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There’s not a man among us who wouldn’t love to find a fleece zip-up under the tree come Christmas morning. And today only you can pick up this highly-rated Columbia Steens Mountain Fleece for half off its regular price. With seven cool colors to choose from, there’s sure to be one (or two!) to please every guy on your holiday shopping list. This warm, lightweight fleece jacket from Columbia is perfect as a base layer in the winter, or as a throw-over top layer on chilly nights and mornings year-round....

Historically, the world’s most popular vodkas have hailed from legacy distilling destinations such as Russia, Poland, and Sweden. These countries have gifted the world with beloved brands including Smirnoff, Belvedere, and Absolut, respectively. In more recent years, USA-made vodkas have skyrocketed in popularity, with labels like Tito’s, Hangar 1, and Crop Organic quickly gobbling up valuable market shares. But recently, a surprising newcomer has emerged on the international playing field that’s poised to shake things up within the vodka category: Japan....

7’10” X 28.5” X 4.4” (109.3 LITERS) $1,500 www.AllwaterSUP.com Allwater is the boutique custom SUP brand created by FCS Fins co-founder Tyler Callaway. A lifelong surfer, Callaway has been integral to the development of the surf and standup paddle industries. When injuries sidelined his surf career he took up SUP, which allowed him to ride waves without aggravating his injuries. His passion for innovation led him quickly to designing boards. The first thing you notice when looking at an Allwater board is the V3-Concave, a triple channel with a spine running down the middle of the board....

There’s never a better time to start listening to a new podcast than when you set out on a road trip. Whether you’re stuck in traffic or just trying to knock out a few extra miles, there are tons that hit every category and topic, from history to true crime and tech and comedy. Here, four of the best podcasts for road trips that’ll make your solo trek fly by—or, at least, it’ll feel that way....

If you buy only one Japanese whisky this year, make it the limited edition Yamazaki Mizunara Cask 2017 Edition. While we’ve never had a bad bottle of Japanese whisky, it’s these annual releases of limited editions that tend to win the most awards. The craftsmanship is still top notch, but the supply of ingredients is stunted by the rarity of the cask wood. Mizunara oak gained Suntory’s interest in the 1940s, but the experiments didn’t really ramp up until after World War II when wood became difficult to import and they were essentially forced to master what was already on hand....

The Cannondale Waves crew take their name seriously. Spending their days bike surfing round looking for the best spots, the boys found themselves in Portugal at Chiba Bike Farm. With the cameras out to capture the madness, finding the perfect wave was the goal. Specialized Introduces New Lightweight Electric Mountain Bike: Turbo Levo SL Read article The Waves crew are coming in hot for another year with Cannondale. Expect to see more exciting projects aboard their Habits and new machines on the horizon....

Photos and Interview by Rebecca Parsons When it comes to training for a SUP race, there’s more to it than just paddling everyday. It’s important to incorporate warm-ups and cool-downs, add in some strength training and mix up your workouts so that you’re covering all your bases. Fitness guru Carter Graves believes setting goals is a crucial way to stay motivated. She sets her sights on a big race and creates weekly goals to stay on track along the way....

Your grandparents never thought twice about eating foods with saturated fat. They drank milk with cream on the top, ate whole eggs for breakfast, and enjoyed steak for dinner—all while leading normal, healthy lives. Yet today, despite all the warnings we’re told to follow regarding saturated fat and its deleterious effects on the heart, cardiovascular disease is more prevalent than ever. We corralled some of our most trusted nutritionists and asked them to dispel the most common myths about saturated fat....

When thinking about the perfect diet, people usually try to hit a single “ideal” number of calories or macro count. The ideal diet usually involves a laser-like focus on optimizing your intake of fruits and veggies, proteins, carbs, and healthy fats so you’re feeding your body the best to stay healthy and strong. But what you eat can also affect your mental health, depending upon your age, says recent research published in Nutritional Neuroscience....

While a lazy beach vacation sounds great, the need to feed that fitness itch is real. While we love an active getaway with some downtime in the mix, mapping out the adventure can sometimes become more work than it’s worth. To help take the hassle out of the trip-planning process, we’ve rounded up some of the best summer fitness retreats that do all the work for you. Not only do they offer things like yoga, boot camp workouts, spa treatments and some downtime, they also bring together a group of like-minded individuals you may have never met otherwise....

