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Early Prime Day Deal: The Classic Timex Weekender Watch Has Gone On Sale

If you've long admired the Timex's generation-spanning good looks and legendary durability, now is your chance to jump on this Prime Day watch deal.
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This Walmart Headlamp Will Be Your New Appendage for the Outdoors

Every man should have a headlamp of their own. Get the handy work done faster and better with this useful LED headlamp from Walmart's very-own Ozark Trail.
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Lifehack: Buy This Indoor Bike Through Amazon Prime to Save Thousands

Here's one thing that Peloton, Echelon, and NordicTrack don't emphasize: You don't actually need their bikes.
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Get Summertime Ripped With This Fitbit Charge 4 Deal on Amazon

You'll save $50 on your way to get into the best shape of your life.
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Cop These Super Cheap Ray-Ban Aviators Before They’re Gone

Just in time for summer, one of the company's iconic styles is now cheaper than ever.
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The Power of the People: The History of REI, Explained

It all started with an axe. Read on how to see how the outdoor retail brand was founded.
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With ‘Rogue Acoustic,’ Susto Rediscovers the Live Audience

Susto's indie album 'Acoustic' was recorded in February 2020 as a means of recapturing lightning in a bottle.
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Clove Shoes Wants to Show Nurses in a New Light

Clove shoes are specially designed for the rigors of the nursing profession, which represents a massive and still-growing part of the U.S.
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How Singer-Songwriter Vance Joy Escaped Lockdown with New Single ‘Missing Piece’

Vance Joy's latest single, “Piece,” was written in true 2020 fashion: via Zoom.
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Meet Cariuma, a Sustainable and Ethical Shoe Brand That Truly Walks the Walk

What if components were sourced from sustainable, greener materials? Cariuma sets out to answer that question.
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This Remote Cabin Hideaway Offers Seclusion and Inner Peace

Despite being a quintessential socially distanced retreat, spending a few nights in Getaway can be a problem, especially when you want to talk to more people.
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Serta’s EZ Tote Mattress Proves Why You Should Buy a Bed in a Box

Serta has made the choice of mattress-in-a-box brands easy with its new line of EZ Tote Mattresses.
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Here’s Why Rental Cars Are So Expensive

The current car rental system will come under even greater demand as travelers' multiple reservations clog up the system.
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Wilson’s Bold Sportswear Line Will Make You Forget All About Its Volleyballs

Wilson has a hundred years behind it, and its Sportswear line is a long time in coming.
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Chris Marshall’s No-Alc Sans Bar is All Hangout and No Hangover

Sans Bar is part of a growing number of establishments around the country that offer a completely alcohol-free environment in a traditional bar setting.
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Ten Thousand Taps UFC, BJJ Stars for Its New MMA Training Kit

It marks an ambitious move for the company into a niche mixed martial arts space.
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Inside The World’s Lightest E-Bike

Their new Endurance SL e - Hero is the lightest e-bike in production. Total weight? Just over 23 pounds.
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West Major’s Crafted Shirts Are the Latest Chapter in the Story of Western Wear

Simply put: West Major makes some of the best damn Western shirts in the world.
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Oxo Outdoor, with REI, Is Bringing Elevated Eating to the Outdoors

The Oxo Outdoor seven-item capsule includes much of what the outdoor epicurean might need.
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Can a Travel Bag Save the World? Orra Is Trying

Nearly every component, from the fabric to buckles and beyond, has some kind of environmental backstory.
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After a Grueling Year, Mario Lopez Is Ready for a Vacation

“I did a lot, and I never stopped,” the 47-year-old says. "The [coronavirus] protocol stuff was added on top of it.”
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VRST Is the Best Alternative to Lululemon’s Athleisure We’ve Seen So Far

This is Dick's-Sporting-Goods-exclusive line of athleisure-like commuter pants, joggers, tees, hoodies, that you'll want to wear every day.
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The Story of Two Roads Hat Co. Tracks the Evolution of Western Cool

Each hat is named after need-to-know places around the United States and the world at large, capturing guys’ yearning for exploration and adventure.
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IFit, Not Content with Your Body, Now Wants Your Mind

In conjunction with Mental Health Month, iFit has developed programming that utilizes world-renowned experts to cultivate happiness.
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The Olympic Games Need Nyjah Huston. He May Need Them Back

The mainstreaming of skateboarding has been nothing but profitable for Huston, who's risen with its tide.
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The Easiest, Safest Way to Deadlift, According to a Pro Coach

USA Weightlifting coach Mike Gattone offers a step-by-step guide to deadlifting better, whether you're a gym rat or just looking to enjoy your life more.
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Jaden Smith and Coco Gauff Celebrate Black Voices in New Balance’s Collection

New Balance's athleisure collection for Black History Month is a must-have for diehard sneakerheads and guys freshening up their footwear game alike.
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An Insider’s Look at Conor McGregor’s Clothing Empire

