IN 2008, Robert Downey Jr.’s Tony Stark appeared onscreen with the Audi R8, a slick silver supercar that would be the German brand’s first. It pointed forward, with futuristic carbon-fiber sideblades and the first full-LED headlamps on a production car. Yet the R8 was somehow understated. It had no oversize wing and no hard angles—the car for a cooler Iron Man. Just over 10 years later, Tony Stark has (spoiler alert!...
You’d have to be of a certain age to remember a series of compilation CDs in the 1990s called “M.O.M. Music for our Mother Ocean” that benefited the Surfrider Foundation. (But, I guess at this point, you’d have to be a certain age to even remember CDs.) The comps were an important melding of surf and music, especially notable for the groundbreaking artists involved. The first one alone featured huge bands like Pearl Jam, the Beastie Boys, Soundgarden, and Blink-182....
As much as canoe journeys like our summer-long, 600-mile expedition in northern Quebec are defined by nomadism, we spend as much time (or more) stationary in camp. That reality makes gear like shelter, cooking gear and cutting tools just as important as canoes, paddles and packs in ensuring safety and enjoyment. Here are a few items that kept us comfortable in camp. Read Part 1 of Expedition Tested here. Seeming incompatible criteria must come together in an expedition tent: A good...
Anxiety squatted over our preparations like a brewing storm – that special mix of exhilaration and dread before a daunting run. The guidebook I looked at called it a “rampage” and labeled the upper Middle Fork “the biggest whitewater river in the state.” It warned, “Be prepared for the whitewater ride of your life.” Friends who had attempted the same run in similar conditions on a raft trip a few years earlier told us that it was “the hardest physical thing they had ever done,” and these were folks who had done a few things....
The market is flush with products and gimmicks claiming to “make you younger” or providing the “fountain of youth.” Hate to break it to you, fellas, but there is no fountain of youth. We’re all getting older. Some of us are just better at hiding and fighting it. If you want to maintain a healthy, youthful appearance, try the Complete Anti-aging Kit from Hims. The Complete Anti-aging Kit ($49) is a full-facial attack on fine lines, wrinkles, sagging skin that’s designed just for men....
The emergence of a New Year always happens more suddenly than I would like. Instead of being stocked up with energy and ready to ride into January with maximum velocity, I’m usually weary from the year prior. But the clock keeps tick-tocking, the magic markers keep marking and finally, the last page of the calendar flips and there is nothing more than a spot on your refrigerator that hasn’t seen the light of day since January 1, one year ago....
Geoff Ballotti is responsible for one of the largest hotel groups in the country, and is one of the hardest working men in America. Still, he hasn’t lost sight of his priorities. He understands the value of family, stress management, and health. We spoke with Ballotti to learn his secrets for winning at life. Men’s Fitness: When did you realize what you wanted to do with your life? Geoff Ballotti: I was a waiter at Hotel Le Meridien Boston, and had a setback on the job—a job I desperately needed....
Men’s Journal aims to feature only the best products and services. We update when possible, but deals expire and prices can change. If you buy something via one of our links, we may earn a commission. Small, sturdy, powerful, and (best of all) sweat proof, these tiny wireless workout headphones are changing our game in the gym. In addition to playing music, podcasts, and whatever, they have a built-in movement sensor that offers workout feedback....
In most states that have enforced stay-at-home orders to help slow the spread of COVID-19, bike shops are being considered essential businesses and are allowed to stay open. But it’s complicated. Yes, it is essential that those who rely on bikes to commute to jobs in healthcare or other positions deemed essential be able to keep their bikes working. But the same can not be said for those who rely on bikes purely for recreation....
The Vionic Men’s Tide Toe-Post Sandal was made to provide support and function to the wearer. There is a focus on intertwining science and style to craft the perfect sandal. It’s a good looking pair of footwear, plus there are four colors available—Black, brown, navy, or taupe. The Tide sandal is made with a plush full-grain leather and texture upper. The footbed is composed of EVA, while the outsole is a durable and grippy rubber....
Two and a half years, multiple climbing partners, and chossy rock didn’t stop the co-star in Dawn Wall from completing his historic climb. When Tom Frost and Royal Robbins — legendary climbers from Yosemite’s Golden Age — made the first ascent of the Northwest Face of Higher Cathedral Spire back in the early 1960s, they regarded it as difficult and committing as the Northwest Face of Half Dome. Aid climbed over two days, the duo placed nearly 200 pitons and six protection bolts....
