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Do you know the difference between interval and circuit training? You probably do them on a fairly regular basis. But do you know the intricacies that make them unique and how they can help you achieve different goals? We’re breaking it down. In order to view the video, please allow Manage Cookies Interval Training “Interval training comprises short bouts of exercise,” says Hector Bones, C.P.T., an exercise physiologist based in Philadelphia....

In August 2015, the six-man Rediscover North America team arrived at the Arctic Ocean after eight months and 5,230 miles of paddling. One year later, C&K readers voted to give them the Expedition of the Year award for their continent-spanning adventure. Watch excerpts from Winchell Delano’s presentation at the 2017 Canoecopia Show in Madison, Wisconsin speaks to his team’s canoe journey from the Gulf of Mexico to the far reaches of Northern Canada....

Ladies, we have a proposition for you: Why don’t you join us in Barbados for a dream SUP/yoga/wellness retreat March 2-9, 2019? Camp Bajan Blue, hosted by veteran instructors Casi Rynkowski and Anna Levesque, promises to be a bucket list event with 24/7 coaching, diverse paddling opportunities and luxurious accommodations mere feet from the beach. Still need convincing? Here are five reasons to sign up now! If this is something you would enjoy doing, sign up for Camp Bajan Blue....

Getting peoples’ attention in Hawaii this season has been been a bit of a challenge. The surf has been pumping for days, Pipe has provided its fair share of insanity, the contest at Jaws raised the bar on what’s possible in surf of extraordinary size, and the women’s world title was decided in absolutely pristine conditions at Honolua Bay. But on Thursday night at the Turtle Bay Resort it was time for the best surfers in the world to get dressed up and toast to all of the other accomplishments this year....

There’s something magical about the transition from summer into fall. And if you’re looking for a trip that can live up to the hype that surrounds the change in season, you’ll want to check out All Good’s Havasu Waterfalls Expedition, taking place Oct. 20-22, 2017. Tag along with All Good as they explore Havasu Falls. Photo: Courtesy of All Good All Good Expeditions are tight-knit group explorations to some of the most intriguing sites in North America, from Joshua Tree to the Grand Canyon and many other amazing places....

Craft beer is bigger and better than ever these days. We love craft beer here at Men’s Journal, and with so many options out there, we decided to put together a new way to celebrate craft beer—that’s why we’re introducing a new series: The Men’s Journal Craft Beer Hall of Fame. To get started, we are bringing in one of the best out there: Brooklyn Lager. We sat down with Garrett Oliver, brewmaster of Brooklyn Brewery, to get the lowdown on Brooklyn Lager, the first beer to be inducted into the Men’s Journal Craft Beer Hall of Fame....

For those in the throes of marathon training, or anyone who’s achy after a workout, you may find an antidote in green-tea extract. In order to view the video, please allow Manage Cookies Brazilian scientists gave a group of men a 500mg capsule between back-to-back days of exercise, then did blood work, which revealed lower markers for muscle damage and oxidative stress and improved neuromuscular activity when compared to the placebo group, probably because of green tea’s antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties....

Get ready for a wild murder mystery in Knives Out, the new film from Star Wars: The Last Jedi director Rian Johnson. Boasting an All-Star cast led by Daniel Craig and Chris Evans, the “original modern day American whodunnit” follows detective Benoit Blanc (Craig, with an amazing Southern accent) as he investigates the death of famous mystery author Harlan Thrombey (Christopher Plummer) following a family gathering. The Most Anticipated Movies You Need to See in 2019...

A disoriented herd of deer crossing a bridge over Highway 30 in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, panicked in traffic and made a deadly decision, horrifying witnesses who watched the mishap unfold in front of them. Catherine Veerhusen and her husband were driving over the bridge when they spotted the small deer herd and hoped it stayed away from traffic and didn’t jump over the bridge’s barrier, according to the Des Moines Register....

Always stick together. Photo: Jim Herson collection From Cliffhanger Guides in Joshua Tree, which specializes in guiding father and daughter outings, to parents who routinely climb with their kids both in the gym and outside, it’s hard to find a better way to bond than climbing with your family. Just check out the mentorship Tommy Caldwell‘s father, Mike, provided to his son in The Dawn Wall (premiering in theaters on Sept....

