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Meal kit delivery services have gotten a bad rap because of the perceived environmental effects—all the packaging, the individually wrapped ingredients, the overnight delivery. But a study from the journal Resources, Conservation, and Recycling finds that grocery shopping is, environmentally speaking, about 33 percent worse than meal kits, as measured by greenhouse gas emissions. It’s likely because the delivery chain that goes through grocery stories is so inefficient. Not a chef?...

The Arctic polar region is one of the toughest terrains on earth. With freezing cold temperatures, limited food supply, harsh winds, and wild animals, there’s potential danger around every turn. For explorer and photographer Ronan Donovan, it’s just another day at work. Sebastian Copeland’s Absolutely Insane Arctic Training Plan Read article Donovan spent three months in the Arctic on Ellesmere Island for his new Nat Geo WILD special, Kingdom of the White Wolf, studying and documenting a pack of white wolves in their natural habitat....

Photos and Interview by Rebecca Parsons If you are what you eat, then behind every good athlete is a nutritious and meticulously-planned diet. Because while training is crucial for a successful race performance, athletes won’t perform at their optimal level without putting the right food into their bodies. “Healthy eating is one of the most important things that guides my life,” says prone paddling superstar and rising SUP star Carter Graves....

Kirk Eddlemon knows all about paying to play. The Tennessee father of one, full-time kayaking instructor and guidebook author has explored some of the Southeast’s most obscure runs in less-than-ideal conditions while compiling the two-part Whitewater of the Southern Appalachians. It was a slightly smoother journey for Eddlemon and his wife, Laura (who met at roll practice), to quickly get their son Alex interested in the “family affair” of paddling. However, as Alex took to the sport and his skills progressed, his parents found it more difficult to keep him interested....

If your mattress has seen better days, there’s no better time to pick up a new one than on Labor Day. Not only is the start of a new season the perfect excuse to start fresh, but also with the holiday come massive sales. One sale we absolutely can’t ignore is on cult-favorite mattresses from one of our favorite bedding brands, Purple. What makes Purple so great? The brand has two mattresses: The Original Purple, and the New Purple mattress....

Ardeshir Radpour, a stuntman on CBS’s action series SEAL Team, was crumpled on his couch, spent after a 4 a.m. call time when he got a call. It was Thursday evening, Nov. 15. Southern California was being ravaged by wildfires and there were horses trapped in its path. In order to view the video, please allow Manage Cookies “I hopped into my truck and sped out as fast as I could,” Radpour, a longtime horse rider who plays polo professionally, tells Men’s Journal....

Cauliflower is rich in antioxidants and nutrients—and low on carbs—making it the perfect substitute for traditional dough on pizza night. Try this crust recipe the next time you want to bake some pies at home, and reap the benefits of this powerhouse food. In order to view the video, please allow Manage Cookies It utilizes the cruciferous veg, as well as chickpeas, butternut squash, and Parmesan cheese. Recipe courtesy of John Mooney, of Bidwell Restaurant, Washington, D....

Few exercises build muscle and develop power and strength in your glutes, hamstrings, and lower back like the kettlebell swing. But make any of the following errors and the move will be utterly useless—or, worse yet, end up injuring you. Whether you’re a new entry to kettlebell training or a veteran, injuries can still strike at any time if you’re practicing the moves incorrectly. We asked Mike Stehle, owner of Training Room Online, what common mistakes he sees athletes of all experience levels making—and how to avoid them....

The time has finally come: You’re going to Iceland. Maybe it’s as a stopover on the way to Europe, or perhaps Iceland itself is the destination. (As it should be.) Either way, make sure your jaw is screwed in tight, because you’re in for one astounding experience after the next. In order to view the video, please allow Manage Cookies That’s because the island sits on a geothermal field. The entire country runs on said energy; you’ve got moss-covered lava fields as far as you can see; and the Northern Lights dance overhead in winter....

