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Intel: popticals.com; $189. CHECK OUT THOSE PEEPERS!These are unique enough to warrant a standalone review. To be honest, I was not a big sunglass-wearer until I tried these. Now I wear them a lot. The combination of compact size (fits in the palm of your hand), superior lens quality, and general comfort made me a convert. Since I tried them, I’ve taken them on hikes, dozens of paddling outings, and use them for everything from driving to an afternoon bike ride....

There is never a bad time to get some new bedding accessories. Even the most outgoing people in the world are going to spend a good chunk of their life in bed. So why not try to make the bed look as good and feel as good as it can possibly be? When it comes to making the look of the room by accessorizing the bed, there has to be more than one set of sheets and blankets....

It’s only natural to assume the warmest jackets should resemble a sleeping bag that cloak your body in pillowy insulation. But we’re here to tell you you don’t need a shin-length parka to stay warm this winter. Seriously: You don’t need to rush out and buy the biggest, bulkiest jacket you can find as soon as the mercury dips. Puffer jackets are your cold-weather savior this season. 15 of the Best Winter Sneakers for 2020...

Words by Rebecca Parsons Alaska is a standup paddler’s paradise. Albeit not in the usual sense. White sand beaches and turquoise waters may be the stuff of postcards, but the Last Frontier offers endless miles of empty water set against breathtaking backdrops. In Alaska, you have the opportunity to paddle amongst glaciers, icebergs, fjords, waterfalls and rainforests in the company of sea lions, seals, sea otters, humpback whales, orcas, bears and even moose....

The National Memorial for Peace and Justice, which opens April 26, in Montgomery, AL, is being lauded as one of the most powerful tributes to victims of white supremacy. The lynching memorial serves as a pungent, grim, and evocative reminder of the atrocities we as a nation haven’t properly addressed. Rather than disassociate with American history, The National Memorial for Peace and Justice, as The New York Times says, “demands a reckoning with one of the nation’s least recognized atrocities: the lynching of thousands of black people in a decades-long campaign of racist terror....

Hot yoga is a superheated fitness trend that hasn’t lost its steam. The practice involves yoga in rooms where the temperature’s been upped to a sweltering 100-plus degrees. It’s earned converts owing to the pliability muscles have at warmer temperatures and the overall challenge of the practice. It may also find a fan base among those with high blood pressure. The Beginner’s Guide to Yoga for Men Read article Researchers at Texas State University found that three hourlong sessions of hot yoga a week for three months was enough to lower the systolic blood pressure of pre- and hypertensive people by 5mmHg (from 126 to 121) while also reducing stress levels....

Dinner, check. Movie, check. Gift exchange, check. But, why not put a hold on all the traditional Valentine’s Day stuff, and put a little sweat in together first. This high-intensity workout designed by Jacqueline Kasen, a ReebokOne ambassador, celebrity trainer, and HUMANFITPROJECT athlete, is perfect for the fit couple who never skips a workout—even on the most romantic day of the year. Instructions Perform every exercise AMRAP (as many reps as possible for 30 seconds max effort with one minute rest....

Each year about 300,000 people visit Victoria Falls, located between the countries of Zambia and Zimbabwe. But few experience the waterfall like 28-year-old professional Cliff Diver Jonathan Paredes, of Mexico City, did one December afternoon, when he hurled himself from a 100-foot bluff into the waters below. More than a mile wide and 354 feet high at points, the waterfall, the world’s largest, spans the Zimbabwe River and is generally too dangerous for even the most experienced divers....

Judgement Day is here. The new Terminator: Dark Fate trailer has been released, coming out on the anniversary day in the Terminator Universe that SkyNet became sentient and started a war. But this time around, the machines are going to have to battle against some familiar enemies. Arnold Schwarzenegger and Linda Hamilton are both back in their iconic roles for the film, which will pick up as a sequel to Terminator 2: Judgement Day....

The Vans U.S. Open of Surfing and the Vans Park Series are in the thick of it right now in Huntington Beach, California. And something that never fails to be an obstacle for the surfers is the large pylons of the Huntington Beach Pier. It is typical to find surfers aiming to “shoot the pier” in hopes of connecting a wave from the south side of the pier to the north side of the pier....