We take a look at UFC champion Conor McGregor's ever-expanding fashion line of athleisure, t-shirts, and suits for men.
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How Mark Wahlberg Designed Some of the Most Durable Workout Clothes for Men

After decades in the public eye, Mark Wahlberg's new clothing line proves he's been taking notes.
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Why This Marine Veteran Is Training Brazil’s Next Generation of BASE Jumpers

Scotty Bob Morgan is world-renowned for his BASE jumps, but his latest adventure has taken him to the Southern Hemisphere to instruct the next great jumpers.
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This Champion Runner Spoke Truth To Power, and Became a Social Media Star

Since 2008, the Nick Symmonds has been making national news with his exploits. Now retired from running, his only regret is that he didn't do it sooner.
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Anthony Carter is Cutting the Trail for a New Generation of Black Cyclists

An accomplished gravel racer, there's little in cyclist Anthony Carter's life that two wheels have not touched.
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With a ‘Kentucky Affogato,’ Derby Day Has Never Been So Sweet

Like the race itself, it's all about the horses, and when it comes to a seasonal drink, one can't go wrong with bourbon whiskey.

How to Start Running the First, 50th, or 500th Time

For every kind of current non-runner looking to start or start again, it begins with the first step, and coach Luke Humphrey has some advice for every step.
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Nike Announces ‘Refurbished,’ Its Gently Used Shoe-Selling Program

The program fits with Nike's stated goal of achieving dramatic decreases in its environmental impact.
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Apple’s New Podcast Subscription Will Change How You Listen to Podcasts Forever

One might believe this is a long-overdue change within the Podcasts platform, which has seen little intervention or innovation in its 15-year history.
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America’s Youngest Bonsai Master Is Flourishing in His Native Soil

Called the 'Brad Pitt of Bonsai,' the six-foot-six Bjorholm is a house of mirrors juxtaposed with his chosen craft.
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Did You Pirate the Paul-Askren Fight? It’s Time To Pay Up

Image used with permission by copyright holder We try very, very hard to not encourage the Paul brothers, who seemingly sprung full-formed into the national consciousness via the late app Vine, like Athena from the douchey head of Zeus. Since then, the Brothers Paul routinely pop up in the national press for sexual assault, neighbor […]
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‘Top Chef’ Joe Flamm Says Croatian Cuisine Is the Next Big Thing

Now nationally celebrated and with a fresh buzz around him as Rose Mary ramps up, Flamm traces the inverse of most former Top Chef contestants' trajectories.
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Abandon All Hope: Peloton’s Newest Member Is Usain Bolt

With Peloton's announcement of Bolt and other elite athletes joining its team for a summer of drop-in workouts, you can kiss your leaderboard position goodbye.
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Keep Your Shirt On, And Other Dating Advice, According to a Bachelor

From where to meet someone through that all-important first date, Roberston will get you to closer to your real-life rose ceremony.
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In 2021, More Men Are Flying Private than Ever Before

On Monday, April 21, XO, a worldwide private flight charter company, announced eye-popping growth over the last year and through 2021's first quarter.
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Brave: Victor Cruz’s Honest Take on Bourbons and Turtle Racing

Victor Cruz is Old Forester’s first Turtle Derby 'mascot,' which is a fun euphemism for the fact that he gets paid a ton of money to get people interested in a Kentucky Derby sideshow involving aquatic reptiles.
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Why Pro Surfer Mark Healey Cracks a Beer at Five O’Clock

As a Saint Archer ambassador, Healey's one of the few pro surfers with a beer sponsor.
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Season Three and Baboon to the Moon Drop A ‘Flower Bombing’ Earth Day Collection

The 'On Earth' collection, which drops on Earth Day, April 22, features tons of environmental details, along with a hefty donation of 50% of the profits to the National Parks Foundation.
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Green Bay Packer Aaron Rodgers Named Brand Ambassador for Zenith Watches

Announced on January 25, Green Bay Packer was announced as one of the few NFL players sponsored by a luxury watchmaker.
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How Tom Brady Is Mentally Preparing for the Super Bowl

When Brady takes the field with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, he's already made the mental choices to win the game. A TB12 coach breaks down his keys to success.
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How Packers Legend Donald Driver Is Dressing the NFL’s Next Stars

The former Super Bowl champ and Green Bay Packers star announces his collaboration with Moral Code, aiming to outfit young professionals.
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Meet the ‘Black Pop’ Artist Who’s Been Praised by Spike Lee and Wesley Snipes

Wesley Snipes, Outkast's Big Boi, and most of the NBA are obsessed with this Nashville artist. But he's still looking toward the horizon.
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How Love Got Michael Phelps Back Into Olympic Shape

Michael Phelp's secret to losing 30 pounds? Working out with his wife, Nicole Phelps.