For fans of competitive SUP surfing, the long wait was finally over. The New York SUP Open marked the first major competitive SUP surfing event in over a year and was met with anticipation and excitement from fans and athletes alike. The APP contest attracted an international field of talent including the likes of Kai Lenny, Zane Schweitzer, Sean Poynter, Izzi Gomez, Nicole Pacelli and many more. Kai Lenny in his usual form....
Standup paddling is an effective strengthening and cardio workout known for its low impact on joints and use of the gamut of muscle groups. Many people look to SUP as a means for serious fitness without risking the injuries posed by running, surfing or weight lifting. But if you’re not careful to stretch thoroughly before your workouts, SUP can still do plenty of damage to your body. Here are five stretches you can do from the beach specifically to enhance your SUP muscles and protect problematic areas for paddlers....
Mason jars are the perfect vehicle for making and transporting a hearty salad. You’re welcome to get as creative with your own combinations, but follow these guidelines on how to layer your ingredients. Not feeling so creative? Check out these 5 simple mason jar salads ideas. Layer 1 Salad dressing and fresh fruit, watery vegetablesThis first step is key in keeping the greens fresh and crispy. By adding the dressing to the bottom of the jar, along with any other “wet” ingredients, like strawberries or chopped cucumber, you can prevent everything else from getting soggy....
In Part 1, we focused on basic skills for navigating the Google Earth platform. In this installment you’ll learn paddler-specific tips to plan your next adventure. Don’t be afraid to search Google or YouTube for more detailed instructions. Preparing for a long crossing on Lake Superior. Interpretation Skills: Just like a topographical map, with practice you’ll learn to interpret colors and textures in satellite imagery to predict specific ground (and water) conditions....
Jason Momoa is a real man’s man. Whether he’s downing beers and throwing hatchets while preparing for a new show, practicing horseback riding to play Khal Drogo on Game of Thrones, or adding slabs of muscle in the gym to become Aquaman, Momoa is basically the guy we all wish we could be—badass, bearded, and undeniably jacked. Read article 25 Ripped Celebrity Dudes Who Own the Instagram Workout Game Read article...
On Thursday evening, Kelly Slater posted to his Instagram story that he witnessed a great white shark breaching 50 yards from him while surfing Lower Trestles before dark. Kelly Slater’s Instagram story. Screenshot: Instagram Slater’s post explains that it was an 8-foot great white about 50 yards from him and a friend before dark. Six people were out in the lineup, Slater continued, saying that four of them saw it jump....
For many, the pit of the avocado is, well, the pit of the avocado. Many an unfortunate avocado lover has sliced a finger or smooshed (and ruined) the nutritious green fruit while trying to remove it, to the point of annoyance that you might wish they didn’t exist at all. But sometimes you just don’t appreciate what you have until it’s gone. And while some will hail this as a triumph of modern agriculture, we’re…upset....
Anticipation is building as the 2017 ISA SUP and Paddleboard World Championships are only one week away–officially being held on September 1-10. Athletes are busy completing their final preparations and training as they represent their home countries in this prestigious event. Perhaps no paddler is more fired up than Denmark’s Casper Steinfath. With the ISAs being held in his home country, Steinfath is more motivated than ever. In this recent edit, “The Viking” finds training inspiration from an unlikely source....
The co-creators of Game of Thrones are moving out of Westeros. David Benioff and D.B. Weiss now have a new home after signing a lucrative deal with Netflix for five years and what could be “worth as much as $300 million,” according to Deadline. ‘Game of Thrones’ Prequel: Everything You Need to Know About the New HBO Series Read article ‘Game of Thrones’ Prequel: Everything You Need to Know About the New HBO Series...
There’s a spot, along the the sixth fairway, where the curtain of trees is pulled back and the Pacific comes quickly and sharply into focus. It’s the first look you get at an unrivaled, five-hole vivant tableau and the place where the shock and awe of California’s Pebble Beach, between Monterey and Carmel, begins to overtake your senses. From here you can stare your way to a heaven above the cliff framed by Stillwater Cove—that paradise is an elevated green, not quite visible from your tee shot, but you know all too well, it’s there and waiting....
The Cincinnati Bengals will have plenty to snack on when they settle in to watch the NFL Playoffs. When the Bengals helped the Buffalo Bills make the postseason for the first time in 17 years by beating the Baltimore Ravens, the Bills returned the favor by sending the Bengals a massive gift of 1,440 authentic Buffalo wings from Duff’s, a local chain restaurant famed for its hotter-than-hot buffalo wings. A quick recap: The Bills had won in Week 17 to keep their AFC playoff hopes alive, but a win wasn’t enough—the team needed the Baltimore Ravens to lose....
