Push and progress, or get left in the dust. In the world of fitness, if you’re not moving forward, you’re falling behind. There is no maintaining without movement. Much like the carnivorous shark, if there isn’t continuous motion, there’s death. Do we sound a little melodramatic? Perhaps… but if you’re anything like our crew, you know the value and meaning intrinsic in the pursuit of strength and vigor. The following 16 items are the highlights from 2021, and feature products from a new take on the home gym, to boundary-pushing footwear, and everything in between. Try a few on for size, and align with your highest potential.
The Best Apps of the Year, According to AppleIt's nearing the end of 2021 and, as per usual, Apple has picked out its 2021 App Store Award winners. These awards go out to the apps a that its App Store's editorial team has selected for "delivering exceptional quality, innovative technology, creative design, and positive cultural impact." Below, we've rounded up award winners of the best apps for each of Apple's five big devices: iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch and Apple TV.
You Really Do Need Winter Tires. Here’s WhyWhy do people buy winter tires, some people out there might still be wondering. Aren't tires just tires? In a word: nope. Winter and snow tires are indeed a valuable part of the cold-weather driving portfolio of skills and gear, helping to make treacherous winter roads and conditions safer for the average driver. And knowing how and why cold-weather tires work is a useful nugget of knowledge when you do go shopping for a set. Learn why that is here.
The 15 Best Shampoos for MenIt’s not easy to write about the best shampoo for men, given that no two guys have the same needs for their hair. Couple that with the fact that shampoo, on its own, is a no go. You need to pair it with an excellent conditioner (typically, the brand you use will have a matching conditioner; it’s best you just stick with that, and always follow the washing with the conditioning). But when we break down the various washing needs of most men, it’s easier to spotlight the shampoos we love best — and those we wholeheartedly recommend for you. In this article, we do just that.
Some of Our Favorite Clothing Released in 2021The pandemic has shaped the clothing industry in the past year and a half, influencing buying habits, trends and new releases. Comfortable styles — sweatpants, hoodies and sneakers — boomed, as expected, but the isolation also gave brands renewed focus on producing unique, meaningful products. There are countless releases worth calling out, but these are a few of our favorites.
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Interesting links from around the web. 📚—• A trillion tons of carbon hangs in the air, put there by the rich• Here’s why movie dialogue has gotten more difficult to understand
• The Twitter wildfire watcher who tracks California’s blazes
• Leonard is the brightest comet all year. Here’s how to see it
