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This article was produced in partnership with 10 Barrel Brewing Co. There aren’t too many things better than hanging out with good friends in search of epic powder: Spending all day in the backcountry, jamming around on sleds, stacking clips, having a few laughs and simply enjoying the serenity of the mountains … followed by a celebratory “cheers” to cap off the day, of course. This is the ethos behind 10 Barrel’s latest film “Pray for Snow: The Movie....

Consider the lobster. Or, we should say, reconsider: Because lobster’s more than just a tasty feast—it’s a megasource of muscle-building protein. You’ll find 28g of lean protein in 1 cup of cooked lobster meat. Lobster’s also a decent source of heart-healthy omega-3 fatty acids, and provides a dose of vitamin B12, copper, zinc, and selenium. Nabbing the perfect ruby-red crustacean is easier said than done, though. Use these tips from Barton Seaver, director of Harvard’s Sustainable Seafood and Health Initiative....

There’s more to muscle maintenance than regular strength sessions and bumping up to the next weight when things feel too easy at the bench. Communication between your brain and muscles also comes into play—and that process is the focus of muscle activation technique training. Here’s how it works: When a muscle is too weak to stabilize a joint, the brain tells other muscles around that joint to tighten up to keep that joint safe....

A lot of guys are gonna have plenty of time to enjoy movies and TV shows for the foreseeable future. You can certainly use the time to dive into some new stuff. But in a time of crisis, why not go for some comfort food? And for guys all around the world, what’s a better example of cinematic comfort food than Goodfellas? With every new home media format, Goodfellas can always be found in the early stages....

These days, fitness wearables and watches are bursting with features: continuous heart-rate tracking, sleep tracking, voice recognition, and even stamina monitoring. It feels like every tracker and smartwatch is competing to see how many features they can pack into a single device. Timex’s new Ironman GPS watch has a different approach, though: Instead of being a jack-of-all-trades, the Ironman GPS is designed to do one thing—track your workouts using GPS—and do that thing very well....

Work was particularly rough, and you’re at the gym to blow off steam. Building up a sweat relieves stress, after all. But the workout is tougher than usual. What gives? Here’s What to Know If You Work Out At Night Read article The more fried your brain is, the harder exercise feels, suggests a study in Psychology of Sport and Exercise. Participants completed an intense mental test, then worked out and reported their perceived physical exertion....

If you’ve ever logged serious time as a runner—whether for general cardiovascular health or for marathon training—you’ve probably ended up enduring a period of time during which you were wracked by lower-back pain. It may have even been serious enough to cut short your running sessions, or at least persuade you to take some time off. Fortunately, there’s a simple solution to combat running-related back pain and get back on the road, according to a new study from Ohio State University: build up your core muscles....

The subtitle of the third John Wick movie is Parabellum, which translates to “prepare for war” from Latin. That translation is appropriate for what the excommunicated assassin will likely be going through given where the last movie left off, but it could also apply to how the franchise’s star Keanu Reeves trains for the role. Beginning with the first John Wick movie Reeves has taken his physical and tactical preparation deathly serious....

Your furry, squirrel-stalking, peanut butter-huffing hound is your best friend. But he might also be riddled with a new type of virus that can cause a flu pandemic, according to new research published in the American Society for Microbiology. Dog flu is the next big health concern. Remember when swine flu and bird flu made their rounds? Researchers believe influenza viruses from pigs can jump into dogs, intermingling with their own canine viruses and infectious diseases to create a new virus that can infect and spread among humans....

Here’s the thing about meditation: We all want the benefits—it can ease symptoms of depression, promote better sleep, and lessen chronic pain—but settling down to mindfully meditate can take a gargantuan amount of effort for something that’s supposed to be so simple. But new research from Michigan Technological University might be the push you need to get zen: Just one introductory meditation session can zap anxiety and stress. What I Learned from Meditating Every Day for Two Years...

