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On a Friday night in March, while sitting at home in Atlanta, GA, a notification on 61-year-old David Gilley’s Apple Watch pinged him: His heart rate was wildly high despite being at rest. It’s a new optional feature of the Apple Watch’s updated Heart Rate app—an alert if your heart rises to an unusual level when you’ve been idle for over 10 minutes. Gilley, who’s struggled with heart issues for a decade and had recently been diagnosed with an abnormal heart rate condition called atrial fibrillation—had opted in....

A favorite at the Harbor House Inn, an historic luxury lodge in Elk, California, on the state’s rugged north coast, Matthew Kammerer’s granola is supercharged with enough hemp, flax, and pumpkin seeds to keep guests fortified for a day hiking the redwood forests or kayaking around the misty bluffs below. The Most Addictive Granola We’ve Ever Tried Read article For access to exclusive gear videos, celebrity interviews, and more, subscribe on YouTube!...

You can run pretty much anywhere, with pretty much no equipment. So it must be easy to start—just put one foot in front of the other, right? Not quite. Starting a new training program, like most things, is stepping into unfamiliar territory. You’re eager but unsure, excited but potentially error-prone. Most people—especially men—start out too hard, which leads to unnecessary fatigue and possible injury; or they just burn out, feeling that the last thing they want to do is go out for another plodding, painful run....

This story was originally published on OFFGRID. Words by Patrick McCarthy. Whether it’s an extension cord in the garage, a charging cable for your phone, or a fishing line in your tackle box, few things are more frustrating than pulling on a loose end only to watch the remainder tighten into a jumbled rat’s nest. Sometimes, it seems like tangles are all but inevitable, but if you’re diligent about storing your cords in an organized fashion, you won’t need to waste time unraveling a labyrinth of knots....

This strange time of social distancing that we live in is far from ideal. For those of us in areas under strict stay-at-home orders, we miss high fives in the parking lot while checking the surf, we miss paddling out with a few friends, we miss interacting with our community in the actual, physical world. But luckily we also live in a time when there’s no shortage of other ways to stay connected, to check in on friends and family, to make sure they’re staying safe and healthy and not buying into conspiracy theories about mind-controlling 5G bats forcing people to buy toilet paper....

When visiting Helsinki you can’t help but notice how fiercely independent and proud the Finns are—in addition to how amazing Finnish sauna is; and how tasty reindeer is; and how quirky and friendly the people are; and how clean and safe it all is; and how impossible it is to understand Finnish. In order to view the video, please allow Manage Cookies We digress. Before you head to Helsinki, or anywhere in Finland, you should know a few things about their recent history—like the country’s geography and long road to sovereignty....

Thursday morning, Mammoth Mountain posted three photos of fresh snowfall on their Instagram page. Although they didn’t list the amount fallen and by the looks of it, it appears to be only a dusting, this could in fact be an early sign of that El Niño winter that we all know, love, and hope for. The first snow of the season has us STOKED. #mammothstories @petermorning A post shared by Mammoth Mountain (@mammothmountain) on Oct 4, 2018 at 9:10am PDT...

The Avengers—and all of their friends and enemies—have united. At least, the actors who portray them have. After 10 years and 18 films (including the upcoming Black Panther), Marvel Studios brought together pretty much every major actor and filmmaker who’s ever appeared in a Marvel Cinematic Universe movie over the last decade for a “class photo.” The group of over 80 actors came together in October to celebrate the the 10-year anniversary of the MCU, and the upcoming release of Avengers: Infinity War, which will hit theaters on May 4....

Nate Adams is far more than just a freestyle motocross rider. He’s also the man behind the motocross glove and lifestyle brand DEFT Family, a father to twins, and recently, he’s converted to riding electric motorcycles full-time. Naturally, Adams stays plenty busy between all of these rolls. Recently, we had the opportunity to catch up with him and find out what he’s been up to in the last few months. We also chatted with Adams about the sport of freestyle motocross and where it’s headed....

This spin on pasta salad bulks up the orzo with filling, tasty, and calorie-light grilled vegetables and fresh herbs. The olive oil-based dressing incorporates flavorful ingredients like Dijon mustard, garlic, and oregano. The result is a lighter pasta salad with antioxidants, phytonutrients, and healthy fat. Nutrition information (per serving) Calories: 372; protein: 7g; fat: 27g; carbs: 26g; sugar: 4g Recipe and photo by Lisa Lotts of Garlic & Zest For access to exclusive gear videos, celebrity interviews, and more, subscribe on YouTube!...