It’s no secret that this year’s flu season has been especially brutal. Offices are filled with hacking co-workers and schools with sniffling children. While there’s nothing you can do to stop those nasty germs from invading your personal space, you can build up your natural defenses to prevent them from giving you a cold. Because let’s face it, being sick takes us away from the stuff we love, like paddling. These five tips will help you strengthen your immune system so that you spend more time on the water and less time stuck in bed....

Guys tends to run through our wardrobe essentials pretty quickly. T-shirts get dingy, socks get holes—it can be hard to keep up. This is where box set delivery service can come in handy; not only can you upgrade your style, follow the trends, and splurge on lust-worthy things to hang in your closet, box sets make it really easy to replenish the stuff you stuff into our drawers. We’ve tried more than a few of these boxed services the last few years and one we really appreciate is the Style Plan from Frank And Oak....

Daniel MacPherson perfectly remembers the moment he decided to change the course of his acting career. “It was halfway through a marathon at the end of an Ironman competition in Germany in 2014,” MacPherson tells Men’s Journal. “It was over 100 degrees; I was having a bad day, heart rate was super-high, my calories had gone wrong. I was seeing stars, and I had this moment of clarity: ‘Why am I still doing this?...

On Wednesday, the nonprofit organization dedicated to the preservation and conservation of our ocean and beaches, the Surfrider Foundation, announced the release of their limited-edition collaboration with Vissla and environmental scientist, Cliff Kapono: “To Protect and Surf.” The all-new men’s line includes a hat, organic cotton T-shirts, and boardshorts that are made from Vissla’s eco-friendly coconut fiber material that’s created using a process called Cocotex (which blends excess coconut husks with Repreve recycled polyester)....

This Giving Tuesday, a nonprofit has a unique proposition to personalize the fight against climate change: Climate Neutral wants you to offset your carbon footprint. The company has created a certification process to help outdoor manufacturers accurately measure and ultimately offset their carbon footprints (to zero, ideally). Companies that do so are given a carbon-neutral label that consumers will be drawn to when shopping. UN Climate Change Panel Releases a Dire New Report on Global Warming...

If you’ve been fishing for a new pedal-drive kayak, there’s a likely chance you’ve come across Hobie’s Mirage Compass. Hobie’s newest MirageDrive kayak features a fair amount of notable features, but in my opinion the most notable is that this feature-laden 12-footer comes in at under $2K. I decided to see what all the hype was about and was not disappointed. Coming in as one of the least expensive pedal-drive’s on the market, you’d expect to see corners cut and features excluded – but that’s not the case....

Paravel is soft luggage, not boxy and unmanageable suitcases. Paravel bags are lightweight, so they’re a breeze to carry. They’re stuff-able, so they’re perfect for overhead bins. And it’s made from sturdy but malleable nylon or canvas, so you can fold it up and tuck it away when not in use. No longer will half your closet be taken up by empty suitcases. No longer will you struggle to hoist a heavy roller bag over your head....

It’s no secret by now that marijuana can help ease a host of troubles, from a lackluster love life to depression, anxiety, and PTSD. Celebrities, athletes, and even the NFL, are continuing to jump aboard the maryjane train thanks to its ability to help treat chronic pain. But one entity that’s been reluctant to embrace weed’s many potential health benefits? Uncle Sam. But that could change thanks to two comprehensive studies recently published in JAMA that indicate legal marijuana could significantly reduce opioid dependence....

In March, Hulu giveth, and Hulu taketh when it comes to some of our favorite movies and television shows. The criminally underrated Hot Rod will be leaving the streaming service. But Hulu will still kick off the month with a bunch of great titles: You’ll be able to watch the the Farrelly Brothers classic Kingpin come March 1. Also arriving: a load of James Bond flicks like Goldeneye and The Living Daylights....

According to Russell van Kraayenburg, the hot dog you’re likely to encounter at Kansas City Royals games—an all-beef dog with melted Swiss and sauerkraut—“has little to do with Kansas City”. Instead, he proposes a “real” KC dog that fully embodies the smoky, meaty essence of KC. After a long day of grilling, “stack some burnt ends, a sloppy helping of Kansas City barbecue sauce, plus a few pickle slices, and you’ve got one heck of a protein-packed dog....