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Every fit guys knows the dread of walking into a barbecue or dinner party and only seeing a ton of carb-packed side dishes on the menu. Solve that problem by bringing this easy, grilled asparagus along with you—not only will you save your six-pack, you’ll look like the most thoughtful guest at the party. Nutrition (per serving) Calories: 110; total fat: 7g; saturated fat: 1g; protein: 4g; carbohydrates: 8g; sugar: 4g; fiber: 4g; cholesterol: 0mg; sodium: 40mg Recipe and photo by Amy Gorin, M....

Celebrated “Twin Peaks” director David Lynch once said, “Even a bad cup of coffee is better than no coffee at all.” No truer words have been spoken for those who have the habit, especially many of us who rely on liquid jumper cables before we hike, bike or even think about starting our day. After all, the best part of waking up is coffee. The idiosyncrasies of crafting the perfect cup of outdoor joe have evolved side-by-side with the skills of the most skilled baristas, while at the same time, car camping has made it easy to mirror your method of home brew....

Standup paddling could be described as many things. Our sport is humbling and rewarding, inspiring and thrilling, challenging and relaxing. But for all the things that our sport is, the one thing it’s not is cheap. Top equipment can set paddlers back several thousand dollars and once you add on travel and race costs, the sport can be tough on the wallet. However, there are plenty of different ways to save money and still be able to enjoy this incredible sport....

If you completed phase I of our 6-month multi-stage cycling training program—designed to prep cyclists for the Nedbank Tour de Tuli, a four-day, ~200-mile mountain bike excursion through Botswana, Zimbabwe, and South Africa—get ready for phase II. 7 Excellent, Budget-minded Mountain Bikes You Can Buy Online Read article “This 4-week cycle should get you feeling tired, yet able to get each session done,” says program designer Ryan Hodierne, a sports scientist and biomechanist with the Sports Science Centre at Singapore Sports Institute, and member of the High Performance Advisory Committee to the South African Sports Confederation and Olympic Committee....

Actor Joel Kinnaman knows his way around an action scene. From his work in movies and TV shows like Suicide Squad, RoboCop, the Swedish smash Easy Money, Hanna, and the Netflix series Altered Carbon, Kinnaman has learned to handle himself in a fight. COVER STORY: Reborn on the Bayou: Joel Kinnaman’s Long, Strange Trip to Hollywood Glory Read article In fact, it was on the sci-fi Netflix series where Kinnaman discovered his new workout obsession: Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu....

Snorkeler Ervin McCarty, tasked with retrieving a speared grouper from a hole, was bitten in the abdomen by a nurse shark and it wouldn’t let go. McCarty was diving with a group off Marathon city in the Florida Keys before Hurricane Irma earlier this month when he was asked by the captain to help get a grouper that a spearfishermen had shot out of a hole, something he’s good at. “Soon as I get down, the shark comes out of another hole and bites me,” McCarty told Newsflare....

We love Outdoor Voices. Not just the gear—the whole attitude. The sports apparel and athleisure brand speaks to us. It’s built on sport, activity, and teamwork. OV makes gear that’s made to wear while moving, while doing—while living. Movement and action is behind every garment Outdoor Voices makes and because of that, we love this stuff. If you’ve never tried Outdoor Voices, start here. The Solar Short ($55) is one of our favorite gym and workout shorts....

Single malts are traditionally the domain of Scottish distillers, but with a unique climate, a diversity of oak, and tons of malted barley, the U.S. is innovating aggressively. One of the category leaders is Westland Distillery from Washington State, whose master distiller Matt Hofmann has dedicated considerable time to creating the perfect Northwestern whiskey. Hofmann distills in Washington state and sources malted barley from the Pacific Northwest. For the last few years he’s also been experimenting with quirky species of oak for barrels, which has led to what might be their best whiskey of all: Westland Garryana....

Each of these cookies are only 88 calories, and made from rice flour, buckwheat flour, and chia seeds. They’re each filled with ½ tsp of peanut butter, and are sure to satisfy your sweet tooth. Recipe and photo by Joana Oliveira of My Gut Feeling. For access to exclusive gear videos, celebrity interviews, and more, subscribe on YouTube! Makes 24 servings Prep time 10 min. Cook time 20 min. Ingredients...

