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We’ll cut to the chase: Extensive science and research validate that total-body workouts, with intervals of high-intensity interval training that include both resistance and cardio, are highly effective. HIIT involves performing an all-out, exhaustive physical effort for a short time followed by a short, sometimes active, recovery. The main emphasis for someone new to HIIT should be a routine that goes hard for 60 seconds and then breaks for 1-2 minutes, depending upon the exercise involved....

A canoe is intrinsically beautiful, even more so when it’s gliding. But in the end it’s a vessel, the way to a place unreachable by SUV or plane or even a noisy, heavy motorboat, a place where the water is white, coffee-colored, turquoise, or as clear as Fiji’s. It’s the way down tiny, twisty Ozark Mountain streams, where brown and rainbow trout are tucked behind rocks. It’s the way, first balanced on your shoulders and then balanced beneath you, to wilderness lakes too small for a floatplane to touch down and too far from roads for a Lund....

Reviews by Conor Mihell In case you haven’t noticed, tents have become seriously light in recent years. These days, it’s easy to find two-person backpacking tents that weigh less than four pounds. Innovation in fabrics and design has brought on the change, and paddlers might have the most to benefit. That’s because we (mostly) rely on canoes and kayaks to carry our gear, so we can justify an extra pound or two of a larger tent....

Will DC’s new superhero movie be even more “super”? After appearing in Justice League, Henry Cavill’s Superman might pop up in Shazam, alongside Zachary Levi, according to a report from Revenge of the Fans. “All I’ve been told, story-wise, is that Superman has had an impact on Asher Angel’s Billy Batson,” the report reads. “Batson sees the Man of Steel as an inspirational figure in his life, and that seems to feed into how he conducts himself when he eventually transforms into a cape-wearing, square-jawed superhero himself, in the form of Zachary Levi....

Netflix is trying to mess with your mind this fall. Fans of dystopian sci-fi thrillers like Black Mirror will appreciate the streaming service’s latest production: Maniac, a dark comedy based on a Norwegian series of the same name. The show stars Emma Stone and a seriously bummed-out (and slimmed down) Jonah Hill as patients who have signed up for a new drug trial designed to help them deal with their mental issues....

It looks like Mel Gibson and Danny Glover may, in fact, not be too old for this shit. According to a report by Deadline, Gibson, Glover, and longtime series director Richard Donner are in talks for a fifth movie in the Lethal Weapon series. The report makes sure to note that discussions are still extremely early, but that all three players are apparently on board and discussing possible options. Lethal Weapon was an ’80s action movie classic, which cemented Gibson and Glover’s legacy as household names....

Michael B. Jordan is ready for a fight. Now that his Creed 2 opponent has been cast—the 6’4”, 245-lb mammoth boxer Florian Munteanu will play the son of Dolph Lundgren’s iconic Rocky IV villain Ivan Drago—Jordan’s starting to ramp up his training in the ring. (Below, get a look at Michael B. Jordan’s boxing training for the film.) How Michael B. Jordan Got Fit for ‘Creed’ Read article Jordan, who got ridiculously shredded with this muscle-sculpting workout for the first Creed, is on his way to doing it again with Creed 2—which is expected to shoot in the spring....

Crunches and situps are one path to ripped abs, but if you have lower-back pain (or they just don’t work for you) you need to use an alternate route. Stability exercises, during which your core works to prevent movement rather than initiate it, can tighten your midsection without aggravating any lumbar injuries. Directions: Perform the routine up to four times per week—you can do it at the end of another workout or on its own day....

Everything you need to build a strong, healthy, great-looking body is right in front of you. A prime example: This coconut mint-chip shake, which offers basic, natural ingredients you’ve been buying for years, will replenish electrolytes and supply protein. When you add a diet of whole foods to a training regimen of basic exercises (such as the pullup and pushup), you’ve got the formula for consistently outstanding results all your life....

This light, refreshing salad is topped with tuna, feta, and a rich, creamy dressing that tastes delicious, but won’t cost you when it comes to calories. Nutrition (per serving): Calories: 332; total fat: 16g; protein: 20g; carbohydrates: 30g Recipe and photo by Judy Barbe, R.D., author of Your 6-Week Guide to LiveBest: Simple Solutions for Fresh Food & Well-Being. For access to exclusive gear videos, celebrity interviews, and more, subscribe on YouTube!...

