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Sean Poynter practicing what he preaches. Photo: Greg Panas SUP Surfing Tips With Pro Coach Sean Poynter: Common Misconceptions of Stance Continued from Part 1 of this series, SUP Surfing Tips: Reading Conditions. Recently I’ve noticed a common error among people paddle surfing in the lineup: their stance. Stance in the lineup is one of the main points we teach at our SUP ‘n’ Surf Retreats. Why? -Stance improves stability -It speeds up the wave catching process -It increases your odds getting through whitewater It’s a big misconception that you get more balance in the surf when your feet are in direct parallel stance (ski stance), and that it is the appropriate stance....

The next time you’re selecting equipment for a lifting session, here’s a simple thing you can do to improve your pull movements, such as deadlifts, barbell rows, and cleans: Go smaller. A lot of gyms offer at least two sizes of weightlifting bars: one with a larger grip intended for men, and a smaller-grip one made for women. The thicker the bar, the more surface area your hand has to cover, making it harder to hold on to....

From Ben Affleck’s bulky portrayal to Adam West’s slightly kitschy take, many actors have played Batman—but not in the same way. Below, where each guy falls on the spectrum from killer to campy, and from soft to ripped. Clockwise from top left: Clay Ends / DC Comics; Warner Bros / Everett Collection; Sunset Boulevard / Corbis via Getty Images; Warner Bros. / Courtesy of Everett Collection; Silverscreen Collection / Getty Images / Hulton Archives; Warner Bros....

You can rattle off your deadlift PR and max pullups, but how good is your grip strength? It’s an overlooked aspect of fitness that’s gaining attention. For starters, it can help you lift more and do more pullups; often, small muscles in the hands and fingers give out on holding the weight or pullup bar before the major muscles that drive the movements. It’ll improve sports like rock climbing, golf, and tennis....

“Sorry I’m late, I had to fight a snowstorm,” says journeyman actor Jonathan Goldsmith, in that familiar gravel, from his home in Vermont. Not a bad excuse. The fact is, every word that comes out of Goldsmith’s mouth sounds like a scripted sentence from The Most Interesting Man In The World ads he made so iconic. Since his character’s fictional retirement to Mars, Goldsmith has continued to do what he has always done—being an absolute legend....

One of the most important parts of any great camping trip, hike or outdoor workout is staying hydrated. Unfortunately, plastic bottles aren’t good for the environment, and reusable bottles can get bulky and heavy. Plus, what happens if you run out of water? That’s where LifeStraw comes in. LifeStraw can take water from a stream, creek or lake and make it safe for ingestion. Not only will it clear the water of 99....

Weight-lifters are often told to visualize or imagine their muscles working as they lift to help make them activate fully and grow bigger and stronger, but new research from the University of Manchester in the U.K. has found that you can also use a similar technique to help boost your performance in whatever weekend warrior activity you’re into. The psychological theory they tested is called Perceptual Control Theory, which states that, for either pros or amateurs, learning how to picture a positive outcome in performance is more effective than actually teaching them what to physically do....

Armie Hammer had quite a memorable experience taking an adventure with Bear Grylls on the latest episode of Running Wild. After taking model and actress Cara Delevingne to the Sardinia Mountains for her episode, Grylls brought Hammer back to Sardinia for a different type of expedition. Bear Grylls on His Favorite Book, Living Off-the-Grid, and the Jacket He Won’t Leave Home Without Read article Grylls and Hammer climbed cliffs, went cave scuba diving, and stayed out in the wilderness overnight, but Hammer’s most memorable moment had to do with a goat....

The phrase “ski bum” gets thrown around a lot. I remember explaining to my parents that I was going to Hood on the Spring Pass for a month, that I was going to sleep in my car and work on the internet and ski every day. I was so proud of myself, so excited. But they were aghast: “You’re just going to be a ski bum!?” They were disappointed, shocked that I was squandering my future....

It’s the dream scenario for many who have skied Little Cottonwood Canyon: get up the canyon before the road closes, sit tight while the avalanche professionals do their job, then enjoy the Greatest Snow on Earth virtually crowd-free while the masses wait for the road to open. Locals call it “country club skiing,” and it’s a thing of legend at Alta and Snowbird. That’s not exactly how things worked out last week....

