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COVID-19 has the world in a panic. Grocery-store shelves are emptying, countries are on lockdown and we’re all doing our best to stem this quickly-spreading pathogen. Some of us are looking to head to the ocean for a little respite, and with good reason. But is surfing safe in these times, especially in Southern California, which has recently experienced its fair share of rain? Most surfers in Southern California—especially those located in San Diego County—are accustomed to hearing warnings about avoiding the ocean for 72 hours after heavy rains to avoid contracting a cocktail of diseases from polluted runoff....

In a recent release by Jackson Kayak, the Tennessee-based manufacturer showcases a wide variety of fishing locations across the world to fish. A fun look into a day in the life… From the famed Devils River to Spain and Costa Rica. Have a look and enjoy the quality adventurous visuals! The article was originally published on Kayak Fish For access to exclusive gear videos, celebrity interviews, and more, subscribe on YouTube!...

On Tuesday, surfing legend Kelly Slater announced plans to build the world’s largest artificial wave in the Coachella Valley in California, the AP reports. Utilizing the Kelly Slater Wave Co. tech, the reported new facility is expected to break ground sometime in early 2021, with an anticipated opening date for the following year. New 5-Acre Wave Pool Proposed for West Side of Oahu Read article “We’re excited to make another KSWaveCo design and I’m personally excited to create a new wave that will be a stand alone design that nowhere else in the world has,” Slater said in a statement....

Fans of the NFL‘s Rams know there hasn’t been much reason to smile when it comes to the team’s performance these past 15 years. However, that all changed (if just for a day) with the appearance of Kevin Hart and Scott Eastwood at the team’s training camp at UC Irvine. Not only did the two Hollywood celebs, and former Men’s Fitness cover models, show up for some face time with the players, they actually participated in a few of the day’s drills....

As one of the most accomplished freeride mountain bikers in the world, Darren Berrecloth is always looking for new places to ride. For his most recent project, North of Nightfall, from Red Bull Media House, Berrecloth found a place that no other human being had ever ridden before: Axel Heiberg Island in the Canadian Arctic. Top 10 Mountain Biking Trails in America Read article “It’s all about experiencing new things in life, and traveling is one of the easiest and best ways to get out of your comfort zone,” Berrecloth told Men’s Journal....

Neil Young just unleashed ALL of his music to anyone with access to a decent Internet connection through his expansive new online archive. The Neil Young Archives (which house some unreleased material too) feature all the tracks in high quality streams, and is set up like a filing cabinet though which listeners can thumb through all of Young’s music chronologically. Hollywood Success Story: Music Manager Jeremy Geffen Read article Every record he’s made (really, all of them) are available for streaming, including his latest, The Visitor....

You may be surprised to learn that the most decadent component in a stack of pancakes actually has health benefits. Maple syrup—the thing your parents told you to “go easy on”—has become an essential ingredient for some high-performing athletes. Fly to Run: 3 Destination Races Every Runner Should Know Read article In order to view the video, please allow Manage Cookies The syrup is, yes, mostly sugar. And that’s exactly what the sporty set is banking on....

In order to view the video, please allow Manage Cookies But first, the basics: – Age: 28 – Hometown: Highland Park, Illinois – Funniest female comics: Sarah Silverman Joan Rivers Gilda Radner Ali Wong Jean Carroll Between the Golden Globe and the Emmy, it’s been a big year for you. How are you going to celebrate? With some time off and a lot of Netflix. In The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, you play a budding stand-up comedian....

In the Last Word, Ralph Macchio, The Karate Kid himself, now starring in a new season of YouTube’s Cobra Kai, on the secret to a three-decade marriage, the upside of regret, and the enduring wisdom of Mr. Miyagi. (As told to Larry Kanter) How William Zabka Actually Kicked Ralph Macchio in the Face (on Accident) During ‘The Karate Kid’ Read article What’s the best advice you ever received? Early on, my dad told me that the only bad choice is no choice....

Imagine rowing 90 minutes on and 90 minutes off for twelve days straight in freezing temperatures through wet, bone-chilling winds and (up to) 20 foot waves — all while clipped in by harness to an open-air 29-foot boat with no sails or motor to assist. This ultra endurance expedition, named The Polar Row, captured 11 World Records, including the first man-powered vessel to reach the polar ice-cap, which sit’s at the earth’s northern most latitude....

