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For those of us who have been paddling for a while, we often forget the plight of the first-timers. The folks that decided to fork out 30 bucks on vacation to rent a SUP but after taking their first few strokes (paddle backwards, of course), their knees start to wobble, their weight shifts to their heels and they’re stumbling backwards off the board and into the drink. Naturally, the internet finds these “fails” to be hilarious, so somebody put together a three-minute edit called, “People vs....

If you’re an active person, and especially if you’re a runner, Iliotibial Band Syndrome is one of the most common overuse injuries that can sideline you. Though many people suffer from IT Band Syndrome, few understand what it is and how to treat it. 11 Foam Rolling Exercises to Prevent Injuries Read article The IT band is a long, thick swath of fascia that starts near your hips, runs along the outside of your leg, and attaches outside the knee....

The search for the perfect toddy is never-ending, but there may be a new standard-bearer thanks to Shawn Chen’s Chinese-Irish fusion: the Chit Cha Toddy. Chen is the beverage director for New York City’s RedFarm restaurant, which has garnered years of praise for its inventive Chinese cuisine. “My inspiration for this cocktail came from the traditional Chinese tea ceremony,” Chen says, “so I wanted to create a cocktail honoring teas and my culture....

Every guy wants to get big—but there’s a difference between bulking up and ballooning out. The formula is tricky: You need to work out in a manner that both builds muscle and burns fat, while also refueling to encourage muscle growth but not fat accumulation. There are countless factors that feed into reaching that sweet spot, but we’ve tapped experts to share nine of the biggest. Cut back on the booze We know—this is the advice you always hear and never want to take....

Vans is proud to welcome skateboarding legend and global youth icon, Tony Hawk, to the Vans Family as an official global Vans brand ambassador. New Dates Announced for 2020 Dew Tour Skateboard Competition Read article Photo: Courtesy of Burnett/Vans Joining Vans as an official global brand ambassador, Tony Hawk will partner with the brand to promote Vans’ global brand platforms, including his continued involvement as a color commentator in the Vans Park Series, in addition to producing a brand-new professional Vert skateboarding competition....

It’s difficult to put beauty like this into words. Photo: Jon Perino Brightly colored yellow gorse bushes speckled the Scottish hillsides as our plane began its descent into Inverness Airport. We’d been traveling for nearly 24 hours straight (after three layovers and one delayed flight), and were finally about to touch down in Scotland. Traveling this far for only two full days on land may sound like more work than it’s worth, but when a work opportunity arose, and my schedule was only as flexible as the final itinerary, I decided that I wasn’t going to pass this opportunity up....

Some people get really amped up about crushing their tracker’s 10,000 step goal. You think whoop-de-doo, but walking consistently throughout the day exponentially helps your mental and physical health. Here are three benefits you’ll experience by getting up and taking a stroll. You’ll better handle everything life throws at you The more average daily steps you take, the more likely you are to better handle stress. You’ll smile more Active people are happier than layabouts who work in offices filled with Buzz Killingtons....

Action shots are not easy even when you have good light. Photo: Courtesy of Angela Percival/Arc’teryx Photographing any kind of action sport is never easy. Add the white landscape of winter and the logistics of gravity sports, it is safe to say that shooting backcountry skiing or riding is certainly one of the most difficult – but certainly one of the most rewarding. In the age of social media, getting the shot seems to be a goal of many, but getting an interesting shot seems to be goal reached by only a few....

2018 has really been a great year for new whiskey drinkers to step up to the bar. And in a year when there have been a surprising number of novice-friendly bottles, Basil Hayden Two by Two Rye may be the best we’ve tried so far. In order to view the video, please allow Manage Cookies Mellow rye whiskeys are hard to come by. The higher the percentage of the grain, the spicier and more aggressive rye can make the final whiskey....

If you pull up Google Maps, then point and click your way west from the coast of California, and pause about midway to Hawaii, your screen will fill up with a digital proxy of the ocean: a pure rectangle of blue. From a computer, it’s easy to imagine the pristine waves of the Pacific spreading out unbroken for a thousand miles in all directions. Is Reforestation the Best Way to Fight Climate Change?...