Photos and Text by Nick Gottlieb This article originally appeared on Gottlieb’s website, wwww.campingbykayak.com, a resource to help you plan and execute your own self-support kayaking trips on North America’s wild rivers. Many people approach their food plan for self-support kayak trips the same way they’d approach a backpacking trip — keep things simple and light. There’s a time and a place for that kind of food menu, but on most trips, kayakers can afford a bit of luxury....

Following their fantastic work together in Thor: Ragnarok, Chris Hemsworth and Tessa Thompson have reunited again for Men in Black 4. Hemsworth shared the first look at the new Men in Black film on his social media accounts, posting a photo from the set and a video featuring both Hemsworth and Thompson. The Top 25 Most Intense Hollywood Bulk-ups of All Time Read article Thompson was cast in the film in March to star alongside Hemsworth, who showed off his comedic chops in Ghostbusters and Ragnarok....

Old Town’s newest pedal drive, the Topwater PDL comes in at $2K and is loaded with the essentials Over 120 years ago, the first Old Town Canoe was built, marking the beginning of one of the industry’s most well-known canoe crafters. The Maine manufacturer is staying as relevant as ever to this day, evolving its recreational craft designs for all users, in this case, answering the ever-increasing demands of kayak anglers looking for features and performance packed into nimble kayaking platforms....

We sat down with 23-year-old soccer star Ronald Matarrita—who’s a defender for the Costa Rica national football team and also plays for New York City FC in Major League Soccer—ahead of the biggest event in footie. Team: New York City FC Position: Left Back Country: Costa Rica Age: 23 Height: 5’9″ Weight: 154 lbs In order to view the video, please allow Manage Cookies What do you eat before training? Pasta....

Australia is home to some of the best standup paddlers in the world. The country has already won five ISA SUP and Paddleboard World Championships and is only getting stronger. But there’s a good reason for all that success, the country is a giant island and is home to countless beaches and opportunities for paddling. While Australia is notorious for its hairy surf, not all spots are going to break your board....

Dogs, undeniably, are amazing. And most dog owners (and the scientific community) would agree that owning a pup makes our lives richer, happier, and longer. After all, a majority of pet owners consider their beloved companions members of their own families. So, it’s no surprise that picking the perfect moniker for a dog is serious business. From funny and cute to spunky and sassy, Rover (the site that makes it easy to find a dog walker or sitter for when you can’t be with your four-legged best friend) did a survey of dog owners in the United States and found the most popular new names....

For decades, baseball players got a bye in the diet department compared with pro sports counterparts. After all, Babe Ruth lived on a steady intake of hot dogs and beer. These days, there’s an emphasis on healthy eating to keep the club energized into the post-season. So how do they supplement their steady stream of sunflower seeds in the dugout? The Game of Eating Smart sheds some light. Author Julie Loria and chef-to-the-pros Allen Campbell reveal that in the clubhouse, juice bars and smoothie stations are commonplace, and antioxidant-packed nuts and low-sugar juice blends have replaced rest-stop junk food for away games....

There’s nothing quite as uncomfortable as sleeping on a mattress that’s too warm when you want it to be cool, and too cold when you want it to feel nice and toasty. No need to keep searching for cold comforters or heated blankets—just invest in a new mattress. Specifically, invest in a mattress that’s always the perfect temperature for your best sleep. Namely, you need The Pod. The Pod learns the perfect temperature you need to get your best night’s sleep, and adjusts every night....

If you always wanted to see what a photo shoot for the cover of Men’s Journal looked like, but didn’t feel like sitting around for hours and hours on end, you’re officially in luck: we give you this time lapse video of our shoot with Chris Hemsworth, star of the upcoming Thor: Ragnorok. He’s on the cover of our November issue, which is on stands now. For access to exclusive gear videos, celebrity interviews, and more, subscribe on YouTube!...

Tommie Copper Hitz International IF stunt team from Chemistry on Vimeo. Ramon Rodriguez studied Krav Maga for years before signing on to portray Bakuto in Netflix’s The Defenders Universe, but playing a ninja leader required taking his martial arts practices from hobby to habit. “This was unlike anything that I have ever done before,” says Rodriguez, who has starred in Transformers and Battle Los Angeles. “I have done physical roles but this meant diving into a whole new set of skills....