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Long before he played a Highland warrior in the hit Starz series Outlander, whose series finale airs on December 10, Sam Heughan was chasing adventure in the hills of his native Scotland. Growing up surrounded by some of the world’s most beautiful wilderness meant an early obsession with the outdoors. “I was extremely lucky to grow up in such a lovely country,” said Heughan during a filming break between seasons. “Then to get to go back there and shoot our show has been an absolute dream come true....

By now you know that standup paddleboards are a fun and fitness-y way to traverse a body of water. “Simply paddling requires lots of upper-body, leg, and core strength,” says Larry Cain, a former Olympian and co-founder of Paddle Monster, an online SUP coaching site. Even when you’re cruising at a moderate clip, you may be looking at a cardio burn of up to 700 calories an hour. In order to view the video, please allow Manage Cookies...

My obsession with homemade bread is real. There’s something about a warm loaf, just out of the oven, that brings me back to a simpler time and reminds me of being a kid in my grandma’s kitchen. At the same time, I’ve been known to see how far I can stretch a recipe, switching traditional elements for healthier options, while still preserving the integrity of the end result – and that’s no different when it comes to making bread....

So you want to make some macaroni and cheese, but you want to make it vegan? Here are all the instructions and ingredients you’ll need to do it. Make it: “Cheesy” You can make a satisfying, unctuous sauce that’s a decent replacement for cheddar using an old hippie method, pairing fat from nuts; smoothness (and color) from squash; and umami from miso, yeast, and paprika. Goes great on nachos, too. Recipe from THE WICKED HEALTHY COOKBOOK...

If there’s a barrier to be broken, you can bet Colorado’s Spencer Lacy is willing to take the first swing. From being the first to clear harrowing Class IV rapids in Chile, self-supported whitewater runs through the Grand Canyon or just cruising around in his old mini-van he bought for a buck, Lacy is a man on a mission to push the envelope and have fun doing it. So when he recently took a trip up to Alaska, simply stroking past giant icebergs was not enough thrill for this whitewater hellman....

What advice would you give your younger self? Wake the fuck up! I was very slow to mature emotionally. But the day I walked into an audition for a play, a lightbulb finally turned on. I even slept in my car for two or three months behind the theater. It was a spark, and to this day, I get thrilled when I go through the gates of a studio. If you hadn’t discovered acting, what would you have done?...

It’s officially fall. And though we’re still whipping up one last batch of 10-minute nachos on the grill, campfire season won’t hold on for much longer. This week, befriend your oven with this easy-to-master vegetable roasting technique that can elevate any fall supper. Here, mildly nutty farro sets the base for a hearty farro salad packed with root vegetables, scallions, parsley, feta, and a tangy orange-maple vinaigrette. 10 Pumpkin Recipes to Get to You Ready for the Fall...

The key to building a gym from scratch, says designer Brad Sherman, is to start small and keep it simple. Here’s exactly what you need to buy, and exactly where to buy it. Lifeline Jump Rope If you can’t afford fancy weights or machines, don’t fret—a jump rope burns fat, builds endurance, strengthens leg muscles, and improves coordination. The Lifeline Fitness weighted speed rope holds all its weight in the rope itself (not the handles) for smooth jumping, and trains you to increase your speed so tricks like double-unders come more easily....

F. Scott Fitzgerald be damned, Alex Rodriguez is headlong into his second act in American Life and proceeding with a self-confidence verging on impunity. Over the course of his 22 seasons as one of Major League Baseball’s indisputable greats and most infamous PED cheats, A-Rod amassed historic numbers, record-breaking paydays and a reputation for an unscrupulous disregard for the admittedly hazy rules of the sport. The true story of the steroid era remains unwritten, and posterity may well eventually cast those players enmeshed in that grievous spectacle in a more sympathetic light....

For decades pre-workout supplements have been a staple for athletes and bodybuilders alike because of its reputation for increased energy and improved performance. And with the introduction of nootropics over the last couple of years, many pre-workouts have evolved into a new breed that also allow users to experience a laser focus during use. This powerful combination of heightened focus with crazy energy, pumps, and performance has brought pre-workouts back to the forefront of the industry, and this category represents those that users have deemed the cream of the crop when it comes to outperforming the competition....

