We’re heading into prime sunglasses season. Here are three pairs of shades that will make you the envy of the beach or whatever scene at which you need to see (as in cutting down the sun’s rays) and be seen (as in “dang, you look good”). Maui Jim Tail Slide with Rose Lenses Maui Jim has been making outstanding shades for nearly 40 years. We love their Tail Slide frames, which evoke Wayfarers but have a sportier edge....
By Rebecca Parsons Bikinis have evolved a lot since they were first invented seventy-two years ago. Styles have come and gone, but a rising trend as of late is the cheeky bikini bottom. People seem to either love them, hate them or care less either way. With so much controversy centered around a seemingly small piece of fabric, we decided it was time to address it. So we posed the question to some of the top female athletes in the sport: cheeky-cut bikini bottoms, yay or nay?...
This year marks the first evolution of fat burners since the virtual wipe out of DMAA from the industry, and one trend is clear: demand is strong for stimulant-based fat burners that do more than give you the jitters. We saw the return of the reigning champ Alpha Lean-7, as well as some familiar faces from Hi Tech Pharmaceuticals. Newcomers include The Muscle Sculptor by Vital Alchemy, featuring a combination of fat burning technology and a natural anabolic which sets to redefine the category, as well as the return of the improved Hell Fire by Innovative Labs after a brief hiatus from the market....
Speed, agility, and vertical leap are all important for wide receivers in football—but without good hands, you’ll be stuck on the sidelines. It takes some fantastic body control and sometimes a little bit of luck to make catches on the football field, whether it be one-handed, through the legs, on the helmet, or behind the back. Before the best catches of the millennium, here’s a look at some recent ones from the 2017 season that could end up making the cut....
It was late September in Fernie, BC. As we pedaled uphill, Dylan and I traded stories of summer travel and current work projects. Not small talk, but not terribly personal either. It was fall in British Columbia, the leaves were quickly changing and the morning air was crisp. Questions fell fast as both of us are naturally curious and full of coffee. I offhandedly asked Dylan what he liked most about biking and he laughed, then audibly paused, and after a moment said “the weightlessness....
Ice climbing is exactly what you think it is—similar to rock climbing, only rather than working up a wall of rock, you’re scaling a slab of ice. Sound like something best left to Game of Thrones characters? You don’t need to be a rock climbing aficionado (or a White Walker) to take up the sport. You don’t even need any rock climbing experience before you give it a go. You can easily hop on the trend with the right gear, trail, and guide....
It was 1864 when President Lincoln signed a bill that set aside the world’s first parcel of land for the express purpose of preservation and public use. The Yosemite Grant not only set a precedent for the world’s first national park at Yellowstone eight years later, but also paved the way for the National Park Service. In order to view the video, please allow Manage Cookies Anyone who’s ever set foot in Yosemite could tell you there’s a clear reason this was the place “America’s best idea” began....
As we charge into marathon season, let’s take a look back at the year’s craziest race-day moments. There were awe-inspiring triumphs, bizarre mishaps, and questionable controversies. Here are the top five: Marathoner’s junk steals the show at Slovakian finish line Distance runners are susceptible to a range of unfortunate afflictions: uncontrollable bodily functions, the occasional bloody nipple, chafing. Some are even known to lose feeling in their legs (they are trucking your ass across 26....
Your housemates will thank you. Made in the USA, this scientifically-tested formula is made of essential oils and other natural compounds. There are no harsh chemicals, aerosol, parabens, phthalates, or formaldehyde. So it’s safe for the whole family. And you get up to 200 uses in one 4-ounce bottle. That’s a pretty sweet-smelling deal. Poo-Pourri comes in a bunch of cleverly-named scents, so there’s one for every taste: Royal Flush Deja Poo Party Pooper Trap A Crap Ship Happens … and more are available....
Go long or go home. That’s the unofficial motto of the Volvik World Long Drive Championship, power golf’s greatest spectacle. Played under the lights at WinStar World Casino & Resort in Thackerville, OK, this year’s championship takes place on September 5 and 6, and will be broadcast live on Golf Channel. The first day of the championships features 16 long-drivers in the Open Division, beginning at 9 p.m. ET. Then, on Wednesday, the quarterfinals, semis, and finals of the Open Division, and the semis and finals of the Women’s Division, commence at 9 p....
