In this age of peak TV, it can be hard to pick what to watch. There are just so many options that it is really overwhelming. To make life easier for yourself, you can go back to some old standbys. Shows that have stood the test of time. And since today is “Twin Peaks Day,” it can be hard to argue that there are many other shows that have done so more than “Twin Peaks....
If you’re a seasoned veteran in the gym, you already know that you need to do some kind of warmup before lifting iron or pounding the treadmill. The movements get more blood flowing to your muscles so they respond quicker and become more flexible and less prone to injury when doing an intense workout. Ideally, your warmup should imitate the exercises you plan on performing in the main workout, and ramp up slowly to your preferred intensity....
When you stay at the Dream Downtown, you’ll now be able to get an extremely relaxing and mind-clearing in-room experience. The hotel has partnered with the health and wellness platform Melissa Wood Health to give health conscious on-the-go travelers everything they need. The hotel is located near New York’s vibrant Chelsea neighborhood on 355 West 16th Street and includes full-service luxury options for guests. There are multiple on-site dining and nightlife venues, and now with the partnership with Melissa Wood Health, guests will have even more to choose from....
It almost feels like the summer was ages ago. September is now halfway done and the fall is starting to really cement itself. Jackets are becoming more necessary every day as the temperature drops and the winds pick up. The days and nights of just wandering around town in a short-sleeved shirt are disappearing. So the fall is here and it is time to break out the jackets from the closet....
Saquon Barkley might be the fittest player in the NFL. The New York Giants running back is listed at 6’0”, 230 pounds, but he plays the game like he’s even bigger, knocking over linebackers and defenders with ease. Giants Star Saquon Barkley on His ‘NFL 100’ Quad Challenge and Why He Loves Squats Read article In college, at Penn State, Barkley showed his strength by setting a football team record with a 405-pound power clean, and he ranked third on the all-time heaviest squat list....
Nothing’s worse than walking into your hotel’s gym, only to discover it’s nothing more than a dusty treadmill in a closet-sized room. But there’s good news: The world is getting more fitness savvy every day, and hotels are starting to get with the times. So when the Dream Hollywood hotel was looking for a partner to build a state-of-the-art fitness facility for its guests, it turned to Gunnar Peterson, mastermind behind the physiques of Sylvester Stallone, Bruce Willis, and Hugh Jackman (among a ton of others)....
As you surely know, Nike released their Olympic Skateboarding uniform collection recently for the four Olympic Skateboard Federations they sponsor: Brazil, France, Japan, and USA. Nike delivered a handsome apparel collection, but not everyone is pleased with it. The decision to not protect apparel as “performance equipment” has potentially negative consequences for the future of skateboarding’s ecosystem. THE UNIFORMS It’s interesting that there’s not a single uniform, but rather plural: uniforms....
Mark Wahlberg emerges from his house bare-chested and sweaty—obviously. If you follow the 48-year-old on Instagram, you know of his on-again, off-again relationship with shirts. It’s not even noon and he’s already finished his second workout of the day, which also is consistent with what we know about Wahlberg—that he is a serious fitness buff. His stamina for pullups is a thing of wonder. When he bench-presses, he doesn’t avoid the pain cave—he hangs pictures on its walls....
Quentin Tarantino’s Once Upon a Time … in Hollywood has attracted its share of vitriol regarding the movie’s treatment of Bruce Lee, but its fiercest critic is someone who trained with Lee in real life—Kareem Abdul-Jabbar. The retired basketball titan asserts in his Hollywood Reporter column that Tarantino’s portrayal of Lee is not only racist, but also disrespectful to the man and his legacy. In the film, Lee appears in flashback—played by Mike Moh—behind the scenes of The Green Hornet....
American Giant, the San Francisco-based clothing company that was universally hailed (including by us) for its full-zip hoodie a few years back, apparently wasn’t satisfied with being known as the best in the business for a single product. While American Giant has remained closely associated with hoodies, sweatshirts, and tees, they’ve continued to expand into other areas. This month, they launched several new pieces including the Journeyman Sweater ($89), which rivals their fantastic hoodies in looks, comfort, and toughness....
Looking for gifts can be a long and arduous process. No matter how much you know someone, trying to get them something worthwhile during this holiday season can be difficult. Especially if you want to get thems something a little off the beaten path. Something along the lines of the Theragun G3Pro. Instead of picking up some new clothes for a friend/loved one this holiday, the Theragun G3Pro is the kind of gift that will surprise whoever gets it because of how useful a gift this will be....