If there’s one thing just about everyone dreads when trying to lose weight, it’s stepping on the bathroom scale to see your progress. A flurry of questions immediately pop into your head: What if you stayed the same, or, worse, gained weight? Does it mean you’re doing something wrong? Did you just step on the scale during the wrong time of the day? That’s why Dan Ariely, a Duke University behavioral scientist and TED Talk favorite, has developed the cure for the common bathroom scale: a new weight-loss system called Shapa....

Ever tried to run with one of your less experienced friends and found that the slower-than-your-usual pace kinda felt like a waste of exercise time? (Bonding time notwithstanding, of course.) That’s not at all unusual—and may actually be normal, says Janet Hamilton, exercise physiologist, and founder and head coach of Running Strong in Atlanta. “If you have a marathoner who can run a five-minute-mile pace and you send him out on a nine-minute-mile training run, it won’t stimulate any physiological changes that will make him a better runner,” she says....

The coronavirus pandemic has shocked the globe and closed us off not just from each other, but also from our modern sanctuaries: the gym. It’s where the problems of the day are checked at the door and self-improvement takes center stage. So how do we maintain our motivation when that haven is closed? Luckily there are amazing trainers out there like Don Saladino, owner of Drive495, taking to social media to inspire the sheltered masses to take advantage of what they can do at home (a yoga flow, a bodyweight workout, etc....

Hawaii’s Waimea Bay is best known for its giant waves during winter months, but in recent days the fabled Oahu surf spot has gained notoriety as a gathering place for sharks. Shark warning signs were posted for the fourth consecutive day Tuesday along the Waimea Bay shoreline as lifeguards urged visitors to stay out of the water. The sharks feeding at Waimea Bay are believed to be sandbar sharks. Photo: Courtesy of Jeff Kubina/Wikimedia Commons Multiple sightings of large sharks — mostly sandbar sharks, according to reports – had been logged daily since late last week, as close as 10 feet from shore....

Wherever you want to go, Coozie will help you get there. Photo: Courtesy of Holly Mandarich/Unsplash On Tuesday, the outdoor experience company Coozie Outdoors announced the launch of their brand new premium outdoor gear rental platform. The new service offers outdoor enthusiasts an affordable way to get top-of-the-line gear for their outdoor pursuits. Starting at just 15 percent of the retail price, adventurers and casual travelers alike can experience the Great Outdoors with the best possible gear without breaking the bank....

The holidays are a thing of the past now, but that doesn’t mean you can’t still get gifts for yourself. Especially when an amazing outlet like Huckberry has a sale going right now that makes the Proof Stretch Flannel all the more affordable for you to add to the wardrobe. Flannel shirts are one of the more popular pieces of fashion for guys these days. There are tons of design options and they are made to be durable....

This story originally appeared on Herewith. Words and photos by Jemma Scott. Kind heart, warm soul, and an irrevocable groove. Anais Pierquet is an absolute killer on the longboard; her sure-footed finesse and easy rhythm on the water is not one to be missed as she dances along the waves of Batu Balong beach. Photo: Jemma Scott Based in the creative hub of Canggu Bali, Anna has committed herself to a life of leisure and endless adventures through her brand Blank Pages, and general love of life....

The bartenders at Flagstaff House in Boulder reinvented the Manhattan, using a top notch scotch and burnt orange. “This is a great cocktail for both scotch drinkers and Manhattan lovers,” says Elizabeth Wade, Wine & Beverage Director at the Flagstaff House. Here’s how to make it at home. In order to view the video, please allow Manage Cookies Recipe and photo courtesy of Flagstaff House in Boulder For access to exclusive gear videos, celebrity interviews, and more, subscribe on YouTube!...

National Geographic explorer and photographer Ronan Donovan has seen some incredible things in his career. He’s traveled the world, documenting wild chimpanzees in Uganda’s Kibale National Park, exploring Volcanoes National Park in Rwanda, and living in Yellowstone National Park to photograph the day-to-day lives of gray wolves for a year. The MJ5: Russell Wilson on His Favorite Gear, Travel Destination, and the Advice He’ll Never Forget Read article Most recently, Donovan spent time in the high Arctic in Canada on Ellesmere Island to study a pack of white wolves for the Nat Geo WILD special, Kingdom of the White Wolf....

After all the muscle-building workouts, the hype character photos, and getting “beat to shit” (his words) on set, we finally have our first look at Josh Brolin in action as Cable in Deadpool 2. But before we’re introduced to the time-hopping mutant character in the third Deadpool 2 trailer, we’re treated to a little bit of fun at the expense of Justice League and the CGI-removed mustache fiasco that plagued its producers....