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Recent years have seen a ridiculous uptick in the number of consumer-focused “holidays.” Between Black Friday, Small Business Saturday, Record Store Day, and Cyber Monday, consumers these days are constantly are bombarded with sales. And of course social media is constantly reminding us of National [enter random consumable here] Day. RELATED: How to Set Up a Voice-Controlled Smart Home Read article Why the Echo-based incentives? It turns out more than half of the Echo’s 10 million (and counting) users don’t order products or services with Alexa....

Arnold Schwarzenegger, apparently, is not too busy to dole out some fitness motivation to regular guys. Schwarzenegger, who happens to be pretty active on social media, recently took some time out of his busy schedule to respond to a Reddit thread from a disheartened gym-goer. Reddit user “Gnashbrowns” attempted a series of lifts starting with squats and ending with deadlifts. Mr. Gnashbrown slapped 55 pounds onto his barbell and went to work....

Picture this: Crisp, early-morning air, the sound of a rushing stream, and (of course) a six-pack of one of the season’s finest brews. Sounds pretty damn perfect, right? You’re just missing one thing: A rod and reel. This summer, I made my first try at fly-fishing on the Provo River, a world-class destination for catching wild trout just outside of Park City, Utah. Because this was my very first fly-fishing rodeo, I was lucky to get set up with the ultra-experienced—and patient—crew from Stonybrook Fly Fishing by the Montage Deer Valley, a stunning mountain lodge situated a few minutes away from Park City’s Main Street....

Kumail Nanjiani, the star of the new movie Stuber, discusses a comedy podcast, a pair of purple kicks, a not-boring classic film, and his other recent obsessions. —As told to J.R. Sullivan Film A cinematographer suggested I watch The Conformist, about a Mussolini operative out to assassinate a professor. I’m not as well-versed in the visual elements of moviemaking as I am in the writing, and the film was an education....

It took just 20 minutes for my stomach to flip. Nearly done with my first cup of coffee and midway through introductions with Leo, Jeffery, and Jose, I grabbed the rails and prepared to vomit. My half-digested bowl of Honey Bunches of Oats would soon be fish food. Despite a double dose of Dramamine and a pinky promise to myself that I would hold it down, I was struggling with the back-and-forth lurching of the boat....

The intensity in Westeros is heating up, but the war against the dead is only getting colder—and closer in the next episode, “Death Is the Enemy.” With just two episodes left in the season, HBO’s fantasy epic Game of Thrones is setting up its end game following the events of “Eastwatch.” Although this episode was not nearly as action-packed as the dragon battle in “The Spoils of War,” there still was plenty of dragon action....

Tactical athletes need to make the most of their workouts and prepare for the unknown. Tactical training is about combining workouts to defend yourself, build self-reliance, and becoming an actual capable person walking down the street who can respond when faced with a threat—whether it’s a bad guy or a car jumping the curb—without hurting yourself. In the typical fitness world—whether it’s bodybuilding, powerlifting, running, swimming, even CrossFit—goals are very linear, very finite....

Ryan Reynolds and John Krasinski are about to become best “friends.” The Jack Ryan and Deadpool stars are potentially teaming up for Imaginary Friends, a new fantasy comedy at Paramount, according to a report from Deadline. Ryan Reynolds Is a Billionaire Vigilante in Michael Bay’s ‘6 Underground’ Trailer Read article The film will follow a man (Krasinski) who can see and speak with imaginary friends, one of which will be played by Reynolds....

In order to view the video, please allow Manage Cookies Have you ever tasted BBQ from an authentic Texas roadhouse? Mingled with the local artisans in Santa Fe? Chased the sunset to Joshua Tree on the ultimate touring machine? Surfed in Ventura County? Have you ever driven along Route 66 from Texas to Los Angeles? We think you should. So, we took some time to do the hard work for you....

The GG Conservation in South Africa is a lion sanctuary committed to sustaining the African lion gene pool and studying the species. More than 70 lions live in the safe and healthy environment on private land in Harrismith. Team members at Glen Garriff often interact with the lions and will oftentimes get up close and personal, so a lion checking out their vehicle isn’t out of the ordinary. What is out of the ordinary is a lion trying to take a bite out of the vehicle:...

