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Words by Rebecca Parsons If you’re anything like us, you’ve got a case of wanderlust and your travel list is ever-growing. If money weren’t a consideration, you’d probably visit them all in a heartbeat. Of course, financial constraints often prevent us from visiting the far-reaches of the globe. To inspire our fellow budget-conscious paddlers, we’ve rounded up a list of nine affordable Airbnb’s in some of our favorite SUP destinations. All are close to the beach, can house two or more people, and are under $100 a night....

Saxx Underwear is, not surprisingly, a great spot to pick up amazing pairs of underwear. But there are also other items in the store that are some of the most comfortable items you could wear. Like the great for winter Sleepwalker Long Sleeve. The winter is here and you want a lot of items that will keep you warm. You want to be comfortable, but warmth is the priority. So if you can get the best of both worlds like the Sleepwalker Long Sleeve, then you would be silly to not pick one up....

Standup paddling can be physically demanding. Paddlers work nearly every major muscle group in their bodies and that is only amplified when paddling long distances. To maintain optimal performance and keep your body from breaking down, a solid nutrition plan is a must. Check out these five tips that’ll keep you feeling strong from start to finish. Carbo-loading It’s no secret that loading up on carbs before an endurance event is a strategy used by pro and amateur athletes alike....

At first thought, winter car camping makes little sense. For a true ski bum, however, the juice of an unforgettable mountain experience is worth the squeeze. Living out of a vehicle is a tight and tricky endeavor. There’s no way around that truth. Add in below-freezing temperatures, snowy roads plus short days, and the game becomes that much more difficult. A few key items can make all the difference to making the journey memorable for the right reasons....

A rowing machine is great for cardio, and adding a seated cable row to your workout is good for your chest and shoulders. With some rigging and a long stretch of floor, you can have the best of both. The seated heavy rope pull is an ideal component in a high-intensity interval routine. “The best thing about this move is how it dynamically works muscle groups that are notoriously hard to train,” says Richard Wilcock, a strength and conditioning specialist in Bolton U....

We’ve always associated Matthew McConaughey with perfect surfer hair. His mane is full despite the fineness of his hair, thanks to its natural, wavy texture. He cleans it up for black-tie events, but wears it casually otherwise. McConaughey is proof you don’t need to have some businessman’s cut to be taken seriously. Instead, you only have to know how to style and maintain your hair. In order to view the video, please allow Manage Cookies...

The John Wick franchise has cemented Keanu Reeves as an action movie legend in his own right, but he doesn’t just talk the talk—he does most of his own stunts, too. That dedication to his craft partially comes from Reeves’ love of martial arts movies and the discipline itself. Reeves trained for months during production on the Matrix and John Wick series to get the fight styles as realistic as possible....

When he’s not practicing jujitsu or scarfing Frosted Flakes with his kids, Carlos Raba is making Baltimore a destination for killer tacos and mezcal at Clavel, a taqueria in Baltimore, Maryland. Where Top Chefs Go for the Best Late-Night Bites and Booze Read article Here are some of the cooking essentials the chef can’t live without. — As told to Adam Erace Hibiscus Illustration by Danilo Agutoli Flower Power Hibiscus Jamaica, what we call hibiscus in Spanish, has many uses....

Screw a La Croix, Parisians just need to step into a park these days to get that sweet, sparkling fix. The Paris city government has announced they will install a sparkling water fountain in each of the city’s 20 neighborhoods. The new fountain initiative looks to keep those dwelling in the city hydrated and cut down on plastic water bottle waste, according to the New York Post. The fountains, known as Fontaine Pétillante, will dispense carbonated tap water....

Protein is the be-all, end-all solution to your muscle-building needs. Everyone knows that. But with all the conflicting research, claims from trainers and nutritionists, and protein-boosting supplements inundating the market, it’s hard to know what’s right. That’s why we’re stepping into the ring: to help you separate protein fact from protein fiction, once and for all. How much protein does the average guy need? It depends upon whether you work out or not, and how strenuous your workouts actually are....