The History Channel is touting a documentary airing July 9 that claims new evidence has been discovered that helps solve the mysterious 1937 disappearance of Amelia Earhart, navigator Fred Noonan and their plane. Most notably is the unearthing of a photo from the National Archives. The photo was shot in the Marshall Islands, and it includes a man and a woman who have a striking resemblance to Earhart and Noonan....

Every few weeks, a new study about e-cigarettes seems to surface. As far as public opinion is concerned, e-cigarette studies usually fall into one of two categories. One rough body of research suggests that vaping—sucking on an electronic cigarette or vaporizer—is a mostly safe way to help people quit smoking tobacco and save millions of lives. Another body of research warns that e-cigarettes are filled with hazardous chemicals that could be just as bad as lighting up a cig....

You don’t need to be a pro to use a weight vest in your workouts. If anything, it’s a remarkably accessible training tool, because it safely adds a bit of weight to your standard exercises. Right now, it’s even more accessible, because Walmart has slashed the price of one of the most popular weighted vests by almost $70. The Gold’s Gym 20-pound Adjustable Weighted Vest normally costs $96. But right now, you can get this top-rated workout accessory—it’s rated 4 out of 5 stars—for under $30....

In case you hadn’t noticed, vibrating technology is taking off in the fitness world. (No, we’re not talking about that kind of vibrating tech.) We’re talking about the fancy—and, yes, expensive—new foam rollers and wearable devices that are (literally) shaking up the industry of muscle recovery. But given the price tag (many cost at least $100), plenty of gym rats wonder: Do vibrating recovery tools really get the job done? If new research is any indication, the answer might just be yes....

You know Crystal Reed from her appearances on MTV’s Teen Wolf and from movies like Skyline, Crush, and Crazy, Stupid, Love. Now we’re excited to see her returning to the screen—this time on one of the most popular shows on TV right now: Gotham. The Detroit native will be playing Carmine Falcone’s daughter, Sofia, whom Reed teased as a morally complicated love interest for the show’s hero, Jim Gordon (Ben McKenzie)....

The first Fast & Furious 9 trailer has arrived ahead of Super Bowl Sunday, giving fans a look at Vin Diesel, Michelle Rodriguez, Tyrese Gibson, and the rest of the Furious crew in the final chapters of the Fast Saga. But you’ll have to wait a little longer to see it: Fast 9 has been delayed for a year to 2021 after the coronoavirus outbreak. 37 Ways the ‘Fast and the Furious’ Cast Builds Muscle and Trains...

Scandinavian guys are onto something. A 25-year study from the University of Eastern Finland found that sweating in a sauna slashes high blood pressure risks. Of 1,621 men, those who got in a sauna two or three times a week were 24 percent less prone to hypertension versus those who went once. Should You Recover with an Ice Bath or a Sauna? Science Isn’t Too Sure Read article “Relaxing your body and mind after a stressful workday may be the important contributor,” says study author Jari Laukkanen....

Kimi Werner didn’t have a conventional childhood. During her formative years, her family was tight on money and her father fished as a means of putting food on the table. Werner would accompany him on dives and float on the surface as he dove to the depths, bringing back her favorite meals. He brought her along, he jokes, because he couldn’t afford a babysitter. While her father gave her an introduction to hunting, it was her mom that drilled into her the importance of respecting resources and to never take more than you need....

Fall is synonymous with bonfires. There’s nothing quite like the warmth of a campfire on a crisp fall night in the woods, or the crackle of embers that bring the perfect end to a fall day in the backyard. Not everyone has the time for building an epic backyard fire pit, and that’s OK. There are plenty of options out there that are affordable and can double as pits for campfires due to their portability....

The mood at the opening ceremony for the second stop of the 2019 Freeride World Tour in Golden, B.C. is rather chipper. Riders like Tanner Hall and Markus Eder mingle with the young aspiring freeriders, while the Mayor of Golden, Rob Oszuzt (who also is a paramedic in town) chats up the snow safety team from Kicking Horse Mountain Resort (the venue for the actual competition). Chief Alfred Joseph from the Akisqnuk Community takes to the stage of the small auditorium to make an opening statement, giving his blessing for the Ktunaxa land that the event will be on....