Fad diets are the fitness world’s equivalent to get-rich-quick schemes—they’re often too good to be true. But that doesn’t mean it’s not worth examining the principles behind these popular diets, and separating fact from fiction. We spoke to Lilly Nhan, R.D., a clinical dietitian and current Master of Public Health candidate at the UC-Berkeley School of Public Health, about some of the top dieting trends on the market. We wanted to know: Do they work?...

For most DIYers, the current breed of outdoor battery-powered tools means you can leave gas gear behind for good. And leave it to a power tool company to lead the way towards simpler yard maintenance with a system that makes it easier to tackle weekend chores using a series of attachments that click into one shared power base. The beating heart of Milwaukee’s Quik-Lok system is an 18-volt battery pack with 9 amp hours—the larger the amp hours the bigger the battery tank, meaning extended runtime....

It’s that time of year again: fantasy football is back. With the 2019 season here, it can be quite an undertaking to figure out who you want to draft for your team. Don’t panic. We have the advice you need to dominate your league this season. We got in touch with Jason Moore, one of the hosts of The Fantasy Footballers podcast, one of the top sports podcasts on iTunes, for some advice and strategies you can use to get an edge this season....

Thomas Fire, the wildfire that’s been ripping through Southern California, has been deemed the largest blaze ever recorded in the state, according to a report from the California Department of Forestry & Fire Protection. So far, it’s destroyed at least 1,063 structures and scorched over 273,400 acres of land. Just to put that in perspective, the burned area is so vast it could have swallowed New York City, which is spread over 194,944 acres....

With phones and tablets and computers running everyone’s day-to-day, it only makes sense to have headphones. It makes it a lot easier to go out in the world to listen to music or make a call without bothering anyone else. Seriously, don’t be that guy on the train blasting music through the phone speakers. But one of the biggest issues that comes up with headphones is how they can really do some damage to your eardrums....

So much for the corner office. Working in an open space results in better physical and emotional health than sitting in a private room or a cubicle, a study in Occupational and Environmental Medicine finds. In order to view the video, please allow Manage Cookies “Heart rate variability monitors revealed that people in open spaces have lower physiological markers for stress,” says researcher Esther Sternberg. She also found that those in open seating were 32 percent more active than people who had an office, and the more active people were (meaning they got up and walked around during the day), the less stressed they were....

It might be the middle of winter, but that doesn’t mean you can’t start thinking of summer when it comes to fitness. After the Volcom Pipe Pro surf competition earlier in February, summer is on the horizon, and if you want to start warming up for the sun, we have a surf-inspired workout for you. The 65 Best Surf Spots in the World Read article This “Surf Superset Workout” can help you get ready to hit the waves this summer—or you can just use it to stay in shape the same way surfers do, even if you aren’t going to ride waves yourself....

Few things in life are guaranteed. But there’s one thing that you can absolutely take to the bank: You will fail. You’ll blow the sale, fumble the date, whiff the interview, get lost, finish last, and generally look and feel like an idiot. In order to view the video, please allow Manage Cookies This is a good thing. Because while success is the metric by which we’re judged, failure is the mechanism that shapes us....

Following on from the huge success of DEATHGRIP, the new series explores the fun and stylish, zero-limits riding of Brendog and his crew. Jump on board and travel the world to some of the most unique and coolest riding locations the planet has to offer, from the French Alps to the South African wilderness. In Episode 2 of “A Dog’s Life,” Brendan heads to the mountain resort town of Châtel in France to meet up with Vincent Tupin....

Budweiser has totally spaced out. The company announced an ambitious plan to brew beer on Mars at this year’s South by Southwest festival. And next month, the brewer is actually going to make it happen. Barley will be sent to the International Space Station and studied in the galactic environment. Bud is specifically interested in how beer ingredients work in microgravity. Why One Ex-Budweiser Exec Is Investing in Weed Read article...

This letter is from our Summer 2018 Issue, on newsstands now! A short, sun-browned man approached as I was loading up after a recent SUP-surf session at San Onofre, just south of San Clemente, California. He wanted to talk cars. But what caught my attention was the massive tattoo that read “San Clemente” sprawled across his chest like heavy-gauge chain link. This guy obviously loved where he was from. I can appreciate that kind of dedication to a place you represent....