Looking for a brighter, lower-calorie potato salad? Try this creamy, bright variation of a classic American picnic salad. How to Make Perfect Potato Salad for Summer Read article Don’t bypass the capers, which add a bright burst; if you’re using capers packed in salt, rinse them first. It’s important to assemble this dish when the potatoes are warm and can absorb the dressing, but the final dish improves after marinating while chilled....

Lighten up potato salad by decreasing the amount of potatoes, and bulking it up with beets and lentils. The lentils are an excellent source of iron, fiber, folate, thiamin, and vitamin B6 needed for a healthy heart and a healthy body, while beets pack essential nitrates that help improve blood flow. (If you’re not a huge fan of regular beets, look for golden beets in the produce aisle—they’re sweeter and less earthy-tasting....

Another smoothie to strengthen your defenses against infections all year round, the Midas Touch, from The Fresh Energy Cookbook, gets a big dose of vitamins A and C thanks to winter squash. For access to exclusive gear videos, celebrity interviews, and more, subscribe on YouTube! Makes 1 servings Prep time 3 min. Ingredients 1 cup raw cubed acorn or butternut squash 2 cups carrot juice ½ ripe avocado Dash of nutmeg Stevia, to taste...

My dad has learned a lot in a lifetime of skiing, but if there’s one pearl of alpine wisdom he’s particularly fond of repeating: “Layer up.” On a recent ski trip to Vail, he must have asked me about my layers 20 times before our first day on the mountain (to be fair, we arrived in the middle of a blizzard). Having layers that you can throw on to ward off cold and snow, or peel off when you get hot, is essential for any extended visit to the mountains....

There are generally two schools of thought when it comes to whether or not you should grab a morning meal. Some people argue that eating breakfast is a waste of time. Others think breakfast is an important way to start the day, or even the single most vital meal of all. People who stay away from breakfast claim they aren’t hungry or it doesn’t matter, while those who chow down after the sun rises say it keeps them from eating too much during the day and helps keep the weight down....

The best way to get your home fall ready (besides lighting a ton of pumpkin-scented candles) is by upgrading your sheets. Out with the old, stale summer vibe and in with the plush, soft sheets for fall. You can begin the makeover with fresh, new premium quality iEnjoy sheet sets. They’re on sale right now at a season-inspiring $27.99 to $30.99, nearly 70 percent off their retail cost. Citizen Goods New sheets always help you feel invigorated, but these iEnjoy sheets are more than just slapping some new fabric on your bed....

When shopping for new clothes these days, you should pick up stuff that can be worn past the winter. There’s not much longer to go this season, so spending any specifically wintery gear is not the best way to spend your money. And the Hooded Tech Sweatshirt from Backcountry is a hoodie that fits that description. No matter the season, there are plenty of folks that like to go out running....

In the 54 years that it’s been in production, the Rolex Submariner has transformed from a straightforward diver’s tool watch to a rugged, refined timepiece that guys who can’t swim wear with tuxedos. A new one will set you back by at least $7,500. But the one Steve McQueen wore during the 1960s and ’70s, which the auction house Phillips plans to sell on October 25, has an estimate of between $300,000 and $600,000....

Here at Men’s Fitness, we’re always looking to share new ways to lose weight and achieve greater overall health. This latest find won’t torch fat like a heart-pumping HIIT workout, but it will help you ditch a few extra calories over time. All you need to do is get off your ass—literally—while at work. That’s right, but exactly how many more calories do you burn when you stand instead of sit down, and can this help you lose weight?...

Honeymoons usually carry just two prerequisites: beautiful scenery and privacy. Stargazing for two. Photo: Wei Pan/Unsplash For most of us, the honeymoon is one of the few opportunities where it’s socially acceptable to take a one- to two-week vacation from work, life and responsibilities and enjoy the sole company of your new spouse. You’ll want to take full advantage and make every moment spectacular. If your dream honeymoon features fewer resorts and tourist traps and more opportunities to relax and engage with the natural world and your loved one, we’ve rounded up a few locations so good, you’ll never want to leave....

As he proved with his incredible stunts in Mission: Impossible—Fallout, Tom Cruise just might be the youngest 56-year-old in Hollywood. Cruise has been hard at work on his next film Top Gun: Maverick and the latest look at the actor on set shows that he’s still continuing to defy aging, just like Rambo 5 and Creed 2 star Sylvester Stallone. ‘Top Gun 2’: Everything You Need to Know About ‘Top Gun: Maverick’...