The beautiful painted lady. Photo: Courtesy of Maja Dumat/Flickr If you’ve been in Southern California in the last week or so, you’ve likely encountered a few – or perhaps a few thousand – butterflies fluttering across the skies. These orange and black speckled insects are known as “painted ladies,” which are currently migrating toward new food sources in Oregon and Canada from the Mojave and Colorado deserts. These butterfly populations can travel up to 25 mph and can fly an impressive 2,500 miles at a time without stopping – making them the “longest continuously migrating butterfly ever recorded,” according to National Geographic....
Although beards have a bad rap as being a breeding ground for bacteria, recent research has discovered that your facial hair may actually fight infection, according to a press release from the BBC. Int the study, which was published in the Journal of Hospital Infection, researchers swabbed the faces of 408 men on the hospital staff, with and without facial hair. Surprisingly, the results found that clean-shaven guys were more likely to be harboring a plethora of germs....
One of the most anticipated fights in years will finally arrive on Saturday night, as boxing star and Ring Magazine middleweight world champion Canelo Alvarez (49-1-1, 34 KOs) takes on WBA/WBC/IBF/IBO middleweight world champion and knockout artist Gennady “GGG” Golovkin (37-0, 33 KOs) at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. During his press tour stop in New York, the 27-year-old—who has only one defeat on his ledger (to Floyd Mayweather Jr. in 2013)—spoke with Men’s Fitness about his training for the fight, what motivates him, and that time he worked with Sylvester Stallone in a Tecate commercial....
When Trevor Kennison broke his back while backcountry snowboarding in Vail four years ago, he didn’t think he’d ever get back on the snow. But roughly six months after his injury, he made the decision to get into rehab, and with the help of his sister and her husband, he’s now back on the hill, this time on a sit-ski. At the 2nd annual Kings & Queens of Corbet’s freeride event at Jackson Hole Resort in Wyoming—widely regarded as one of the premier ski and snowboard events of the year—Kennison made an impressive return with an epic ride down Corbet’s Couloir....
Photos courtesy Rome GA Tourism Something beautiful happens when two rivers converge. They ease into each other, slowly braiding their currents together into a new body of water. Separate histories, cultures, economies, industries, landscapes and stories combine into one majestic river reaching for the ocean. For many religions and cultures, confluences have spiritual significance and are often described as sacred spaces. They also play important roles for transportation, industry and the economy....
Get ready for a new world. In Season 3 of HBO’s hit series Westworld—subtitled The New World—the show takes fans into the future. Following two seasons that mostly took place within the titular Westworld and its connected parks, this season branches out into the larger futuristic world. The show will be returning on March 15 on HBO. COVER STORY: Aaron Paul Is Finally Breaking Big Read article In order to view the video, please allow Manage Cookies...
Sustainable travel may sound like an oxymoron, but if your travels lead you to Costa Rica, the experience can be greener than you’d think. According to Essential Costa Rica, “Sustainability is not a practice in Costa Rica, it’s a way of life.” Costa Rica is a global leader in sustainable tourism. Photo: Courtesy of Atana Malamo/Unsplash Costa Rica has an ever-growing laundry list of green initiatives. The land of “Pura Vida” produces 93 percent of its energy using renewable resources, and in 2017 it broke its own record by running for 300 days solely on energy from renewable sources....
How do I get big arms? —Mike L., Waitsfeld, VT Most of the trainers I’ve interviewed over the years don’t recommend much arm isolation work—for beginners, no more than two exercises each for biceps and triceps done up to twice a week for three or four sets, tops. More experienced guys can experiment with one “arms day” per week or hitting the bi’s and tri’s at the end of upper-body workouts, but the message is clear: Less is more....
Looking at Marc Megna, a fitness model, former NFL linebacker, and strength coach, it’s hard to imagine he ever had trouble making progress in the gym. Fortunately, he’s been through the same peaks and valleys as the rest of us, and he’s learned how to enjoy more of the former while avoiding the latter. Here are his tips for overcoming plateaus in fat loss, muscle gain, and strength. Go off your diet “If you’re dieting strictly, it’s hard to grow muscle because your calories are low,” says Megna....
