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Whether trying to save the world, destroy it, or just chill out at the beach, today’s Hollywood stars are more ripped, sculpted, and fit than ever. In a world of bigger, stronger, leaner, and meaner, a muscular and chiseled physique is often a must for the heroes, heroines, and villains who strut, soar, and rumble across the big screen every year. Josh Brolin (Cable), Hugh Jackman (Wolverine), Chris Hemsworth (Thor), Jason Mamoa (Aquaman), Zac Efron (Brody), and, of course, Dwayne Johnson (any character he plays): These are just a few of the actors who have taken their physique to the next level to get ready for their muscle-required roles....

Even though Tom Cruise flew real fighter jets and helicopters in the upcoming Top Gun: Maverick, there was one jet the superstar actor couldn’t pilot: Pete ‘Maverick’ Mitchell’s F-18. Cruise has done many of his own stunts over the years—including ones in the Mission: Impossible series that’ve become legendary, like climbing the Burj Khalifa in Dubai—but getting in the cockpit of a real F-18 was too much. ‘Top Gun’: Behind-the-Scenes Facts About the Making of the Iconic Action Film...

How many times have you promised yourself that “this is the year you finally ~insert healthy New Year’s resolutions here~, only to flake on those goals by mid-month? It’s easy to say you’re going to make better-for-you choices; it’s a lot harder to actually follow through with them when life gets in the way. But New Year’s resolutions don’t have to be some life-altering, grand-standing declaration. Saying, for example, that you’re going to run five miles every day when you’ve run three a week until now is a surefire way to set yourself up for disappointment....

Not all canoe paddles are created equal, and not every canoeist wants the same performance from their paddle. Our team of editors and testers took five different paddles into the field and returned with in-depth video reviews explaining the pros and cons of each. Which one is right for you? Click the links below for video reviews Werner Bandit A lightweight carbon paddle from Werner. Aquabound Edge A packable breakdown paddle for travelers....

To fire up your metabolism and shift fat burning into high gear, you don’t need a ton of time. In fact, you can make it happen in as few as 10 minutes. Even better news: You can trigger this effect by strength training, running—even climbing stairs or pulling a sled. But, no matter which type of exercise you pick, the key is that you have to do it right (you must push to your max effort and get outside of your comfort zone)....

Ever since he scaled Yosemite’s Half Dome without a rope, fellow climbers and writers asked Alex Honnold when he was going to take on El Capitan. He would always dismiss the question politely, pretending like it had barely occurred to him. But in the back of his mind, the exact opposite was going on. Inside the Making of ‘Free Solo’, the Most Thrilling Climbing Movie Ever Made Read article “Going up El Cap was the obvious next move,” says Honnold over a green juice in New York City....

After missing all but 18 games of the 2016-17 season with a shoulder injury, Miami Heat star Justise Winslow is back to full strength. That is to say: Winslow is feeling stronger than ever. As he starts his third year in the NBA, the forward is ready to build on the potential he showed as a rookie in 2015-16. “It feels great to be back,” Winslow told Men’s Fitness. “I had to go through some trials and tribulations last year with the injuries, but everything happens for a reason....

NASCAR driver Jimmie Johnson has notched another impressive finish, but this time he wasn’t behind the wheel. As we reported in our profile on the racing legend, Johnson set a goal to train for and finish the Boston Marathon this year. On Monday, he swapped his No. 48 Chevy for a No. 4848 bib and finished the race with an official time of 3:09:07, beating the three-hour, ten-minute mark to qualify for next year’s marathon in his age group....

Newsflash: Eating more plants is good for you. Though this may not be mind-blowing information, a recent study published in the Journal of the American Heart Association provides new evidence on just how beneficial plant-forward diets can be. We all know that eating fruits and veggies is a good idea, but this study focused on how a plant-based diet affects mortality and heart health. The researchers also investigated how vegetarian diets can help reduce heart problems....

You just hit the gym and now you’re equal parts hungry and thirsty—which do you satisfy first? Well, Sarma Melngailis, owner of New York City juice joint One Luck Duck Juice & Takeaway and author of Raw Food/Real World, serves up a smoothie that is as filling as it is refreshing. Avocado delivers a hearty dose of hunger-fighting healthy fat while coconut water pumps this post-workout smoothie full of hydrating potassium....

