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It’s the perfect hiking companion—and not just because it won’t chatter incessantly from the trailhead to summit and back again. It’s an essential addition to your backpack because it stuffs into its own pocket, for easy, quick storage and retrieval. How’s that for a hiking buddy? If you’re a standard-sized guy, you’re in luck. The biggest savings on the Columbia Glennaker Lake Packable Rain Jacket belong to the most common sizes and most popular colors and styles....

As we celebrate the beginning of 2019, we wanted to wish all of our readers and fans a very Happy New Year! With a fresh year in front of us, it’s always a good idea to set goals and dream big. For standup paddling, perhaps that means entering your first race, riding your first waves or even traveling to paddle in far away land. Of course, smaller goals are important too....

To reduce post-workout soreness, try fish oil supplements. They contain two omega-3 fatty acids that seem to ease the ache, suggests research from Hosei University in Tokyo. Participants took 600mg eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and 260mg docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) capsules—available at health food stores— every day for eight weeks. Then they did biceps curls. 13 Guaranteed Ways to Make Running Fun Again Read article The fish oil group reported less stiffness and better range of motion over placebo-takers....

For many people, working from home sounds like a dream—no boss breathing down your neck, no noisy coworkers blabbering or chewing loudly, no commute hijacking your free time, no one telling you to put on pants. A lot of people are making the switch, too: The freelance economy is growing exponentially, and more companies are allowing full-time employees to work from home part-time. Some 25% of employees did some or all of their work from home in 2015, according to data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics....

Created by 1930s strongman Ed Zercher, the Zercher squat positions the barbell in the crook of the elbows instead of across the front delts or upper back. Doing so takes pressure off the spine and lower back and recruits the biceps and core as you squat. An unpadded bar can feel like a damn katana sword slicing into your arms, so Zercher squat virgins (unlike this guy) should pad the bar with a towel until any discomfort fades....

This Is Us is a tearjerker, almost entirely because Milo Ventimiglia’s hair just looks that damn good. (A roster of great actors helps, too.) We put Ventimiglia front and center on our November cover, a bit cleaned up by comparison to his small-screen persona—but no less rakish. In order to view the video, please allow Manage Cookies Wondering how you can replicate his long locks for yourself? We got some pointers from Justin Virgil Gramelspacher, master barber at Blind Barber in New York City....

If you’re the kind of guy who wears button downs as often as other guys wear t-shirts, you’ll know how difficult it can be to find the right combination of style and value. You’ll also likely have to replace them a lot more often than everyone else. And with many quality clothiers opening the floor for dress shirts and button downs around the $80 mark, that can get pretty pricey, pretty fast....

Michael Strahan is a very busy man. As co-host of ABC’s Good Morning America and GMA3: Strahan, Sara, & Keke (not to mention his several other regular TV gigs and off-screen projects), his schedule is stacked with meetings, tapings, photo shoots, and a whole lot more. But as our writer learned during our cover shoot, the October Men’s Journal cover star handles it all with grace, humor, and a natural gift for storytelling....

Over the offseason, Los Angeles Lakers forward Kyle Kuzma took a trip across the world, spending part of his summer traveling around China. Kuzma went to support the NBA’s international programs as he made stops in Weinan and Beijing in China, and New Taipei City in Taiwan. Imperial Palaces, Microbrews, and Dumplings: The 4-day Weekend in Beijing Read article Kuzma was in China to travel as part of a group of NBA players and legends like Harrison Barnes and David Robinson to help support the growth of basketball in China....

One of the best parts about having kids is getting to share with them the outdoor activities you’ve always enjoyed — just look at someone like pro surfer Josh Kerr with his daughter Sierra Kerr. Getting your kids into surfing or skateboarding is part of the fun of being a parent. Just ask Championship Tour surfer and number 9 surfer in the world Filipe Toledo. The 22-year-old Brazilian recently got his 10-month-old daughter Mahina on some waves for the first time, and he couldn’t have been happier....

