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Does snow on the ground and ice in the water give you a heavy dose of the cold-weather blues this winter? Fortunately, we have a few remedies to both ward off the SUP withdrawals and prevent frostbite this winter. Here’s a list of cold-weather hacks to help you maintain your paddling habit through the frigid environs of snow season. Wear Cold Water Submersion Gear If you’re planning to paddle in water and air below 70 degrees this winter, cold-water submersion equipment is a necessity....

In the spirit of helping those on the front lines of the COVID-19 pandemic, Specialized announced earlier this week it’ll be donating bicycles to essential workers in order to provide them with healthy, reliable, and convenient transportation to get them to their places of work. And this is all being done through a crowd-sourced community referral program. 8 Action Sports Brands Supporting Medical Personnel Against COVID-19 Read article Here’s how it works: Right now, anybody in the United States can refer an essential worker they know in their community—or even submit an application for themselves if they need transportation to their essential job....

— The following is an adapted excerpt from Scott Carney’s The Wedge: Evolution, Consciousness, Stress, and the Key to Human Resilience. In his new book from Foxtopus Ink, the New York Times best-selling author guides readers on a globe-spanning investigation into the limits of endurance by exploring the human body’s potential, and discovering along the way exactly how humans can ‘wedge’ control over automatic physiological responses into the breaking point between stress and biology....

Maybe you love your local bike shop. Maybe you don’t even know where it is. But chances are, your LBS is probably not where you go to while away a Saturday afternoon. When you’re there, it’s for a reason—to get that flat fixed, or to throw down some cash and ride out with a new bike. If you’re not considering a bicycle-related business transaction, most bike shops don’t have much to offer....

Actors Jason Momoa and Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson are making efforts to bring more attention to a campaign focused on stopping construction of a large telescope on Mauna Kea mountain in Hawaii. The Great Hawaiian Traverse Read article Both Momoa and Johnson have posted photos and messages earlier this month on social media while visiting the base of the volcano, where protesters have been camping to block heavy equipment from going up the road....

We’ve all heard people proclaim that the only way to attain ultimate health is long, punishing cardio routines. Try an ultramarathon! they say. You’ll find yourself! And with all due respect to the people who haul themselves through ultramarathons on a regular basis, we’d like to suggest an alternative way of prolonging your life—and so would a new scientific study. That’s right: Old-fashioned strength training can also help you live longer, according to new research from the University of Sydney....

You may know Anderson’s, the Italian leather goods company with an English name, for their stellar handmade belts (there’s an great selection at End.) The company, located in Parma, Italy, has been in business for more than 50 years and was started by Carlo Valenti, who learned the ins and outs of belt making from master craftsmen at a Parma leather factory before striking out on his own in 1966. A fanatic for British clothing, Valenti named the company after the famed Savile Row tailors Anderson and Sheppard....

Casio G-Shock is about to drop its new G-Steel collaboration with menswear designer Robert Geller, and it’s a watch worth watching. It’s called the GST200RBG 1, and while the name ain’t the sexiest, the watch makes up for it in spades. Call it the Robert Geller x G-SHOCK G-Steel ($420) since that doesn’t sound quite so technical. For more than a decade Geller has been turning heads and taking home awards with his clothing designs and brings his unique style to the new watch’s look....

Although Patagonia’s gear offerings have included technical and sport specific packs for some time, the brand introduced a new line of streamlined trail packs early this year designed for day hikes, biking, and quick and light overnight treks. Never afraid to buck a trend, Patagonia intentionally included fewer (not more) bells and whistles on the fleet of packs in the new Nine Trails lineup. Comfort and all-purpose functionality take center stage in lieu of specialized compartments and tricked-out closure systems....

Each of these burgers contains 11g of protein. Dried black beans can be prepared several days in advance and stored in about an inch of the cooking liquid in the refrigerator. If you’re following a gluten-free diet, replace the breadcrumbs with cooked quinoa and enjoy over a bed of greens. Nutrition (per serving, without bun) Calories: 249; total fat: 7g; saturated fat: 1g; protein: 11g; carbohydrates: 37g; fiber: 7g; cholesterol: 0mg; sodium: 250mg Recipe and photo by Mandy Unanski Enright, M....

