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A once-uninhabited chain of islands in northern Indonesia is now home to a sustainable lodge, which is setting a new standard for barefoot luxury. In order to view the video, please allow Manage Cookies Indonesia’s Anambas Archipelago lies roughly 150 nautical miles northeast of an island called Batam, in the middle of a sea named North Natuna, with the Malaysian mainland to the west and Borneo to the east. This is to say: It’s remote—really remote....

Pooch, gut, beer belly, love handles—whatever you want to call it, that cushy area between your pecs and your lower half tends to be the most stubborn when it comes to weight loss. The secret to losing fat is actually no secret at all. What it comes down to is this: clean, balanced eating; consistent workouts; and regular, restorative sleep. It sounds simple—and it is—but with today’s bustling lifestyle it gets harder and harder to shed unwanted pounds....

Spending time with family often means engaging in some of the most timeless traditions. For our family (and many others, I’m sure) cooking tops the list. If you’re searching for healthier ways to pull together some leftover holiday ingredients, look no further. There’s something so festive about spiced apples baking in the oven. Add savory pecans and an almond-based paleo flour, a touch of sweet maple syrup, cinnamon apple sauce and heart-healthy rolled oats to the mix, and you have this tasty vegan, gluten-free treat....

A new study shows plating up fish for your kids could turn them into a serious braniac. The results, published in Scientific Reports, found that children who ate more fish tended to sleep better, which lead to higher scores on IQ tests. The researchers gave questionnaires to parents of 514 Chinese boys and girls between ages 9 and 12. The parents recorded the kids’ sleep patterns and noted instances like how much they would wake during the night, according to the New York Times....

Pearl Johnson, age 9, and Dierdre Wolownick, at age 66, are the youngest and the oldest women, respectively, to climb the Big Stone. The two recently spent a fall day climbing together in Yosemite. I joined them this Halloween, on the second anniversary of Wolownick’s ascent of El Capitan, and six weeks after Pearl Johnson’s ascent of the same formation, when the two extraordinary women collaborated to ascend ropes partway up El Cap....

If there’s one thing we’re always on the lookout for, it’s a good healthy substitute for mac ‘n cheese—and this deliciously healthy recipe absolutely fits the bill. If this can keep a pro wrestler full, then we’re pretty sure it’ll keep you full too. From Austin Aries, pro wrestler and author of the forthcoming book Food Fight. For access to exclusive gear videos, celebrity interviews, and more, subscribe on YouTube!...

Chicken’s versatility makes it the perfect vehicle for spice and garnish—it’s also the best way to fit protein into a post-workout power meal. So finish your workout day strong by ending it with this tasty, muscle-building chicken breast. Nutrition (per serving) 518 calories; 52g protein; 54g carbs; 11g fat For access to exclusive gear videos, celebrity interviews, and more, subscribe on YouTube! Makes 1 servings Prep time 15 min. Cook time 10 min....

It doesn’t take much to create a vegetarian wrap—you’ll do fine with just about any combination of raw veggies, a few legumes, and/or whole grain. With a bit of fresh herb and some spice, however, you can create outrageously tasty lettuce wraps like this recipe that features raw cucumber, tomato, green onion, and basil. This light and refreshing plant-powered meal is gluten-free, easy to prepare, and will make an excellent summertime lunch....

WITH SINGLE-LEG exercises, there’s nowhere to hide. Any strength, mobility, or balance shortfalls are on display. The reverse airborne lunge is no different. Even if you’re wobbly the first time you try it, stick with it. In time, it’ll be your favorite move. Like traditional lunges, it helps with quad, glute, and hamstring strength, as well as hip and knee stability and ankle mobility. The Bodyweight Workout You Can Do in Your Hotel Room...

Detroit, Michigan was hit hard by the recession. Once a city of nearly two million, the population has fallen below 700,000. Industries collapsed. Neighborhoods were abandoned. Businesses left. And the city became the largest in U.S. history to file for bankruptcy. But these challenges have not deterred citizens from pulling up their boot straps to rebuild and even rethink the identity of their home. An increasing part of this identity includes outdoor recreation within the city and the surrounding Midwestern landscape....

