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It can be easy for an NFL head coach to let things go diet-wise. When you’re watching game film late into the night and spending most of the week preparing for games at the office, it’s not out of the ordinary to reach for fast food, snacks, or other quick—but not always healthy—food options. Washington Redskins head coach Jay Gruden fell into that trap. But heading into the 2017 season, he decided to do something about it....

“One last rep,” you think to yourself reassuringly, slowly lowering the barbell to your chest. Lying on your back, feet planted on the floor, you exhale and begin to press the weight up — but it suddenly feels so much heavier, like gravity has intensified. You muscle the bar up, but it stops moving an inch shy of the safety pins. You panic. The weight falls back to your chest, and you lay there, contemplating death by overloaded barbell....

There’s nothing better than a home-cooked meal—soup, vegetarian chili, a nice grilled steak. Everyone has their favorites, but for February Men’s Journal cover star James McAvoy, it’s Karahi Chicken, a spicy, saucy Indian dish made with a whole lot of onions. Probably more than you’re used to cooking with at once. James McAvoy on Accents, and Why ‘Voice’ Is More Important for Good Acting Read article “You use like a kilo and a half of onions,” he told Men’s Journal at our cover shoot....

Jacksonville Jaguars running back Leonard Fournette keeps proving why he was a top-five pick in the 2017 NFL Draft. After impressing Jaguars coaches during training camp over the summer to win the starting job, Fournette had a breakout—and record-setting—game in Week 5 against the Pittsburgh Steelers. Fournette rushed for 181 yards and two touchdowns on 28 carries, including a record-setting 90-yard score in the second half. Fournette became the youngest player in NFL history to score on a run of 90 yards or longer....

On a warm, calm afternoon Lake Tahoe is a paddler’s dream. On days like that a foam PFD seems like overkill. But it’s a big lake. When the wind blows the waves get big and the water’s cold. Fall in and it won’t take long to get into trouble. On days like that, Julie Munger wouldn’t launch a boat or SUP without wearing a foam-filled PFD. “No one should be on the water, anywhere, without some kind of floatation on their body,” says Munger, the owner and founder of Sierra Rescue International; she’s been teaching water rescue skills for 25 years....

Local X Pro: Standup Paddling At San Onofre Sponsored Content This story was produced in partnership with our friends at Ford. Every sport has its share of iconic locations: the North Shore for surfing, Laguna Beach for mountain biking, Whistler for snowboarding, the list could go on forever. For standup paddling, San Onofre State Beach is one of those places. If you’re a paddler coming to Southern California, a visit to San O is a must....

With customized blends based on your fitness requirements, taste preferences, and dietary needs, Gainful has made protein powders personal. It’s turned the whole game upside-down. And now, Gainful takes protein personalization even further, with its new selection of delicious, single-serve flavor sticks. Now you can have your own custom-made protein powder in your favorite flavor, any time you want. Regardless if you’re trying to build muscle or lose weight, no matter if you’re lactose intolerant or living vegan—whatever your goals, Gainful blends a protein powder just for you....

Can’t decide on the perfect gift for the guy on your list? Today only, take 50 percent off these amazing, fur-lined memory foam slippers. Regularly $50, for Cyber Monday 2019 they’re just $25 at Nordstrom. Better still, Nordstrom is offering up to $100 gift card with every purchase on Cyber Monday 2019. Through midnight PT tonight, spend $125 and get a $25 card; spend $250 at Nordstrom, and you’ll get a $50 gift card....

While there are plenty of folks that gotta stay home these days, there are just as many if not more that still have to go out for work. If you are amongst those folks, you should have a bag on you to carry your stuff. Help keep those things away from the germs in the air. And if you want one that is really stylish and affordable, you should head on over to Fossil and pick up the Buckner Rucksack....

These burgers offer a lean source of protein—without sacrificing any of the flavor. Grated onion mixed into the mean creates juicy and delicious burgers, feta stuffed in the middle adds for a creamy bite, and the heat from the jalapeños makes these burgers so delicious, you won’t even miss the beef. They’re even great wrapped in Bibb lettuce or green cabbage if a traditional bun doesn’t fit your carb macros. Recipe and photo courtesy Alyssa Rodgers of The Mexitalian....

