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[shareprints gallery_id=”1000602608″ gallery_type=”thumb_slider_desc” gallery_position=”pos_center” gallery_width=”width_100″ image_size=”large” image_padding=”0″ theme=”dark” image_hover=”false” lightbox_type=”slide” titles=”true” captions=”true” descriptions=”true” comments=”false” sharing=”true”] PHOTOS AND STORY BY BRYON DORR Waves, waves and more waves! The paddle-surf tribe composed of SUP, waveski and surf kayak enthusiasts had fun contestable waves all weekend at the famous Steamer Lane point break in Santa Cruz, Calif. The waves weren’t very large this year, the wind played a major role in conditions and it was chilly all weekend, but besides a few passing rain clouds the sun shone bright for the entirety of the 32nd annual Santa Cruz Paddlefest....

One of the best aspects of skiing is the social aspect. People can come together from all over the world and smile about sliding on snow regardless of the language they speak. After a few years, the ski resort functions more of a social club than anything else. For people on a ski trip or new to an area, not having ski buddies can be an intimidating prospect. Here are a few ways to make friends for 10 minutes, a day, or even a lifetime....

Downwind specialist Suzie Cooney is no stranger to the Maliko Run. The SUP woman has done countless runs across the infamous waterway, as well as coaching paddlers from around the world in the ways of downwinding. In this video, we find her riding overhead bumps during an epic run with fellow paddler Bill Hofmann. With swells of six- to seven feet and winds gusting in excess of 30 knots, it was a day to remember....

What’s a great way to build muscle and burn calories really fast? This is a question that Ryan LaPlaga, C.S.C.S. faces all the time. His answer: do a set every minute, on the minute (EMOM). Below is a workout designed by him that will build muscle all over, and leave you gasping for air—eliminating the need for that treadmill session you had planned. Directions Rest 30-60 seconds between sets for all exercises except EMOM exercise....

On Wednesday night, Burton Snowboards unveiled the uniforms that will be worn by the U.S. Snowboard Team at the 2018 Olympic Winter Games in PyeongChang, at its flagship store in Manhattan. Company founder and chairman, Jake Burton was on hand to present the new astronaut-style uniforms with Burton team riders Danny Davis, Chloe Kim, Kelly Clark, Ben Ferguson and designer, Greg Dacyshyn. Left to right: Chloe Kim, Kelly Clark, Jake Burton, Danny Davis, Ben Furguson and Greg Dacyshyn....

Looking to light up? You might want to head north: New legislation legalizing marijuana for recreational use has gone into effect in Canada, making it the second country in the world (after Uruguay) to legalize weed. According to The Globe and Mail, the new law, called the Cannabis Act, allows anyone to possess up to 30 grams of pot at a time. But good luck finding it: Various news outlets have reported a widespread shortage of cannabis throughout the country, especially in Alberta, and many weed retailers have had to close their doors after selling all of their product....

Whether you’re crunched for time or simply need to shake up your current workout program, circuit training is your answer. Defined as performing one exercise after another with minimal to no rest in-between, circuit training is one of the most effective ways to maximize your workout time. And circuit training is just as effective for the beginning as it is for the advanced since it can all be scaled to challenge you according to your individual fitness level and goals....

The science behind fitness and health can be confusing—and it’s certainly ever-changing. One minute, a study supports a particular food/exercise/claim, then the next a newer study reports that eating, doing, or trying that thing is the worst thing you could possibly do to yourself. We read a lot of studies here at mensfitness.com—so we know how frustrating all of that apparent flip-flopping can be. To help make sense of all the breaking and headline news, we’ve aligned ourselves with some of the industry’s top experts—clued-in doctors, trainers, dietitians, and researchers who can help us separate fact from headline-grabbing fiction and give us the real-deal advice on how to live a healthier, fitter lifestyle…every day....

Former Oklahoma City Thunder guard and now-Indiana Pacers stud Victor Oladipo had his best professional season in 2016-17—but that hasn’t stopped him from wanting to come back even stronger. “It’s going to be a very relentless summer,” Oladipo told NBA.com after the season ended. “I just use it as motivation, and I’m going to come back better.” The former Indiana Hoosier was traded to the Thunder from the Orlando Magic after the 2015-2016 season, later signing a four-year, $84 million contract extension with Oklahoma City....

By Morgan Mason In Northwest Arkansas a small paddling community is bustling and growing. Far from the snowmelt and runoff of the Rockies, this group of paddling enthusiasts watches the forecast for rain to feed the Siloam Springs Whitewater Park. This family-friendly river resource is a bustling location by late spring and into the summer, lined with plenty of soft grass and open gravel bars on the banks of the calm eddies....