Cauliflower is part of the cruciferous vegetable family, which also includes cabbage, broccoli, and mustard greens. This group of vegetables contains a compound called sulforaphane, which was shown to help stop the growth of prostate cancer cells. Nutrition (per serving) Calories: 58; Total Fat: 2 grams; Saturated Fat: 0 grams; Protein: 3 grams: Carbohydrates: 10 grams; Fiber: 3 grams; Sugar: 3 grams; Cholesterol: 0 milligrams; Sodium: 339 milligrams Recipe and photo by Lisa Lotts of Garlic and Zest....

With the way things are going right now, people are going to be stuck in the house. If you want to make sure you get great food without having to take the risk of going out, get a subscription plan from Home Chef today. Using Home Chef is really easy and the pinnacle of convenience. You just have to go online and start up a subscription. Then you pick your meals for the week....

This salad is basically a who’s-who of nutritional powerhouses: kale, cabbage, sunflower seeds, cherries, and more. Plus, this recipe makes enough for multiple lunches throughout the week. Key fat-burning ingredient: Kale: Loaded with 10 grams of fiber per serving, this uber-hip leafy green will keep you feeling full longer. Plus, it’s high in vitamin K, which helps regulate blood sugar levels. Recipe and photo courtesy of E.A. Stewart, RD @ The Spicy RD For access to exclusive gear videos, celebrity interviews, and more, subscribe on YouTube!...

You probably already know that pushups are a great way to work out the muscles in your chest and shoulders. But new research suggests pushups may have another important use as a predictor of future heart health issues, according to The New York Times. In order to view the video, please allow Manage Cookies A new study published in JAMA Network Open suggests men who can do over 40 pushups at a time are much less likely to have heart problems later in life compared to men who can only do 10 or fewer....

Looking for simple, inexpensive ways to unclog a drain without calling out the heavy artillery (store-bought chemicals)? There are plenty. So long as it’s not too clogged. If it’s just draining slowly (read: not packed solid with gunk), try this: Remember that volcano you made as a kid, with baking soda and vinegar? Well, it can also be used to blow open a slow-moving drain. First, pour a pot of boiling water down the drain....

We’ve all been there: You get out of the water or off of the hill, undress from your gear and toss the wet (or sweaty) articles into the trunk of the car. Then, a few days later, you pop the trunk open only to be greeted with a punch in the face by mildew-salty-musky funkiness. We can certainly empathize. It happens to the best of us. We understand that draping a drenched salty wetsuit over your rearview mirror isn’t doing the paint on your car any favors....

Hurricanes Harvey and Irma caused massive destruction across the Texas and in Florida — millions of people were displaced; lives were lost, and homes were destroyed, even though modern forecasting technology gives us ample time to board up windows, stockpile supplies, or flee to safer ground. That’s just how powerful those storms were. MORE: Have We Been Swimming With Great White Sharks All Along? Read article But what about the creatures beneath those raging seas?...

We’ve seen them in shipwrecks, but this old bottle of booze was hidden right under its owners’ noses. Wine, spirits and history buffs will be salivating at a recent discovery in Union, New Jersey: a museum director at Kean University’s Liberty Hall Museum discovered 221-year-old shipping crates containing wine and other decanters, dating back almost as far as the American Revolution. The uncovering is believed to be the largest known collection of 18th century Madeira wine in the United States....

This article was produced in partnership with Go RVing. Why start a bucket list paddling trip along the Gulf Coast all the way out in Big Bend National Park? Two reasons: First, Big Bend needs to be at the top of any paddler’s bucket list, and if you’re going to be in Texas you may as well cross it off. Second, and before you say, “Texas is kinda big,” you’re going to be doing this trip in an RV....

Just in time for the holidays, here’s a killer deal on an amazing set of cookware. These Calphalon hard anodized, non-stick pots and pans normally cost $200. Today only at Woot, this set can be yours for the amazing price of just $130! All together, that’s a savings of 35 percent of the list price. That’s a deal you shouldn’t hesitate to pull the trigger on. A full, six-piece set of non-stick cookware for just 110 bucks?...