When it comes to getting outside and exploring the world, adventuremobiles have been all the rage in recent years. And with #vanlife hype noise at full volume, the idea of having a capable, comfortable, and compact travel rig is as popular now as it’s ever been. Tesla Enters the Race to Electrify Adventure Rigs Read article Last weekend, the innovative minds at Mercedes-Benz unveiled an all-new addition to their wildly popular van segment: The Marco Polo....

Although it was only his first season with the team, New York City FC goalkeeper Sean Johnson made quite the impact in 2017. The former longtime Chicago Fire keeper was traded to the club in December, and then went on to have one of the best years of his career. Johnson started 32 games for the team, recording a career-best seven shutouts while finishing with 15 wins, his most since 2012....

First descents are not for the weak or meager. They can be unpredictable, frightening, awe-inspiring and beautiful–all at the same time. But no matter what happens during the journey, they are always memorable. Being the first human to standup paddle down a stretch of water is a special experience. In a world that is so connected and so developed, expeditions like this offer you a rare chance to be a true pioneer....

Using greens as a vehicle for the well-seasoned mushrooms in these wraps cuts carbs out of the equation. Instead of overdoing it on calories, enjoy these wraps guilt-free. Nutrition (per serving) Calories: 151; total fat: 6g; protein: 8g; carbohydrates: 28g; sugar: 8g Recipe and photo by Megan Ware, R.D.N., of Nutrition Awareness. For access to exclusive gear videos, celebrity interviews, and more, subscribe on YouTube! Makes 3 servings Prep time 10 min....

Don’t be fooled by the Santa Fe’s warm, sunny weather, and desert landscape. In winter, a 20-minute drive from town into the Sangre de Cristo Mountains will land you in a snowy alpine environment at 10,350 feet. It turns out that the art and culture capital of the American West is also a great place to ski. The best part? No one seems to know. We hit the slopes on a weekday with Benny Abruzzo, the President and General Manager of Ski Santa Fe....

Photo courtesy Facebook/Charity Rusch Marshall It’s official. Thirteen months after paddling a massive, homegrown, 919-lb. pumpkin (yes, pumpkin) 15.09 miles down Washington’s Cowlitz River, Charity Rusch Marshall received a note from Guinness recognizing her as the official Guinness World Record holder for paddling a pumpkin. The official designation arrived Nov. 9. Marshall, from nearby Castle Rock, Wash., set the record for longest paddle in a pumpkin on Oct. 9, 2016, when she navigated her Sasquatch-sized squash more than 15 miles down the Cowlitz River from Al Helenberg Memorial Boat Ramp in Castle Rock to the confluence of the Columbia River at Gearhart Gardens in Longview....

It’s common knowledge that stretching your muscles can have positive benefits, but when and how you stretch matters more than you think. Here’s a simple guide on what to focus on when stretching, as well as what to avoid. Do Stretch after workouts. Stretching muscles you’ve just trained encourages their growth. Hold stretches for 20 to 30 seconds. You’ll forces the muscles to relax. Stretch chronically tight areas often. Most people have very tight hamstrings, calves, and hip flexors, so spend more time on those areas....

The number of men going under the knife for procedures to make them look more manly, kick-start a major weight-loss transformation, and just become more confident overall has risen exponentially, according to new stats from the American Society of Plastic Surgeons. 20 Ways to Look Younger—Without Looking Like You’re Trying Read article In 2017 alone, more than 1.3 million cosmetic procedures were performed on men. “More and more men are coming to my office to have an open discussion about their insecurities,” Lorelei Grunwaldt, MD, a board-certified plastic surgeon in Pittsburgh said in a press release....

In an era where diet plans seem to be more complicated than ever, Ian Smith, M.D., wants to simplify nutrition with a simple technique: eating clean. A physical rehab specialist by training, the Chicago-based doctor and New York Times bestselling author of multiple health books has carved out a niche in public health. In his latest book, The Clean 20, Smith lays out a simple plan to help regular folks—rather than the extreme dieters among us—shed excess weight and live with a little more energy....

It’s time to set your eyes on fitness goals for the new year. Usually they’re enormous (run a marathon) or unspecific (get healthy), which helps explain why, so often, we fail to achieve them. In order to view the video, please allow Manage Cookies So we propose two totally attainable goals that will help you create a solid base for all your fitness endeavors for the entire year: run your fastest mile and max out your pullups....