Mike Tyson is taking full advantage of a recently enacted California law that legalizes the recreational use of marijuana. According to The Blast, the former heavyweight champ and two business partners (Robert Hickman and Jason Strommen), are going far beyond opening a simple dispensary. Instead, they’re setting up a 40-acre facility called Tyson Ranch about 60 miles southwest of Death Valley. Half of the parcel of land will be devoted to helping growers create new strains, and to researchers who want to dig deeper into the medicinal benefits of marijuana use....
July Was the Hottest Month Ever Recorded on Earth Read article But deforestation continues to hit the region hard. An article in National Geographic last year said, “Between 1990 and 2016, the world lost 502,000 square miles (1.3 million square kilometers) of forest, according to the World Bank—an area larger than South Africa.” July Was the Hottest Month Ever Recorded on Earth Read article July Was the Hottest Month Ever Recorded on Earth...
The 2017 Nobel Prize for Physics has been awarded to three American scientists for their roles in capturing actual gravitational waves. 100 years ago Albert Einstein believed the waves were real in his theory of relativity and in September of 2015 Rainer Weiss (a physics professor at Massachusetts Institute of Technology), Barry C. Barish and Kip S. Thorne (both employed by the California Institute of Technology) proved just that. The physicists made massive contributions to LIGO, the Laser Interferometer Gravitational-Wave Observatory, which is a “collaborative project with over one thousand researchers from more than 20 countries,” according the Nobel Prize website....
Chili is a fantastic recipe to cook now and save for later. Leftovers can be taken to work the next day and reheated easily in the microwave, then served with a side salad. You can also freeze it in single-serve or family-size containers for when you’re too busy to cook. Nutrition information (per serving, not including optional ingredients) Calories: 256; total fat: 8g; protein: 17G; carbs: 27g; sugar: 6g; fiber: 7g Recipe and photo by Dixya Bhattarai, R....
These delicious sweet potatoes are piled high with veggies, beans, salsa, and avocado. For about 300 calories each, these spuds make a filling lunch that will keep you full until your next meal. Nutrition (per serving, without optional meatless chorizo) Calories: 316; total fat: 11g; saturated fat: 2g; protein: 9g; carbohydrates: 50g; sugar: 10g; fiber: 14g; cholesterol: 0mg; sodium: 435mg Recipe and photo courtesy Kristina DeMuth, M.P.H., R.D., L.D. For access to exclusive gear videos, celebrity interviews, and more, subscribe on YouTube!...
There are bound to be times in a man’s life when he has to come crawling back — to a woman, to an employer, to his faith, maybe — with his tail between his legs, ready to admit that he’s done wrong and willing to do what it takes to reverse course, to make things right again, if they were ever right in the first place. In my case, at this particular moment, the thing I’m crawling back to is a distance....
The Atlantic Ocean has been in overdrive the past several weeks. And while it’s been delivering a nonstop swell train to the entire East Coast, it has also unfortunately been battering the Caribbean. Hurricane Maria leveled the island of Dominica and then Puerto Rico earlier this week, causing untold damage and suffering. Photo: Courtesy of Roosevelt Skerrit/Flickr Following Harvey saturating Texas and Irma charging through the Caribbean and Florida, Hurricane Maria is the latest in a string of storms that has brought untold suffering, taking a direct path across Dominica on Tuesday and then Puerto Rico on Wednesday....
Words by Rebecca Parsons SUP Kentucky is a SUP outfitter centered around one word: adventure. Owners, Aaron Koch and Heather Warman originally opened shop as a way to spend more time together. They acquired a few boards and began offering weekend lessons on their local waterways. Word spread like wildfire and they quickly realized they needed to make a full-time go at the business. Both quit their day jobs and took to the water....
There’s a theory that people prefer Fridays to Sundays. It’s counterintuitive, but the lighter Friday thought of the weekend ahead (even though a workday) creates more satisfaction than an actual day off, which carries the heavier weight of an impending Monday. Nonsense. We humbly disagree and wholeheartedly celebrate Sundays as a day to be alive. If you struggle to embrace the first day of the week, perhaps a certain product—one created by folks who understand a fine way to spend Sundays—could help....
