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This story originally appeared in TRANSWORLD SNOWBOARDING. Words by Mark Calvin. From sunrise waves at Trestles near his home in Laguna Beach, to last laps at Bear Mountain, ride shotgun with Arcadia’s Jordan Small as he tries to surf, skate, and snowboard in the same day, otherwise known as the California Trifecta. For Jordan Small’s “Arcadia” episode, we decided to do something a bit different. He approached us with the idea of filming the California Trifecta this past spring and of course we said yes....

Great wireless workout headphones don’t get in your way; they inspire you to go farther, work harder, and do more. They’re at their best when you don’t even know they’re there. Fiil CARAT Wireless Sport Headphones fit the bill with amazing sound, sport-friendly tech, and excellent fitment, so they never get in your way. Right now, Men’s Journal readers can get an exclusive deal on these awesome sport/workout headphones. For just $75, you’ll be all over the gym with up to 165 feet of wireless range....

When you browse the Huckberry shop, you will be taken in by the amazing selection within. So many great items that you would be happy to own and wear, no matter what season it is. And when those items are on sale, you should be sure to take advantage and pick them up. The Flint and Tinder Supima Air Knit Polo is on sale right now and you should definitely act while supplies last....

Khalil Mack wants more than just greatness. Even when the now-Chicago Bears star was coming off of his best professional season—the one in which he was named the best defensive player in the NFL and led his Oakland Raiders team to the playoffs for the first time in more than a decade in 2016—the linebacker wasn’t satisfied. Not yet, at least. Mack wants to bring a championship to the Bears—and that starts with preparation and training....

When it came time for Sebastian Stan to suit back up as The Winter Soldier in Avengers: Infinity War, Stan needed to get big, fast. So his trainer Don Saladino did what any good fitness coach would — have him throw around heavy things. “Every day we kicked off with a heavy lift,” says Saladino. “There is this amazing muscle engagement that you can just feel when you pick up a big weight....

Coffee cocktails can get very complicated very fast, but sometimes the simplest drink can be the best one. Case in point: this three-ingredient bourbon sipper from Bob Peters, creative director of the Punch Room in Charlotte, NC. Peters’ Strange Brew cocktail is simple: just bourbon, hazelnut milk, and a large coffee ice cube. “The Strange Brew is one of our most popular and longest living cocktails at the Punch Room,” explains Peters....

CHEVROLET’S REDESIGNED CROSSOVER UPFITTED FOR STAND UP PADDLEBOARD ADVENTURES The 2018 Chevrolet Traverse SUP concept integrates one of the fastest-growing watersports — standup paddleboarding — with Chevy’s redesigned three-row SUV. Featuring unique graphics and other accessories, the concept incorporates a roof-mounted Chevrolet Accessories Standup Paddleboard Carrier by Thule® and a Riviera Paddlesurf paddleboard. Inspired by Chevrolet’s full-size SUVs, the all-new 2018 Traverse has a new look, with purposeful proportions complemented by premium cues such as chrome accents, LED signature lighting and available LED D-Optic headlamps....

On July 6, 2014 during a large hurricane swell, Newport Beach veteran lifeguard Ben Carlson drowned while saving a swimmer’s life. A 15-year veteran of the Newport Beach Lifeguards, Carlson epitomized the spirit of a lifeguard and the Newport Beach community as a whole. He is the only U.S. lifeguard to lose his life in the line of duty. Filmmakers Tim Burnham and Jack Murgatroyd (who made the acclaimed film “Dirty Old Wedge”) are undertaking a project about the life of Carlson, as well as the full story of the dangers that lifeguards face every day....

LYONS, COLO. – Colorado rafters, kayakers and standup paddleboarders will have a great new playpark to surf this spring when the new Eagle River Park opens in the town of Eagle. S2O Design, the world’s premier river engineering and whitewater design company, announced today that they are finalizing construction on the in-stream features that will provide an exciting and safe experience for river enthusiasts of all levels. “We are excited to deliver a great whitewater park for the town of Eagle,” says Scott Shipley, founder and president of S2O Design, which oversaw the project’s design, planning, permitting, and construction....

Fed up with the awful audio quality from YouTube? Tired of Spotify’s spotty playlist selections? It’s time to try TIDAL. With premium audio quality, one of the widest varieties anywhere, and an easy user interface, Tidal brings all the best music directly into your headphones. And right now you can get four months of TIDAL Premium or HiFi for just $4. That’s an amazing savings of over 90 percent. With crisp highs, booming bass, and a lush mix of midrange tones, with TIDAL you can hear every instrument and feel every beat....