Mushrooms are super-low in calories (1 cup sliced has about 20 calories), but are brimming with nutrients like folate, thiamin, vitamin B6, iron, and zinc. Mushrooms also contain an antioxidant called L-ergothioneine, which has been linked to kidney and liver protection. Both these organs help naturally detox your body. Nutrition (per serving) Calories: 158; total fat: 14g; saturated fat: 2g; protein: 4g; carbohydrates: 7g; sugar: 1g; fiber: 3g; cholesterol: 0mg; sodium: 168mg Recipe and photo by Caroline Chambers....

Matt Dana, a 27-year-old police officer and bodybuilding enthusiast who passed away in August, died from an overdose of the herbal supplement kratom, according to The Associated Press. An autopsy revealed that the herbal supplement, also known as mitragyna speciosa, was “the only substance in Dana’s system” at the time of his death, according to Franklin County Coroner Shawn Stuart. Kratom is made from the leaf of a Southeast Asian plant....

There are countless reasons travelers from across the globe fall in love with Taipei, the multifaceted capital city of Taiwan (officially the Republic of China). A gripping combination of Chinese culture, Japanese tradition, and even pops of Western influence, the sprawling metropolis has flourished since splitting from the mainland 70 years ago. In the decades since, Taipei has become one of the trendiest, most whimsical destinations in Asia, drawing well-heeled jet-setters, intrepid epicures, and outdoor enthusiasts hoping to discover its countless charms....

Interviews by Rebecca Parsons As kids, many of us can admit to dreaming of becoming a professional athlete. But when the reality of adulthood sank in, most of us turned to pining over those living out our dreams through social media and web stories. But does being a professional athlete truly mean traveling the world, competing and chasing waves for days on end? Or is there more to it? We caught up with five of the top athletes in the sport and asked them if being a pro is truly everything it’s chalked up to be and more importantly, how they make it work financially....

IT’S A SUNDAY IN ESTES PARK, COLORADO—not long after the sun has set over Twin Sisters Peaks across the canyon and nearby Rocky Mountain National Park—and I’m sitting some 100-200 feet up in the air on the side of a cliff waiting to eat a steak dinner. I’m not on solid ground either. I’m wearing a harness and hanging out on a Black Diamond portaledge, a portable cot, if you will, made of nylon and aluminum....

Speed and Precision Before Rob Dahm learned to fix engines, he was a kid on his dad’s knee, watching the old man tinker with pistons and crankshafts. “My dad was my biggest influence,” he says with a smile. “Especially when it comes to building custom cars—and my dad was obsessed with watches.” Courtesy image If Rob’s father was hoping to raise an auto engineer, he succeeded beyond any dad’s dreams. In recent years, Rob has vaulted himself into the pantheon of American grease-monkeys, with his popular YouTube channel and his now-legendary performance engines....

Trying to lose weight isn’t as simple as changing your diet and working out. Those are the biggest steps you need to take, but there are some other little things you’ll need to take into account. Your digestive system has taken a beating during your time of unhealthier living. So it could use a little bit of a detox to help your system lose weight. And with the Gaia Herbs Cleanse & Detox Herbal Tea, you will get your system up to snuff....

There’s nothing more dispiriting than that (sometimes inevitable) slow slide back into weight gain after working for months in the gym and kitchen to build a leaner and stronger body. However, keeping those calories down while adhering to HIIT can prevent those pounds from piling back on, says a new study published in the American Journal of Physiology. “One of the major problems when you restrict calories on a diet is that you lose muscle mass, and as a result your metabolism slows down to accommodate the restriction of food,” said study co-author Eric Plaisance, Ph....

Celebrities constantly find themselves shutting down gossip and ridiculous accusations, but Tom Cruise probably never expected he’d have to deny a rumor regarding his butt—more specifically, that he wears a fake one. The rumor mill began to turn when this tweet showing a screenshot of his rear end during a scene in 2008’s Valkyrie went viral: hello, please, i present the theory that for one single shot in Valkyrie (2008), at 5:12, tom cruise wears a fake butt....

The 2020 Olympic qualification process is well underway, with ‘CT surfers vying for top spots on the Jeep Leaderboard and the rest doing whatever the hell is required of them to secure the remaining spots. But more importantly than who makes the cut and gets to rep their respective countries, the big question remains: Will there even be swell during the 2020 Olympics? According to the Tokyo 2020 Olympics schedule, if the conditions allow, the competition can be completed in four days....