. Let it cool for little bit then shred it using forks.

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June 27, 2017 at 07:13AM
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Lemon chicken

6/27/2017

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Lemon Chicken

The bachelor's greatest struggle is finding a recipe that's both easy to make and healthy for you, but we've got you covered. This six-ingredient chicken dish has zero grams of carbs and plenty of muscle-building protein. Better yet, it's supremely easy to make, but it has an impressively tasty payoff.

Recipe and photo by Dana Angelo White, M.S. R.D., A.T.C.

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Ingredients 
5 sprigs fresh rosemary
1 cut up chicken (3 pounds)
3 tablespoons olive oil
Juice of 2 lemons
1 teaspoon kosher salt
½ teaspoon black pepper
How to make it 

Preheat oven to 450 degrees F.

Place rosemary in the bottom of a baking dish. Place chicken pieces on top; drizzle with olive oil and lemon juice and then season with salt and pepper.

Roast chicken for 45 to 55 minutes or until internal temperature reaches 160 degrees F.

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June 27, 2017 at 07:13AM
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Eat like The Rock: 7 muscle-building recipes Dwayne Johnson would love

6/27/2017

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Eat like ‘The Rock’: 7 muscle-building recipes Dwayne Johnson would love

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Dwayne Johnson is the highest-paid actor in the world. He’s also one of the most shredded.

The Rock may not have much time to sleep between shooting major movies like Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle, Baywatch, and Rampage, not to mention his TV work (the HBO series Ballers) and YouTube videos (via his Seven Bucks Productions digital channel). He also, y'know, works out a ton.

But no matter how busy he is, Johnson certainly makes time to eat. (He also really loves his cheat meals—including one with French toast and apple pie.)

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Johnson fuels his gains and makes sure he has the size he needs for his film roles by sometimes eating up to 5,000 calories per day. That can change depending on the movie role, but, either way, Johnson is all about eating right and getting the right amount of protein.

Johnson shared one of his favorite meals with his fans on social media, preparing to get a day off for the first time in “weeks.” The superstar actor chowed down on “spinach salad, baked potato, and a big sexy hunk of dead cow.”

 

Just past midnight. Saturday. DJ time. Spinach salad, baked potato, double shot of tequila, movies on my Mac and a big sexy hunk of dead cow. Been workin' for weeks without a day off so this Saturday night celebrating my one day off tomorrow (Sunday) was a long time coming. Enjoy your weekend my friends and make sure you're finding your balance. And dead cow. #DJTime #AwayFromTheMadness #Moo ?

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Muscle & Fitness broke down Johnson’s diet, which sometimes can consist of up to seven meals per day, including portions of steak, cod, chicken, salmon, rice, vegetables, and potatoes.

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If you’re looking to fuel up and eat right like Johnson, check out our gallery of recipes from Men’s Fitness that would fit right in with The Rock’s meal plan.

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Piece Of Grilled Chicken Dry Herb Rub
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7. Grilled chicken with dry herb rub

Spice up your grilled chicken with this delicious recipe.

Find out how to make it here.

Want more chicken? Try one of these 20 delicious ways to spice up grilled chicken.

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6. Grilled skirt steak with pepper slaw

Johnson loves his steak. Here's one of our favorite recipes--find out how to make it here.

Want more steak? Try one of these seven healthy lean beef dishes.

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5. Glazed salmon with stir-fried vegetables

Try this high-protein dish filled with omega-3 fatty acids.Find out how to make it here.

Want more steak? Try one of these 15 easy fish recipes.

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4. Grilled honey and lemon chicken

Get a nice serving of protein with this sweet and tangy chicken.

Find out how to make it here.

Want more chicken? Try one of these 20 amazing grilled chicken options.

Foil Packet Lemon Herb Cod
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3. Foil packet lemon and herb cod

Johnson loves his cod, but a lot of guys are intimidated by cooking fish. Fortunately, it's pretty easy--check out our foil packet lemon and herb cod recipe here.

Want more fish dish options? Check out these 10 flavorful seafood recipes for serious fat loss.

Chimichurri Steak
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2. Flank steak with chimichurri sauce

Want to get nearly half of your daily recommended amount of protein in one dish? Go all-in with this South American-style flank steak with chimichurri sauce. Find out how to make it here.

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1. Grilled butterfly leg of lamb

Johnson is always packing protein—get yours with this relatively simple, keto-friendly, high-protein lamb dish. Find out how to make it here.

Gluten-Free Banana Pancakes
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BONUS: Gluten-free banana pancakes

As detailed on Men's Fitness, Johnson really loves his cheat meals—and his breakfast. The Rock loves to put together his "world famous pancakes" and sometimes a huge stack of French toast.

Here's the recipe for gluten-free banana pancakes.

Want to make Johnson's pancakes? Try that receipe here.