One of the many reasons that it’s a damn shame NBC’s The Good Place will soon end its run is that Manny Jacinto will no longer be playing Jason Mendoza, an air-headed failed DJ who was easily, at least in my mind, the show’s greatest characters. With the series now in its final season, Men’s Journal caught up with Jacinto to discusses his anxiety anecdote, love of mellow hip-hop, a Scandinavian spa, and his other recent obsessions....

If any television show has mastered the art of putting together explosive battle scenes with plenty of slow-paced politicking, it’s HBO’s Game of Thrones. Between chemical warfare (dragonfire), biological warfare (fire from an actual dragon), or an old-fashioned sword to the skull, there are plenty of gruesome ways to exit the wildly popular series. The more you (binge) watch, the more you can’t help but think to yourself, “Damn, people are constanly dying....

Since picking up ice climbing while working at Climbing Magazine 12 years ago, I’ve been hooked on the ephemeral world of frozen waterfalls, steep gullies and vertical sheets of white. As with any sport, the name of the progression-game is lighter, faster, stronger. When it comes to ice climbing, this means a few things: Footwear has transformed from clunky mountaineering boots to slick leather and hybrid models. Once archaic crampons are now pointy machines like something out of Terminator movies....

Russell Wilson loves the Emerald City. The Super Bowl–winning, deep ball-throwing quarterback has been with the Seahawks since 2012, and he’s owned property in Bellevue, an easy car ride across the lake from Seattle, since 2015. “What I love most about Seattle is the vision of Seattle,” Wilson told Men’s Journal behind the scenes at our cover shoot, “from the businesses that people create to the ideas.” Wilson grew up in Cincinnati, Ohio, and went to college first at North Carolina State University and then at the University of Wisconsin–Madison....

Canoe & Kayak teamed up with open-boat expert Jim Coffey—founder of Quebec-based outfitter Esprit Whitewater Worldwide as well as R3: Rescue for River Runners—and Mike McKay from Five2Nine Productions for a series of whitewater rescue lesson videos debuting exclusively on CanoeKayak.com at the beginning of every month. Here, in Episode Eight, Coffey covers the basics of rope systems, including how to set up a 3-to-1 mechanical advantage system. Next up: A closer look inside foot entrapment situations....

Satisfying soups don’t have to be diet-destroyers, and this healthier twist on classic chicken noodle soup is a formidable replacement for its carb-laden inspiration. Nutrition (per serving) Protein: 32g Recipe and photo courtesy of Lori Shaw, author of 50 Nonfat RP Friendly Recipes e-cookbook. For access to exclusive gear videos, celebrity interviews, and more, subscribe on YouTube! Makes 3 servings Prep time 15 min. Cook time 30 min. Ingredients 3 chopped leeks Salt and pepper, to taste 3 garlic cloves, sliced 6-8 cups chicken broth 1 lb cooked chicken, chopped Small handful fresh thyme, chopped 1 package fresh zucchini zoodles...

If you’re tired of using the same old protein powder, how about adding protein crunch to your protein routine? Mix these ProMix Protein Crunchies into your cereal, smoothie bowl, yogurt, or shake for a boost of energy with a festive crunch sensation. It’s fun, sure—but best of all, you’ll see better bodybuilding and weight loss results. 6 Reasons You Should Be Using Whey Protein Read article 6 Reasons You Should Be Using Whey Protein...

Interview by Rebecca Parsons After a four-year run with Focus SUP, overall APP World Tour title, ISA gold medal and a number of other noteworthy accolades, Mo Freitas officially signed with Boardworks SUP for 2018. At just 20-years-old, the young Hawaiian is a force to be reckoned with in both surf and racing. After an impressive four years and an exceptional 2017, some may be wondering: why the switch? We caught up with Freitas between waves to find out how he landed at Boardworks and what he hopes to accomplish with a new quiver under his feet....

The new trailer for Joker is here, giving fans an in-depth look at Joaquin Phoenix as the iconic Batman villain. While the film—from director Todd Phillips—isn’t strictly based on a specific comic book, it follows Arthur Fleck’s (Phoenix) transformation into the Joker. Joaquin Phoenix’s ‘Joker’ Movie: Everything You Need to Know Read article Gotham City is imagined like an ’80s-era New York City, and the plot follows a beaten down Fleck as he struggles through various jobs, growing ever more alienated by society....

While there are plenty of stretches and exercises you can do to prevent and correct bad posture, the main culprit for slouching is nothing more than simple habit and fatigue. Most of us spend all day sitting at a desk. And when fatigue sets in from sitting in the same spot for hours at a time, we slouch. It’s not that complicated. Simply sitting up straight, as Grandma used to say, would alleviate much of the issue....