The average adult vocabulary is about 20,000 words. Despite all the possible options, I opted with “Yeeeeoooowwww!” – It’s the best summation of how I felt at the bottom of Ski Dreams Couloir, a line on the east side of Matterhorn Peak in the Eastern Sierra. Dropping off the ridgeline, the backcountry ski run is just over 1,000 feet long at just less than 40 degrees, with a small choke near the middle....

Reason No.1,284,587 why it pays for an aspiring athlete to be ambidextrous: Baseball players who bat lefty but throw righty have a leg up on their strictly southpaw competition. In fact, baseball players who throw righty but bat left-handed are more likely to not only make the major leagues, but also be one of the top hitters in Major League Baseball, according to a new study published in the New England Journal of Medicine....

Caffeine may have a hidden power: It seems to slow weight gain, a study in the Journal of Functional Foods suggests. A bunch of lab rats ate a fat-dense diet for a month, and a group of them got the equivalent of four cups of joe a day, consuming caffeine extracted from mate tea. They gained 16 percent less weight and 22 percent less body fat than caffeine abstainers. The 10 Best Ways to Get Better Sleep...

Cupping may be an ancient muscle recovery method, but it seemed to explode onto the national consciousness around the 2016 Rio de Janiero Olympics, when swimmers started showing up to the pool looking weirdly…bruised. Those alien purple dots scattered on the backs of Michael Phelps—and, more recently, Washington Nationals player Bryce Harper—are intriguing and, to some, impressive. This is called cupping. Bryce Harper bringing it to another level. Photo courtesy of @Bharper3407 pic....

As people continue to search for creative ways to cope with social distancing due to novel coronavirus, millions are staying connected with virtual happy hours, family gatherings, and business meetings. While technology is playing a key role in keeping our society connected, it’s also helping us stay in shape. With gyms closed and outdoor activities limited, online fitness and health programs offer valuable motivation during these stressful times. Unfortunately, most fitness programs require a subscription to join––a significant barrier for those struggling financially....

While trudging back after a climb, with 70-mph winds lashing at his clothes and face, seasoned alpine climber Clint Helander knows that he just has to reach basecamp. Once there he’ll lift up the tarp that marks his home, slide down a wormhole, and settle into a quiet world of blue. Inside the cave, he’ll be safe – for several days or more – until the storm passes. It took 33-year-old Helander just one night of experience to learn this trick, especially since that harrowing night he feared his tent would be torn to shreds....

Who doesn’t love cashmere? It’s one of the most comfortable materials out there one can wear. It’s just so soft and inviting. But cashmere can be a little bit expensive. Everlane is a clothing brand with the goal to make clothing in a way that doesn’t add to the beating the environment is taking. Not only that, but Everlane clothing is affordable—far more affordable than other cashmere sweaters. How does Everlane keep things environmentally conscious, affordable, and still fashionable?...

Training to drive in Formula E isn’t quite like any other sport. Most athletes are working toward being as savagely big and muscular as possible. But for drivers on the Formula E circuit, the key to being ready on race day is being as light and lean as humanly possible. They want their impact on their car to be negligible to ensure maximum speed. In order to view the video, please allow Manage Cookies...

All day long your spine is working to keep you upright. When you’re sitting in a chair, your spine is engaged, keeping your torso from slumping over, and holding up your 10-pound head. It works extra hard when we pick up heavy objects, whether it’s a loaded barbell or a week’s worth of groceries. So give your spine some love. The next time you’re lifting, in between sets, do a dead hang from a pullup bar....

On Wednesday evening, an anonymous collector dialed in to a spacious room inside Rockefeller Center in New York City and instructed the person on the other end of the line to spend nearly half a billion dollars for a 25.8-inch by 17.9-inch oil painting of Jesus Christ. MORE: 12 Products to Transform Your Bedroom Why? Because that piece of artwork, called “Salvator Mundi,” is credited to Leonardo da Vinci. It was discovered in 2005 and underwent heavy restoration, according to the New York Times....