Marion Byam disliked sleeping in a tent. She also wasn’t a fan of cooking in the woods without a real kitchen. So in 1929, her husband, Wally Byam, an entrepreneurial media man, started tinkering with a Model T chassis and soon created perhaps the most recognizable vehicle the world has ever known—the Airstream. In order to view the video, please allow Manage Cookies The bullet-shaped camping trailer wasn’t the first RV....

For 2019, Volkswagen‘s classy compact got a major update. We gave the new model a whuppin’ on some twisties in the Tar Heel State. Here’s what you need to know if you’re in the market for a new sedan. The Coolest Debuts We Saw at the New York Auto Show 2018 Read article It’s More Focused The Jetta—now 40 years old—enters model year 2019 on a new platform—VW’s MQB architecture, the same as its amusingly proficient Golf....

This year, with the World Surf League opting out of running a Championship Tour event at Lower Trestles in Southern California, the opportunity for a new act to take over the coveted California State Park permit came into play. And The Relik World Longboard Tour swooped on it. Now, a collection of the best longboarders in the world are set to score epic Lowers with an official waiting period from Sept....

Here are all the new series and films you can watch next month. Stuck at Home? Here Are the TV Shows and Movies You Should Stream Right Now Read article Some of the notable TV shows and movies include: Stuck at Home? Here Are the TV Shows and Movies You Should Stream Right Now Read article Stuck at Home? Here Are the TV Shows and Movies You Should Stream Right Now...

Words by Aaron Mann Illustrations by Querine Wegman As airlines continue to impose stricter and stricter baggage restrictions, flying with your whitewater kayak has become almost as difficult as carrying a firearm in your checked baggage. The number of air carriers that accept kayaks has dwindled in recent years, leaving the jet-setting boater with limited options. If you’re flying on an airline that doesn’t allow kayaks, you might sometimes get lucky by checking your bagged boat as another type of bulk sporting equipment (e....

Over the last decade, golfer Dustin Johnson has risen in the ranks to become one of the best PGA Tour golfers in the world. On the road to winning 20 PGA Tour events, being ranked No.1 in the world for 64 consecutive weeks, and winning the 2016 U.S. Open, Johnson has had a consistent presence along the way: his trainer, Joey Diovisalvi, a.k.a. Joey D. Dustin Johnson on His Pre-Range Routine and Hydrating His Workouts...

Tom Hardy is known for being a chameleon in the industry. His total commitment to method acting and physical transformations for films like The Dark Knight Rises and The Revenant are proof. Hardy’s undergoing a drastic change once again for the upcoming film Fonzo, directed by Josh Trank. Tom Hardy’s Most Extreme and Impressive Body Transformations Read article Hardy portrays an older Al Capone, following his life after being released from a decade in prison and dealing with the early stages of dementia....

Any time is the right time to reclaim your health. But it’s hard when the repercussions of intense end-of-year gluttony weigh heavy on you—literally. That’s why a detox (not necessarily a diet) is the perfect remedy. If you’re lethargic from lack of sleep, too low on energy to hit the gym, and out of touch with healthy averyday habits, you’ll want to revitalize your overall well-being and detoxify your body and mind....

Jason Momoa has been everywhere lately. After popping up on Saturday Night Live in a hilarious cameo during Chance the Rapper’s episode, Momoa made an appearance on The Graham Norton Show, creating a Game of Thrones reunion in the process. (Okay technically this happened first. The interview was filmed Thursday and aired Monday.) COVER STORY: ‘Aquaman’ Star Jason Momoa Is a Real American Badass Read article Game of Thrones star Emilia Clarke—as well as Watchmen star Regina King and English comedian Ross Noble—were appearing on The Graham Norton Show when Momoa made a surprise entrance....

Hydrofoil boards are practically becoming synonymous with big-wave surfer Kai Lenny. He rode his hydrofoil throughout the Hawaiian Islands chain, rode it in a river, created the boogie foil and many more foil-centric feats. So why wouldn’t he head to New York City in the middle of the summer to give the hydrofoil a try in ol’ Lake Atlantic? Truth be told, Lenny was in New York recently to hold some events at the Hurley Surf Club in Long Beach....