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June 27, 2017 at 07:13AM
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15 insanely sexy photos of Eiza González

6/27/2017

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15 insanely sexy photos of Eiza González

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'Baby Driver' Premiere - 2017 SXSW Conference and Festivals

Eiza González may not be a household name in the U.S. just yet, but trust us—she will be soon.

The stunning actress and talented singer already has a well-established career in the Mexican television and film industry. And thanks to a starring role in the critically acclaimed Baby Driver, she's guaranteed to make one hell of an entrance into the American market.

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Along with her name, she's got a face you won't want to forget either. Here are 15 photos that prove it.

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Eiza González was born on January 30, 1990 in Mexico City, Distrito Federal, Mexico. 

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González is fluent in Spanish, English, and Italian.

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Clearly, good looks run in the family—González is the only daughter of Mexican former model Glenda Reyna.

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She only has one other sibling, an older brother named Yulen.

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When González was 12 years old, her father passed away in a motorcycle accident, which she now cites as a strong influence in her career. 

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She completed two out of three years at the Mexican acting school, Centro de Educación Artística.

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She left acting school after she was cast as the protagonist in the 2007 telenovela Lola...Érase una vez when she was 16 years old.

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González is also a talented singer, debuting her first album, Contracorriente, in early 2010.

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Her first break into film came with her role in Casi 30, a comedy-drama directed by Alejandro Sugich.

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In 2013, she was cast in producer Robert Rodriguez's television series, From Dusk till Dawn: The Series.

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In August 2014, Gnozález hosted the "MTV Millennial Awards" at the Pepsi Center in Mexico City.

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In 2015, she was announced as a brand ambassador for the international skincare brand, Neutrogena.

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In December of 2015, she was cast in the upcoming American comedy film, Baby Driver.

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González moved to Los Angeles, California in 2013 to further pursue her acting career in the United States.

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Thanks to Baby Driver's positive early reviews, it's likely that González will continue to further her career in Hollywood.

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June 27, 2017 at 07:13AM
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The 10-round abdominal circuit to incinerate body fat

6/27/2017

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The 10-round abdominal circuit to incinerate body fat

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Everybody needs a break from the weights. You can't expect to build muscle and burn fat without allowing your body to recover and repair—and those who think otherwise are making a huge mistake.

But, if you're following something like our total-body Redemption Plan, you still want to be as aggressive as possible, while being smart about it at the same time. That's the thinking behind this bodyweight, core-focused workout.

It's a solid challenge to your body, but it's not as exhausting as deadlifts, squats, and bench presses. You're only going to work through between 5–10 rounds (depending on your ability), but you'll get a tremendous pump while elevating your heart rate and metabolism for the fat-burning effect.

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The workout

Complete 5-10 rounds of the following as quickly as possible:

1. Pushups

Reps: 10

2. Pullups

Reps: 10

3. Situps

Reps: 10

4. Hip Thrusts

Reps: 10

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June 27, 2017 at 07:13AM
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Watch: ESPN releases Body Issue roster and behind-the-scenes video

6/27/2017

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Watch: ESPN releases Body Issue roster and behind-the-scenes video

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It's that time of year again when elite athletes let it all hang out for ESPN The Magazine's annual Body Issue.

The ninth edition of the famous roundup of tastefully posed nude athletes doesn't hit ESPN.com until July 5, but The Worldwide Leader has already released a behind-the-scenes video and the issue's star-studded roster. The Body Issue is meant to show that "athletic" isn't limited to one body type, and that every athlete has a story.

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A total of 23 athletes will be featured in the issue, including tennis star Caroline Wozniacki, professional softball player A.J. Andrews, and Cowboys running back Ezekiel Elliott, who already shared one of his shots on Instagram:

 

ESPN Body Issue 2017

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The issue features athletes from a variety of sports, including Olympic figure skater Ashley Wagner, Boston Celtics guard Isaiah Thomas, New England Patriots wide receiver Julian Edelman, and UFC fighter Michelle Waterson.

Javier Baez, Chicago Cubs infielder and World Series Champion, also shared a photo from the issue on his Instagram:

 

Every body has a story #espnbodyissue #shotoniphone7 #portraitmode #JB9 #ElMago #TeamBaez #VoteBaez

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The list goes on, including two NHL players, six members of the U.S. women's national hockey team, and the husband-and-wife team of Zach Ertz (who plays tight end for the Philadelphia Eagles) and Julie Ertz (who plays for the U.S. women's national soccer team and the Chicago Red Stars).

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The full roster was posted on ESPN's Instagram on Sunday:

 

Your 2017 Body Issue athletes are...

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The behind-the scenes feature gives us a glimpse of the photoshoots and personal interviews, where athletes get serious about their stories and their motivation.

Check out the video below to go behind-the-scenes of ESPN The Magazine's Body Issue, which will be on ESPN.com on July 5 and hit newsstands on July 7.

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