For first-time visitors, a trip to Japan almost always revolves around Tokyo. But locals know that the real adventures start when you venture beyond the bustling metropolis. That’s because the rest of Japan beckons with all kinds of beautiful, off-the-beaten path destinations. To get acquainted with Japan’s wild side, check out “100 Experiences in Japan,” a comprehensive guide book recently released by the Japan National Tourism Organization (JNTO). From world-class skiing to mountain biking and more, it makes a great primer on how to best experience the country’s natural wonders....
This protein-packed, post-workout beverage has the perfect combination of protein, fat, and carbs. The natural sugars come from the raspberries, cottage cheese, and milk. If you want to cut back on some of the added sugar, halve the honey or cut it out completely, but remember: Post-workout, you should consume some source of carbs to replenish the stored carbs your muscles have burned. Nutrition information (per 14-oz serving) Calories: 290; protein: 20g; fat: 6g; carbs: 42g; sugar: 30g Recipe and photo courtesy of The National Processed Raspberry Council....
Serve this protein-packed recipe over whole-grain sorghum or quinoa. Sorghum cooks up just like rice or quinoa (with liquid) and provides 158 calories, 5g of protein, and 3g of fiber per ¼ cup of uncooked grain. Nutrition information (per serving): Calories: 270; total fat: 9g; saturated fat: 1.5g; protein: 36g; carbohydrates: 9g; sugar: 3g; fiber: 1g; cholesterol: 110mg; sodium: 570mg Recipe and photo by Lauren Harris-Pincus, M.S., R.D., owner of Nutrition Starring You, LLC....
The degree to which Jaguar has gone to make its new all-electric, AWD super-crossover a winner comes down to details both tiny and massive. Here, all the ways that the carmaker’s legacy manifests itself in the new 2019 Jaguar I-Pace. 6 New Cars We Can’t Wait to Drive in 2018 Read article It’s High-tech, But Still Feels Normal to Drive Jaguar created the equivalent of the “creep” you get when you let off the brake of a car that has an internal combustion engine and an automatic gearbox, which American consumers are especially used to because it lets them crawl through endless walls of stop-and-go traffic....
On Monday, Vail Resorts announced the addition of four new resorts to their Epic Pass: Crested Butte Mountain Resort in Colorado, Okemo Mountain Resort in Vermont, Mount Sunapee in New Hampshire, and Stevens Pass in Washington. Okemo, Mount Sunapee and Crested Butte from were included in the purchase of Triple Peaks LLC for $82 million, while Stevens Pass was acquired from Ski Resort Holdings, LLC for $67 million in a separate transaction....
JR Bourne’s acting career is a lot like his physical condition—consistently in great shape. We’ve gotten to know Bourne over the years through his role as Chris Argent in Teen Wolf. And now we’ll see him in Somewhere Between, a new thriller coming to ABC on July 24 at 10/9 p.m. CT. We caught up with the entertainer (and fitness enthusiast) to chat about Grouse Mountain—one of his fitness challenge recommendations in Vancouver, Canada (the show’s production location)—his success using the keto diet, plus his reflection on one of the most unique training sessions he’s ever experienced....
While the Astros World Series win brought joy to Houstonians, it brought tears to oddsmakers in Las Vegas. According to an ESPN, Sin City’s sports books lost $11.4 million bucks on the series. The gambling world expected the Los Angeles Dodgers to take the Fall Classic, and when the ‘Stros pulled it out, chaos ensued. The $11.4 million bested the previous biggest World Series loss for Vegas sportsbooks. When the New York Yankees unexpectedly took down the Atlanta Braves in the 1999 World Series, the books lost an estimated $6....
Cleveland Browns rookie and No.1 overall 2017 NFL Draft pick Myles Garrett is off to a strong start in his career. Despite suffering a foot injury with the Browns during their final minicamp practice, the 6’4”, 272-lb athletic beast is looking as healthy as ever. With training camp opening July 23 for Browns rookies, the defensive end doesn’t seem worried at all that he’ll be there. After being asked about how his foot was feeling by a fan on Twitter, Garrett posted a video of him crushing a huge leg press....
The peak of Mount Everest isn’t just the top of the world — it’s the border between Nepal and China. For decades, the two countries have struggled to standardize regulations for permits and statutes and manage the mountain, as both Nepal and China enforce their own laws regarding it. But now, due to overcrowding and a lack of safety protocol being implemented on the Nepal side of Everest, the mountaineering community and Chinese officials are looking to create a new opportunity for climbers and a tourism economy on the north side of the mountain....