It’s that time of year again when elite athletes let it all hang out for ESPN The Magazine‘s annual Body Issue. The ninth edition of the famous roundup of tastefully posed nude athletes doesn’t hit ESPN.com until July 5, but The Worldwide Leader has already released a behind-the-scenes video and the issue’s star-studded roster. The Body Issue is meant to show that “athletic” isn’t limited to one body type, and that every athlete has a story....
Planning the ultimate summer adventure that’ll get your adrenaline going often requires a good amount of research and tons of time you don’t really have. But this year, Airbnb just made booking your trip a little less of a hassle. If you log into your app starting today, you’re going to notice a brand-new section called Airbnb Adventures that lets you book everything from an overnight cliff camping trip in Colorado to a three-day paranormal tour in Nevada, to name a few....
For most people who take one the demands of running a 100-mile ultramarathon, the challenge begins long before race day. Months (sometimes years) of endurance runs, nutrition tweaks, gear tests, and training prepare them for the big day. But for pro adventure skier Brody Leven, the whole ordeal started pretty much when the gun went off. Leven registered for the Tahoe Rim Trail 100 six days before the race’s July 14th start....
Following a dangerous spate of wildfires in the area, parts of Yosemite National Park will reopen for visitors on Tuesday, August 14. On the Front Lines of America’s War on Fire Read article Yosemite Valley is one of the areas that will be open again to visitors after being closed since July 25 due to the effects of the Ferguson Fire, according to the National Park Service. Visitors will be able to get into the Yosemite Valley area from the El Portal Road (Highway 140), the Big Oak Flat Road (Highway 120), or the Tioga Road (Highway 120)....
It’s that time of year again: The Super Bowl is over and that means all focus is on the NFL Draft in the football world. All the top college prospects in the country have gathered in Indianapolis to show off their raw skills to scouts and coaches at the 2020 NFL Combine, all in the hopes of making it to the pro level. The 13 Fastest, Strongest, Most Athletic NFL Combine Performances of All Time...
Twenty-six-year-old climber Matt Westlake spent much of his life in and out of a wheelchair. He has Klippel–Trénaunay syndrome which is a super rare disease where the veins grow uncontrollably like cracks through a shattered window. Then the blood pools, which causes poor circulation, blood clots and lymphedema, along with a many health issues. Matt Westlake relaxing after a successful climb. Photo: Courtesy of Tyler Shelson Most of Westlake’s trouble is in his left leg, which is almost double the size of his right because of all the lymphatic fluid....
Whether you’re a powerlifter, a marathoner, or just a regular athletic dude, you need to make sure you’re getting the right essential vitamins and minerals. If you want to perform at your peak, these are the ones you’ll need. CALCIUM Why you need it: Best known for bolstering bone strength and thickness, calcium also plays a role in normal muscle contraction, nerve transmission, and a regular heartbeat. How much you need: 1,000 milligrams daily, and no more than 2,500....
A little morning java can feel just as essential to a productive day as an hour at the gym. But that cup of Joe might not always be working to your advantage. A 2011 study published in the Journal of Applied Social Psychology suggests that contrary to caffeine-junkie beliefs, coffee can actually deflate your confidence and focus in high-pressure situations. But that doesn’t mean you should abandon Starbucks just yet. As a slew of new studies show, coffee can be a very helpful stimulant when used the right way, and may actually do more for your performance outside of the office....
A year ago, Apple scrapped the headphone jack from its iPhones, signaling the future is going to be free of wires. This summer, it put the final nail in the coffin when it killed its entire line of iPods—including the Shuffle, a postage stamp sized player that was beloved by runners, cyclists, and gym rats. For runners, in particular those who use a Garmin (or competitive, sport-specific watch) to track their pace and mileage, that last move hurt....
The era of megafires is here. In 2018, some 10 million acres went up in flames, owing, in no small part, to irregular season conditions and rising temperatures. This documentary, Wildland, part of PBS’s Independent Lens series, captures the trials one firefighting team must endure in this new reality. On the Front Lines of America’s War on Fire Read article We first meet the crew during training in Oregon. Among them: two Bible-school dropouts, a former meth addict, and a middle-aged father with a checkered past....
