I never expected to see blood at a water fight — or collapse from sheer fatigue. My adrenaline had been pumping for nearly an hour and my reserves were flagging. I was exhausted and cold to the bone despite my drysuit. But the smile on my face just kept growing. This was the most pure […]
Over the years, GoPro has become so much more than a camera company. The brand has evolved to embody extreme sports, adventure travel, and jaw-dropping stunts. It sponsors events like the GoPro Mountain Games and sponsors athletes like Jimmy Chin, Chris Davenport, Matthias Girard, and Danny MacAskill. And every year, the videos coming out of […]
I’ve been wearing the Whoop 4.0 for over a year, the unobtrusive wrist strap never leaving my arm. As a personal trainer of almost 30 years and somewhat of a “bio-hacking” fan, the promise of quantified recovery was appealing. I’ve found most self-monitoring products useful initially, but gaining new knowledge ceases since I follow the […]
If you’re waiting to upgrade your ride before you get out there next weekend, stop. You don’t need that next fancy upgrade, and your stock vehicle is much more capable than you think. So this winter, stop dreaming and start doing. Don’t Fall Into the Upgrade Trap Just one more accessory! (photo/Evan Williams) We’ve all […]
In 2011, Bryon Dorr bought a 4WD camper van. A passionate kayaker, Dorr spent the next few years whitewater vagabonding with his van as home base. He’d drive to bucket-list river sections, set up shop, camp — and paddle his guts out. Rinse in the river, and then repeat. This lived experience chasing whitewater and living […]
Not all yoga mats are made equal. As a connoisseur of various branches of yoga and many different yoga mats, we know there is a lot of variation from the material to the texture, thickness, and price. Plus, you will find that the most important qualities of a yoga mat vary depending on your practice. […]
Music and workouts go hand-in-hand. Taking the occasional break to listen to your body is great advice, but the bulk of runs and gym sessions use music to motivate or distract. And then there’s that ever-growing queue of podcasts to binge. To find the best workout headphones and earbuds, we spent hours listening to music […]
I’ve been a personal trainer and climbing coach for over 30 years. I witnessed the incredible effect the first climbing gyms had on the progression of rock climbing. And I’ve seen rock gyms morph into centers of entertainment, socialization, co-working spaces, and general fitness. These advancements open up so much upward potential with the proper […]
It’s no secret that the popularity of climbing is actively booming. Gyms are popping up like weeds, and crag parking lots resemble camper van dealerships. The allure of the sport is clear — climbing offers a rare combination of exercise and social interaction. Once hooked on the activity, the hunger for personal progression grows quickly. […]
Yoga is a fantastic way to stay in shape, decrease stress and anxiety, increase mindfulness, and get to know your own body and its capabilities. At the very least, it’s a low-cost way to get in some fitness at home. (And yes, doing yoga at home is cheaper than paying for classes.) Most of all, […]