These bars are an easy grab-and-go breakfast which contain 12g of carbs per serving. They also provide 10g of protein and 4.5g fat to help keep you full and satisfied during a busy morning. Nutrition (for 2 bars) Calories: 120; total fat: 4.5g; saturated fat: 2g; protein: 10g; carbohydrates: 12g; sugar: 3g; fiber: 1g; cholesterol: 12mg; sodium: 120mg Recipe and photo by Jamila René Lepore, M.S., R.D.N., C.P.T. of No Nonsense Nutritionist....

Even though the Formula 1 season is on summer break, it isn’t stopping the Red Bull Racing team from getting out on the road. This summer, the Red Bull F1 car will be crossing the country on a road trip from San Francisco to Miami. The Coolest New Cars We’ve Driven in 2018—So Far Read article The first leg of the trip took the Red Bull team through some iconic American locations, including the Golden Gate Bridge, Monument Valley, and the Las Vegas Strip....

If you go standup paddling in the ocean on a regular basis, chances are you have come across a fair share of marine wildlife. From pelicans gliding effortlessly above the ocean surface, to schools of bait fish giving off a brilliant shimmer beneath your feet, or a pod of dolphins frolicking in the waves, seeing wildlife up-close in their natural habitat is one of our favorite reasons to go standup paddling....

I met a hunter recently, an interesting guy for sure, though I don’t know what to make of his eating habits. That’s because this particular hunter enjoys nothing more than catching a squirrel, slashing it open at the belly, and feasting on its innards. His name is 49. Forty-nine is a male hawk with a three-foot wingspan. His trainer, master falconer Chris Davis, calls him by the last two digits of the ID tag around the bird’s left leg....

In the world of fish, it’s salmon, tuna, and tilapia that top the list while sardines get short shrift. That’s a mistake. The 32 Healthiest Foods You Can Eat Read article “They are pretty much perfect,” says Lauren Antonucci, a New York City nutritionist. Sardines contain 20 grams of protein per three-ounce serving, and are one of the best sources of calcium and vitamin D, both of which are essential for bone and muscle health....

Running gets a bad rap for obliterating your knees. To be fair, research has proven (on more than one occasion) that pounding the pavement can actually help reduce knee inflammation and osteoarthritis, as long as you use simple form tweaks like leaning forward and taking shorter strides. But even if you’re a professional runner with impeccable form, you might not be able to prevent the damage from all that impact, according to new research published in the Journal of Athletic Training....

It’s easy for your body temperature to turn up when you’re working hard, which can keep you from performing at your peak. Keep yourself from getting overheated with the MISSION DuoMax Cooling Towel. It’s a dual-sided towel with next-level HydroActive Cooling Technology. The drying side is made of a soft terry fabric that quickly absorbs moisture when you need it most; flip it over when you need a hit of freshness....

In some of the fittest cities in America, keeping up with the Joneses is about who has the most tri bikes and marathon medals. In order to view the video, please allow Manage Cookies A survey from the American College of Sports Medicine reveals how big cities across the U.S. rank in terms of fitness. After evaluating 33 health categories—such as access to gyms and doctors, rate of chronic diseases and smoking, and availability of bike and running paths—Arlington, Virginia, leads the pack....

Tired of the usual lineup of streaming services? You’re in luck: Apple’s getting into the game this year. The tech giant is launching its Apple TV Plus streaming service on November 1, the company announced at an event in September. The new service will cost $4.99 per month and you can start with a seven-day free trial. At the September event, Apple also announced details about the new Apple Watch series 5 and the new iPhone....

Review by Susan Elliott If you’re looking for an iconic Western river trip, you likely have at least one stretch of the John Wesley Powell route on your list. Probably several. In the recently published Falcon guidebook, Paddling the John Wesley Powell Route, Mike Bezemek presents the entire Powell route and then some, from Wyoming’s Upper Green River and lakes to below the Lower Colorado river and reservoirs. Geologic wonders to political controversies, extreme weather to lazy sand beaches, glassy pools to tumultuous rapids, Bezemek takes us through them all....