Cranberries are almost as essential to a Thanksgiving spread as turkey. But we’d understand if you were bored with the usual side of cranberry sauce—and if that’s the case, we have just the solution: a cranberry relish. By delicately balancing sweet and tart flavors, this relish is the perfect addition to a few slices of juicy turkey, creamy mashed potatoes, and all your other Thanksgiving favorites. Recipe and photo courtesy of Ocean Spray....

Good lightweight jackets are getting to be in high demand these days. It only makes sense since it is fully autumn and the temperature is getting a lot chillier. So it’s time for guys to start breaking out their old jackets from storage. Summer clothes are going away for now and it is time for those things that are way too heavy for that hot season. But one doesn’t have to keep on wearing the same old clothes....

If sitting on your couch in the dark, plowing through Stranger Things 2 and tubs of Jell-O chocolate pudding somehow isn’t enough to totally immerse yourself in the totally binge-worthy Netflix series, we have a suggestion to go one step further into the Upside Down. Google has launched an interactive game you can play via its Google Home Mini ($49) or Google Home ($129) devices. You just yell out to your Google Home or Mini: “Hey Google, talk to Dustin from Stranger Things,” and the speaker will serve as a walkie-talkie....

Serious runners—in this case, track and field athletes—put a major strain on their bodies on a day to day basis. They need a strategic nutrition plan to help their muscles recover, initiate training adaptation, and improving or maintaining muscle mass. For years, carbs were thought to be the most crucial to runners, leaving protein mostly overlooked. But new guidelines suggest the macro is essential for sprinters, long-distance runners, and the like; however, knowing how much to consume is tricky....

Documentaries are having a moment (again). Here are three that are definitely worth your time. Best Environmental Documentaries Streaming on Netflix Now Read article In order to view the video, please allow Manage Cookies The Last Race Amateur stock-car racing’s heyday is in the rearview mirror. But at Riverhead Raceway, Long Island’s sole remaining track, diehard fans and blue-collar drivers still gather week after week for some gasoline-fueled revelry. In this exhilarating and empathetic film, director Michael Dweck follows track owners Barbara and Jim Cromarty as they fight to stave off developers and help keep an American tradition alive....

Unless you plan to use a computer to edit a movie or mix an album, there’s no reason to spend thousands of dollars on brand new makes and models, Luckily Walmart has a Lenovo Chromebook on sale that’s perfectly affordable. For those looking for functionality, the Chromebook has you covered. All the needs of modern-day computing can be found here. WiFi can be connected to with no problems at all. It checks your emails in an instant plus uploads photos to your preferred social media network....

Dudes in the iron game love to debate the merits of lifting low volume and heavy weights vs. high volume and lighter weights. Though clearly there are benefits to both—low volume saves time, high increases endurance (and builds every bit as much muscle tissue)—a new study from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln found that lifting heavy is key to quicker strength gains. Three times a week for six weeks, 26 male subjects did legs extensions to exhaustion with either 80% or 30% of their max....

Soapwalla’s all-natural deodorant discourages bacterial growth, does a great job absorbing moisture, and comes in either lavender mint or citrus (we like the citrus, which isn’t overpowering). It’s made with things like club moss, charcoal, and essential oils. RELATED: Six Natural Deodorants That Safely Keep the Stench Away Read article Because it’s a cream you apply with your fingers and is greenish in color, some might be a bit put off by Soapwalla deodorant....

Heli-skiing, ice climbing, glacier hiking—Alaska is ground zero for adventure activities. The Last Frontier can be intimidating, though, to those who aren’t experienced in the outdoors, leaving them to trod well-worn slopes and paths along with the rest of the neon puffy coat–clad tourists. But in June, Tordrillo Mountain Lodge—an exclusive luxury hotel 40 minutes from Anchorage—opened up access to Alaska’s first via ferrata (a beginner-friendly one, at that!) in an area few people have ever walked, let alone climbed....

Blue Moon’s founding brewmaster has taken on a new challenge: brewing marijuana-infused beers that, yes, actually get you high. Keith Villa, who previously worked at Blue Moon for 32 years and invented their Belgian Wheat beer, has jumped into the growing market of cannabis-infused beers. His new venture, CERIA Brewing Co., will release their beer first in Colorado, then move on to states like California and Michigan where recreational marijuana is legal....