This piece was produced with support from Visit Montana. Follow them on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. Adventure travelers come to Montana for its unique outdoor offerings, but it’s also important to make sure that where you stay is as unique as what you do. There’s no reason that lovely accommodations shouldn’t be part of your travel story – because indoors and out, Montana is full of fun surprises. From mountainside yurts to historic hot springs, the options in the “Big Sky” state are truly endless....

There’s not much more that needs to be said about SUP foiling. Unless flying on top of the water sounds boring, you’re probably already interested in SUP’s newest trend. But whether you want to try foiling for surfing or downwinding, both look unbelievably fun. Check out this recent compilation featuring various forms of foiling for a little extra motivation. The article was originally published on Standup Paddling For access to exclusive gear videos, celebrity interviews, and more, subscribe on YouTube!...

You’ve probably heard their name by now: The Spencer Brothers. The dynamic duo has been ripping up the SUP world for a few years now and they’re both still in their teenage years. The eldest brother, Jeffrey, 17, won the Canadian National SUP Surfing title at only 15-years-old and has gone on to continue ripping on just about any board that’s thrown beneath his feet. The younger brother, Finn, 14, turned heads in the SUP community last year when he SUP foiled during the Bluesmiths Paddle Imua downwind race and nearly won, passing the entire field and finishing only three-and-a-half minutes off Kody Kerbox’s winning time....

Most of us have a vague idea of how to properly taste wine. See, sniff, swirl, sip. But it’s the bourbon category that’s capturing our boozy imagination. It’s becoming increasingly broad and inventive, with an array of aging methods, cask finishes, and more. Which left us wondering: Is there a right way to imbibe the stuff? Is it poor form to drink premium bourbon on the rocks? What, exactly, is the best way to taste bourbon?...

Everyone knows Zappos is the place to go for amazing deals on shoes, boots, and sneakers. But did you know Zappos has a complete line of menswear? Athletic apparel, athleisure, jeans, dress clothes, outerwear—you name it, you can find it at Zappos Men’s Shop. And the deals on men’s clothes are just as solid as the bargains on Zappos’ shoes. Case in point: these Calvin Klein Slim Fit jeans. Normally $70, right now they’re just $49....

The Internet is filled with eye-popping trick shots. There was the time a guy cranked a golf ball off of a moving golf cart, or the real-world examples of pros’ best golf shots of all time. That being said, sometimes people aren’t as precise in their execution, like in the case of this dude: Holy shit balls!! 😳 🎥 – @hutchy108 #golfgods #fireball #fore @golfgodsgc A post shared by Golf Gods (@golf_gods) on Aug 21, 2017 at 8:27pm PDT...

The X-Men cinematic universe isn’t just Cyclops and Wolverine anymore. Between Deadpool, Legion, and The Gifted, Fox appears to be intent on expanding the world of mutants to rival Disney’s own Marvel Cinematic Universe. Its next attempt is The New Mutants, and based on the trailer it’s far more creepy and unsettling than any other X-Men–related project so far. Based on the eponymous ’80s comic, the film finds a number of young mutants (including Game of Thrones‘ Maisie Williams) who appear to be trapped in a mysterious hospital....

Spring is just around the corner. With that new season incoming, you should start looking around for new clothes. Those heavy winter items won’t fit anymore. It’s too warm for those kinda clothes. To make things easier for you, you need to look for a sale. And there’s always some good sales going on at Backcountry. The Sorel Madson Caribou WP Boots is one of the best sales going on right now....

The World Surf League (WSL) has announced today that the Surf Ranch in Lemoore, California (aka Kelly Slater’s wave pool) will be an official stop on the 2018 Championship Tour (CT). WSL CEO Sophie Goldschmidt said in the press release, “Based on the results of our test event this year and the feedback from surfers training at the facility throughout the season, next September’s event has the potential to be something special for both surfers and fans....

Once again, Idaho’s North Fork Championship has proven why many consider it the premier event of the extreme whitewater racing circuit. While this year’s edition did not boast the same sphincter-clinching high flows of last year’s event, the course design and deeply talented field of competitors made NFC VII just as exciting. There were the usual thrills, spills, and blowouts that have become synonymous with this event, but there was one big change from the previous two years: a new king was crowned....