If it weren’t for cats, Scott Porter would have never opened up Fido’s, the “The World’s First Dog Tap House,” in Portland, Oregon. After visiting a cat cafe with his son, Porter liked the idea of patrons and animals interacting but didn’t think putting more of our feline friends in yet another cafe environment would be super profitable. “Cats don’t really like to be held,” he said. “Then I walked out of there and just thought, what if I could get adoptable rescue dogs in a taproom?...

This deliciously hydrating—not to mention filling—no-cook soup is packed with healthy monounsaturated fats, thanks to the large serving of avocados. Nutrition (per serving) Calories: 77; total fat: 6g; protein: 2g; carbohydrates: 7g Recipe and photo by Sharon Palmer, R.D.N., The Plant-Powered Dietitian, author of Plant-Powered for Life. For access to exclusive gear videos, celebrity interviews, and more, subscribe on YouTube! Makes 8 servings Prep time 130 min. Ingredients 2 large English cucumbers, with peel, coarsely chopped 2 avocados, ripe, peeled, pitted 2 green onions, coarsely chopped 2 garlic cloves 2 Tbsp fresh cilantro 1/4 jalapeño pepper 1/4 cup fresh lime juice 1/2 cup water 1/2 cup milk (preferably plant-based like almond, hemp, or rice) Pinch sea salt (optional) Pinch freshly ground black pepper...

There’s nothing like throwing some fresh vegetables and juicy, marinated steak on the grill—especially on a crisp, picture-perfect day. So the next time Sunday football rolls around, ditch the pizza delivery and win the parking lot grillmaster championships with this protein-packed shish kebab recipe. Recipe and photo courtesy of Char-Broil. For access to exclusive gear videos, celebrity interviews, and more, subscribe on YouTube! Makes 8 servings Prep time 30 min....

Studies have shown that tart cherries may help reduce belly fat and inflammation, and help lower cholesterol and blood fat (aka triglycerides). Obese rats that were fed freeze-dried tart cherries tended to have less blood fat, abdominal fat, and inflammation compared to regular rats, according to one study published in the Journal of Medicinal Food. Although this study was done in animals, adding tart cherries to a well-balanced eating plan may still be a good idea....

With everyone cutting the cord these days, we’re all streaming TV. Until recently, that meant wonky, glitchy workarounds like screen mirroring or hardwiring your laptop straight to the television. If you’re still relying on a patchwork solution to watch your favorite movies and TV shows, it’s time to switch to a Smart TV. Get access to all the movies and shows you love, instantly. The Voice Remote with Alexa does everything you’d expect from a remote control, and beyond....

Over 3.5 million people pour off cruise ships into the Bahamas each year. And while cruises are nice (if you’re into that kind of thing), it’s statistically impossible for you to experience even a fraction of this country’s 700-plus islands and 2,500 cays if you’re disembarking for just eight hours or so. In order to view the video, please allow Manage Cookies But a four-day weekend in Nassau, the Bahamas’ capital city, is a great way to get a taste of the colonial city and explore some of the gorgeous surrounding islands—whether you’re looking for something fun and crowded (like Paradise Island, connected to Nassau via two bridges) or pristine and uninhabited (like the far-flung Exuma Island)....

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....

In a new study out of the University of Birmingham, researchers unveiled something surprising: Conventional short-rest intervals can impair the processes that control muscle growth, while extended-rest intervals between sets of weight lifting can supercharge them. In the study, published in Experimental Physiology, 16 men completed resistance exercises with either one minute or five minutes of rest between sets. Researchers collected muscle biopsies 0, 4, 24, and 28 hours post-exercise, which they analyzed to determine levels of “myofibrillar protein synthesis” and “intercellular signaling”—both of which have a profound effect on muscle growth since you need your muscle protein synthesis to outweigh muscle protein breakdown, and your body to effectively signal slow- and fast-twitch muscles when you work out....

Let’s face it: No surfer would prefer to wear booties over the oh-so wonderful feeling of surfing barefoot. The natural feeling of skin-to-wax just cannot be beat. However, for those who live in cold water locales—or when the water temp dips in the winter (for us spoiled Southern Californians)—booties can often be a necessary accessory for all of your early morning sessions. Australia’s Famed Noosa Break Officially Named 10th World Surfing Reserve...

The sound of your alarm going off in the morning isn’t typically a pleasant experience. Whether it’s chimes, beeps, or talk radio, that alarm means one thing: You have to drag yourself out of bed. But new research from Australia shows that the kind of alarm tone you use might have a noticeable effect on how easily you wake up. A study from researchers at RMIT University suggests musical alarms can help reduce morning grogginess....