Summer’s here, and the time is right — for ditching that stifling blazer for a dapper look with an airier feel. Whether you can get away with a vest (some dandies still use the term waistcoat) at work is up to you, but if you’re looking to make a splash at parties and other summer events, this look can definitely be pulled off without raising eyebrows. Given the right combination of clothing and accessories, you might even look sharper than those guys in their full suits....

Elvis fans, take note: Later this month, you’ll have the chance to own part of the King’s garage. GWS Auctions, an auction house in California, has three vehicles formerly owned by Elvis Presley that will be available for bidding on August 31, the Associated Press reports. A 1976 Harley Davidson FLH 1200 Electra Glide, a 1973 Lincoln Continental limo, and a 1967 GMC pickup are all up for grabs—and all driven by Elvis himself....

If you’ve been looking for a way to keep moving while seated, the Cubii Jr. Desk Elliptical is the solution. It’s desk fitness for the modern man. It’s so easy. Simply place the Cubii Jr. under your desk, and pedal away. That’s it. It’s quiet and stable. With eight levels of resistance, you can set it to wherever you feel comfortable. Now it’s easy to stay active even while seated. The Cubii Jr....

After dealing with a major injury, Kristaps Porzingis is back on the mend and looking stronger than ever. The 7’3”, 240-lb forward has been in the gym working hard since going down with an injury. After averaging 22.7 points and 6.6 rebounds per game during his last significant stretch of play and establishing himself as one of the rising players in the league, Porzingis is using this offseason to take his game to the next level again....

If you pop ibuprofen for post-workout soreness several times a week, there may be a better way to soothe your aches and pains. New research from Augusta University in Georgia shows that baking soda—yep, the same stuff you use to kill odors in your fridge—could be effective in treating soreness and inflammation in the body. In order to view the video, please allow Manage Cookies The study was published in the The Journal of Immunology earlier this year, and it builds off of previous clinical trials that showed a baking soda solution could help people slow the progression of kidney disease....

Gus Kenworthy needed to leave an impression. On his first run of the 2014 Sochi slope-style finals, the Colorado free-skier had whiffed on his last jump, grazing the snow and nearly falling. So, for a chance to medal, he had to ace all the rails and land his biggest tricks without so much as a wobble. On his second run, he handled the features with grace, then finished with an immaculate switch triple rodeo 1440 Japan, a move few people in the world had landed....

At midnight on Friday Dec. 22, 2018, the Federal Government entered a partial shutdown which suspended funding for certain federal agencies. One of those agencies is the National Park Service, which according to their website, means “there will be no National Park Service-provided visitor services, such as restrooms, trash collection, facilities, or road maintenance for most parks.” Joshua Tree National Park is one of many examples of a park feeling the effects of the shutdown....

Sometimes, bad things happen to good people. You’re a good guy, so we’re told, and you’re here because at some point you’ve suffered from an ingrown hair, and you’d prefer to never have that happen again. That, or you’re actively suffering from one right now. You don’t deserve that. Nobody does. Not even the bad people. Ingrown hairs usually show themselves after a shave (or, more accurately, they refuse to show themselves after a shave)....

These chicken skewers are served with whole grain bulgur (or cracked wheat) on the side. Whole grains are still an important part of a muscle-building diet, but in moderation—like in this recipe where the serving is about ½ cup. Nutrition (per serving) Calories: 362; total fat: 14g; saturated fat: 5g; protein: 31g; carbohydrates: 28g; sugar: 1g; fiber: 7g; cholesterol: 83mg; sodium: 600mg Recipe and photo by Natalie Knezic of Natalie’s Food & Health....

Beginning next week, a brand new film produced and directed by Yanfeng Zhang, and co-produced by Gwendolen Twis, We Are Triathletes will be premiering all over the U.S. The film takes you inside the lives of six pro athletes (from four different countries), and gives you a detailed glimpse into the grueling training that each athlete underwent while preparing for the 2014 Challenge Roth (the largest long-distance triathlon on the planet)....