To call John Cena larger than life would be an understatement. Master Your Domain With John Cena and the May 2018 Issue of Men’s Journal Read article The wrestler and burgeoning Hollywood talent stands at 6’1″ and weighs in at 250 pounds, lots of it muscle earned while he was outworking every other guy on the WWE roster. And because he has such a great sense of humor, it seemed like a natural fit to poke a little fun at his size during his cover shoot for the May issue of Men’s Journal....

Chuck and Robyn Tapert of Monrovia, a suburb of Los Angeles, were walking their dogs Friday morning when a trail of blood in the street was detected by the dogs. The Taperts, originally suspecting the deer had been attacked by a mountain lion, reviewed footage of their home surveillance camera and were shocked to discover that a bow hunter across the street shot the deer. “I couldn’t believe it,” Chuck Tapert told CBS Los Angeles....

Photos and text by Mike Lynch What’s the best pack canoe for you? Which nimble craft fits your budget, needs and style of paddling? Before drilling down, perhaps it’s worth backing up to examine why Adirondack explorers developed the pack canoe—a small, lightweight solo craft that can be used with either single- or double-bladed paddles—more than 125 years ago in the first place. The New England Great North Woods geography is a good start, with a scattergun-like array of remote lakes and rivers stretching from New York to the tip of Maine....

If your diet leaves you hungry all afternoon, try shifting things around. Eating most of your carbs at dinner might increase your satiety throughout the day—not to mention reduce your risk for obesity, heart disease, and diabetes. In a recent study, published in the journal Obesity, Israeli researchers put 78 overweight police officers on one of two weight-loss diets—the first ate carbs throughout the day while the second saved them for dinner....

When he was a kid, Michael Cammarata, who is now the CEO of Neptune Wellness Solutions and the co-founder and former CEO of Schmidt’s Naturals, enjoyed playing video games. It was the Sci-Fi strategy game StarCraft that paved the pathway to his success, and the reason Cammarata made his first million dollars at the young age of 13. “My neighbor introduced me to StarCraft, a strategy-based video game when I was only 11 years old,” he says, adding that the game inspired him to learn how to “program and build” things, including his first computer....

You probably already know you should be limiting how much sugar you eat. Too much of the sweet stuff can increase your risk of developing cardiovascular disease, make getting diabetes more likely, and even help cancer thrive, studies have shown. But when it comes to your body, not all sugars are created equal. Different kinds of sugar can affect physiological processes differently, and even influence how quickly your brain can function and deal with information, according to new research published in the journal Physiology & Behavior....

On Monday, the senate approved David Bernhardt by a vote of 53-43 for the number-two position in the Department of the Interior. As deputy secretary of the interior, the Coloradan hailing from Rifle will look over the DOI and take the helm in Secretary Ryan Zinke’s absence. 5 Things You Should Know About Deputy Secretary of the Interior Nominee David Be… Read article Despite working for the department before, he’s proven to be a controversial pick....

Sylvester Stallone may have finished his final round as Rocky Balboa. The actor appeared in Creed II as the iconic character, and a new video on Stallone’s Instagram page has us asking the question if he’ll play Rocky again in the future. ‘Creed 2’: Everything You Need to Know About the Sequel Read article In the video, Stallone gives a speech on the set while filming Creed II, mentioning that the movie was “probably” his “last rodeo” and that Michael B....

One of the most popular hikes in Zion National Park is The Narrows of Zion Canyon. It can also be one of the most deadly due to the possibility of flash floods. When the potential for flash flooding occurs, the National Weather Service issues a flash flood warning and the park closes The Narrows until further notice. Such was the case last Saturday. Unfortunately, several hikers were already wading up the Virgin River, which slices through The Narrows....

Game of Thrones is over, but the awards keep coming. For the final season of the HBO series, GoT took home some major wins at the 2019 Primetime Emmy Awards, setting multiple records and milestones along the way. How ‘Game of Thrones’ Ended: Where the Main Characters Finished the Series Read article Since premiering in 2011, Game of Thrones has been nominated for 161 Primetime Emmy Awards, the most for a scripted series in history....