Sofrito, an aromatic sauce made using a mix of onion, herbs, and spices, acts as the foundation of umami flavor in these light and refreshing tacos. Serve with sliced radishes for a bit of crunch, and avocado for a dose of good-for-you fats, for a supremely well-balanced taco. Recipe by Aarón Sánchez, courtesy of Tequila Cazadores. For access to exclusive gear videos, celebrity interviews, and more, subscribe on YouTube! Makes 6 servings...

Outdoor Retailer 2019 Winter Market came and went this past week in Denver, Colorado. Combining this year’s show with the Snow Show presented the opportunity to check out all of the latest from the industry for Fall/Winter 2019 gear and apparel. We picked some of our favorite pieces that’ll be perfect for this year’s camping, backpacking, and hiking adventures. Here are the brands and products that caught our eye as we navigated our way across the showroom floor during the three days of the show....

A standup paddler recently had quite the animal encounter when paddling off Tathra Beach in New South Wales, Australia. Two massive whales swam up next to the fortunate paddler who spent the next few minutes paddling and filming this once-in-a-lifetime encounter. As you can see, it’s an incredible moment and one more reason to always get out there and paddle — you never know what you’ll come across. The article was originally published on Standup Paddling...

For most paddlers, offshore winds and mellow waves is a recipe for a perfect SUP surfing session. For professional SUP surfer Dave Boehne, he takes it a step further–all the way to the nose. Check out this recent edit of Boehne enjoying the dreamy Southern California conditions while perched on the nose of his nine-foot SUP longboard. The article was originally published on Standup Paddling For access to exclusive gear videos, celebrity interviews, and more, subscribe on YouTube!...

Either as a gift for yourself or a loved one this holiday season, the Hugo Boss J Patton Down-Filled Padded Parka on sale at Macy’s is an investment you should make. A good coat can make or break your day during the winter. If you aren’t too well insulated, the cold can overtake you and really make for a horrible experience. But with the Hugo Boss J Patton Down-Filled Padded Parka, the cold cannot stand a chance....

“You’re invited to experience Asics Blackout Track, an interactive experience in order to fully test out the Gel-Kayano 25’s new generation technology in an atmosphere void of all stimulants – no music, no clocks, no watch, no light … only darkness and the power of your minds.” Did I want to go to London to test out one of my favorite running shoes in a once-in-a-lifetime experiment? Count me in! I didn’t know much other than the fact that in order to celebrate the 25th generation of the brand’s flagship stability shoe, the Kayano, Asics developed a track to test the shoe on....

We all know protein is the single most important building block of muscle growth. But, amazingly, science is only now discovering exactly how much protein we should get and—just as important—when we should get it. Learn these four essential strategies, the who-what-why-and-how of protein, and you’ll ensure maximum muscle growth. Step 1: What types? Mix it up: beef, pork, chicken, seafood, tofu, even hemp seed, which has more protein by weight than any other veggie source....

There are several ways you can celebrate the start of a new year. The first is to go hard on New Year’s Eve; get all gussied up and turn the volume up to 11. Start the night using terms like “barrel aged” and “hop varieties,” and end it sipping from your warm can of PBR. You will then spend most of New Year’s Day retracing your steps to find your credit card before retiring to the couch in pajamas by 4 pm....

Job loss, impending recession, looming health risks, disrupted wellness routines, confinement to tiny apartments—the COVID-19 pandemic gives even the calmest of people reasons to be anxious. In fact, the non-profit Mental Health America reports they’ve seen a 12 to 19 percent uptick in screening for generalized anxiety disorders since February. The need for some facet of therapy to keep mental health in check has never been greater. “Traditionally, men express more worry about employment and finances, and COVID-19 is extra hard because there’s such a lack of control and security about the future,” says Mental Health America’s chief program officer, Theresa Nguyen, a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW)....

Creative license is a Hollywood norm, but when actor Michael Kelly had to ask the real-life Army officer he portrays in The Long Road Home, Lt. Gen. Gary Volesky, for a few clarifying details about the war in Iraq, he ended up betraying the show’s writer’s room. “Volesky was like, ‘Wait a minute, you keep me asking questions about the [command center]. I wasn’t there that much,” Kelly recalls the general telling him....