Chicken wings are a tailgating classic. But while delicious, they can wreak havoc on your body due to the high amounts of sodium and fat found in most recipes. Totally rethink this staple by not only toning down the toll it takes on your fitness, but boosting its flavor, as well. Throw in a zingy apricot dipping sauce and coat the tenders in coconut for a delicious, heart-healthy chicken tender alternative....

For this French toast recipe I use a baguette, which when sliced into rounds and sealed in a ziplock bag is space-saving and holds its shape; it’s also the best bread for absorbing the egg batter. Healthy Breakfast Recipe: Fitter French Toast Read article Mascarpone, a signature ingredient in tiramisu, is a rich, creamy, spreadable cheese; bring extra for slathering on toasted bread with a drizzle of honey. Surplus baguette slices can be saved for pairing with dips and cheese at happy hour....

Best known for its excellent athletic wear, Rhone has stepped up its casual streetwear game, big-time. The Rhone Commuter Dress Shirt is here, and we can’t say it’s the best dress shirt in its class. Why? Because Rhone has created a dress shirt class all its own. Made of lightweight Italian fabric, the Commuter Dress Shirt features a natural wrinkle-release technology that drops creases like nobody’s business. It’s got four-way stretch that moves with you, for a comfort rarely found in dress shirts five times the price....

10’ X 27 7/8” X 4 1/4” (126.1 LITERS) $1,525 SURFTECH.COM Let’s start this review with an admission: we love longboard-shape SUPs. They’re some of the most versatile wave riders around, from tiny surf to big. The new NSP DC Surf X is no exception but it is exceptional. More refined than your average log, the model we tested was almost 28-inches wide and comes to a hard pintail in the back, which means it’s tippier than many other boards of this length....

Here’s Your First Look at Chris Hemsworth’s Netflix Action Movie ‘Extraction’ Read article On Netflix, Wahlberg is debuting his action movie Spenser Confidential, which follows a former cop who tries to uncover the conspiracy that landed him in jail for five years. On the TV side, two highly anticipated shows are coming back for Season 3, including Netflix’s Ozark with Jason Bateman and HBO’s Westworld, which has Aaron Paul joining the cast....

Superbrand has introduced a new model to their quiver: the PigDog Pro. Serving as a fine-tuned version of the already existing PigDog, this board was designed in collaboration with Brett Barley and the Superbrand Shapers’ collective. The inspiration behind this board was simple: barrels. Barley wanted something that could give him even more speed and edge hold than he is already capable of getting on the PigDog. What they did was retain the forward volume but with a modern rail and narrower outline and tail....

Martin Luther King Day is a day to remember and herald the life of a great American. Unfortunately, it happens smack in the throes of the dead of winter. So even if you are one of the lucky few who gets the day off work and a three-day weekend, chances are you’ll be stuck indoors with the rest of us. BARNES & NOBLE: 50 percent off hundreds of titles through 1/21...

Patrick Murphy is as personal a trainer you’ll ever find. He’s tasked with whipping A-listers into shape—transforming their physiques from scrawny to shredded. To hone leaner, more muscled bodies, Murphy curates exclusive, personalized routines for stars like Keanu Reaves, Ruby Rose, and, most recently, Zac Efron, Jon Bass, and Alexandra Daddario for this summer’s smash hit Baywatch. In order to view the video, please allow Manage Cookies But his responsibilities don’t end there....

These are the training and nutrition concepts that I can’t shake. No matter what I learn next or how the science of the fitness industry evolves, I don’t expect these points to change or lose importance. Cover these bases and you’ll hit your goals. Hit calorie and macro numbers The path to successful fat loss or muscle gain doesn’t include gimmicks or extremism. It’s not about taking certain supplements or eating a lot—or none—of one kind of food or nutrient....

Sponsored by Strong Supplement Shop With the launch of the latest top 10 fat-burners of 2017, we’ve seen a key trend emerge: DMAA (an ingredient found in nearly all top fat-burners) is no longer in favor. This year’s list boasts some repeat winners, as well as first-timers. The new No.1, Alpha Lean-7, is completely DMAA-free and overthrew the former No.1 of the last three years in record time (just seven months)....