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How to (Safely) Train Legs if You Have a Back Injury

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How to (Safely) Train Legs if You Have a Back Injury

You walk into the gym pain-free. After going through your trusty squat warm-up, you apprehensively unrack the bar for the first time, anxiously waiting for a spasm or shockwave to radiate across your body and let you know what kind of training day you’re in for. Dealing with an acute injury is a precarious position to be in for any recreational (or competitive) strength athlete. Does a slipped disc or a pinched nerve herald the closure of your career in the gym? Does a back injury mean you can never squat again, or that you can no longer grow your...


Wild swimming -the call to nature

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Wild swimming -the call to nature

Just underneath the surface of the coy and upright Brit is a "pants off, trousers down, isn't life a scream" anarchist. Avoid the canoes and try a spot of wild swimming this summer. The majority of us avoid total nakedness at all costs. But when the lights are dim and the river beckons us one must take a dip. Wild swimming takes some pluck. But once you have found your deserted pool, disrobed and plunged in…well, it’s rather a lot of fun. If you’re not afraid of Nessie, paddle through the wild lakes, hilly heaths and tucked-away pools that make...


Top 18 Best Cutlery Caddies

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Top 18 Best Cutlery Caddies

  1. Mind Reader Mind Reader Microwave Cart Utensil Holder, 3-Section, Black Capacity able to hold over 30 pieces of various sizes of cutlery in a simple organized and neat way Our black utensil holder is made to provide maximum capacity in a lightweight and compact footprint Stylish minimal modern yet visually pleasing our silverware holder instantly upgrades the aesthetic of your home Serve your family and friends with simplicity and style Space saver gone are the days where youre chaotically rummaging through drawers cabinets and dishwashers looking for a fork or spoon Our kitchen utensil holder keeps all of...


Americans Who Traveled To Europe Share 99 Culture Shocks That They Experienced

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Americans Who Traveled To Europe Share 99 Culture Shocks That They Experienced

One of the beautiful things about traveling is going to a place and realizing that life doesn't have to be the way you grew up to believe. By exposing yourself to different customs, you get the chance to reflect on and reevaluate yours. So in an attempt to see which European 'lessons' stuck with Americans the most, Reddit user AppleberryJames asked them what culture shocks were the biggest they had in the Old Continent. From the prevalence of tourist scammers to hike-in restaurants, here are the answers. #1WTF in an awesome way are the stands and restaurants in Germany where...


The Best Dishwashers Quietly Give Your Plates a Power Wash

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The Best Dishwashers Quietly Give Your Plates a Power Wash

Raise your hand if you enjoy handwashing dishes. No one? We’re not surprised. If you yearn for that oh-so-helpful kitchen appliance to do the dirty work for you—even if you fear your cooking space is too small to accommodate one—read on. We tapped three top designers (Leanne Ford,  Robert McKinley, and Eddie Maestri of Maestri Studio) to dish on their favorite models and scoured the web for our favorite quality options. From impressive panel-ready luxury to space-saving countertop designs, there is something for every size and budget. The best dishwashers will look dynamite in your kitchen and ensure you won’t...