These gluten-free boats are not only super low in carbs (only 1.5g per serving), but also are excellent sources of antioxidant vitamins A and C and zinc. Nutrition (per serving) Calories: 54; total fat: 2.5g; protein: 3g; carbohydrates: 6g; fiber: 1.5g Recipe and photo by Nazima Qureshi, R.D., M.P.H., C.P.T. of Nutrition by Nazima. For access to exclusive gear videos, celebrity interviews, and more, subscribe on YouTube! Makes 10 servings...

It was a big day of SUP racing yesterday as the 2018 ISA World SUP and Paddleboard Championship handed out six gold medals in the Technical Race Finals on Hainan Island, China. And for those rooting for Team USA, it was a very good day. With a Junior division being offered for the first time in the ISA Worlds, American teenagers Ryan Funk and Jade Howson took full advantage and earned Gold medals for both the Junior Men’s and Women’s divisions....

Protein powder has always been an elusive element to my diet. Usually, it doesn’t taste that great. I also come from a strong “less is more” mentality when it comes to protein. How much does the body really need, even for those of us who are extremely active? And even if that amount is more than what I normally consume, isn’t it best to get your protein from natural sources like wild-caught salmon, quinoa or lentils?...

A couple decades ago (we’re guessing), you learned to stop wetting the bed. Now your brain wakes you up whenever you’ve got to go, so…you get up and go. But there’s another bed-soiling phenomenon that doesn’t go away. It’s significantly less humiliating, but equally annoying: Night sweats. If you’re a victim of night sweats, you know that few things that happen in bed are less convenient—or more awkward, depending on the circumstances—than waking from a deep slumber and finding yourself in a pool of your own sweat....

This Dell Alienware Aurora R8 Desktop is an immense piece of tech. One just has to look at the regular price tag to see that this is a computer made to play. No one is going to get frustrated using this thing. If you wanna get deeper into the specs of the Dell Alienware Aurora R8 Desktop, you can really see how fast and powerful this computer is. It’s made for gaming purposes, so it has to have an amazing engine under the hood....

Apple products might be the industry standard, and their cost often reflects that. The Apple Watch in particular revolutionized the smartwatch market. With the ability to call, text, listen to music, track your activity and so much more, the Apple Watch is a pricy (yet worthy) investment. If you’ve always wanted one but were afraid of the price tag, fear not—Walmart has one on sale for under $200. The Apple Watch Series 3 is designed for workout enthusiasts and casual gym-goers alike....

Three major wildfires have ravaged California since early November, and firefighters have worked around the clock to battle the blazes. Together, these fires have burned over 252,000 acres and killed 80 people, according to Cal Fire and CNN. Here’s what you need to know about the fires, and how you can support the firefighters and those who have lost their homes. Exclusive Clip: The New PBS Doc That Follows a Wildfire-Fighting Crew...

Guacamole always tastes better when saltwater is draining from your nose after a four-hour session … That’s just the way it goes. Chances are that on your last trip to the North Shore you remember that Sashimi Trio at the Banzai Sushi Bar, or maybe every time you’re in Encinitas you have to hit the Union Kitchen and Tap. And what’s better than watching those last few waves of a fall swell break off the jetty from Langosta Lounge in Asbury Park?...

A nod to Ron Burgundy, this cocktail from Maple & Ash in Chicago triples down on brown spirits with a 10-year scotch, a bourbon and a Laphroaig float. In order to view the video, please allow Manage Cookies Recipe and image courtesy of Maple & Ash Here’s the Difference Between Bourbon and Whiskey Read article For access to exclusive gear videos, celebrity interviews, and more, subscribe on YouTube! Makes 1 servings...

Photos by Rebecca Parsons Tranquility and adventure align in the Baja’s magical Sea of Cortez. Sea Trek’s Classic Island adventure took our group to Loreto, Mexico – an old fishing village turned resort town – which is considered to be the first human settlement in Baja and the town is rich with history. The city backs up to the Sierra de la Giganta mountain range, while its waters are part of the Bahia de Loreto National Park, making it the ideal destination for both land and sea adventurers....