sampics / GettyIt’s the flashiest—and, for many, the most intimidating—obstacle on the obstacle race course: the Fire Jump. Often seen at the end of Spartan Races, jumping the proverbial ring of fire without singeing your socks demands physical and mental fortitude. In fact, it all starts with your ankles, says Vanessa Gebhardt, a pro obstacle...
Andrew Purcell To dry out tofu, cover a plate with a paper towel and place the block on it. Put another towel and plate on top and let sit for 30 minutes. Drain and chop. NoDirections: In a large bowl, combine tofu, beans, pineapple, red onion, bell pepper, cilantro,...
Brian Klutch Here’s a Scandinavian-inspired sandwich that the fearsome Vikings would gladly take hold of. Eat it and you’ll chart a course to conquering lunch boredom and sandwiches that fail to bring enough muscle-making protein to the table. NoDirections: Preheat oven to 400°F. Place salmon on a greased or parchment-paper-lined...
Gilles ToucasPushing plates and throwing jabs and hooks are a few ways Tasya Teles, star of the CW’s hit TV series The 100, stays fit. How would you describe your character, Echo, to those who haven’t seen The 100? She is like an Amazonian warrior gangster assassin. She is very lethal, very capable, and definitely a badass. Did...
1109-turkey-kiwi-salsa-pitas.jpg Brian Klutch New Zealand is populated by large swaths of kiwi trees. Whip up a chunky salsa using the fuzzy fruit to make your lunch pita sandwich pop with flavor. NoDirections: Place turkey and...
phil-heath-mr-olympia-medal.jpg PHIL HEATH WINS A LOT Starting with his first show in 2003, he’s 17-7, and he’s finished atop the bodybuilding world at the last seven Mr. Olympias. He’s won so much this decade it’s...
1109-chipotle-pork-sandwhich.jpg Brian Klutch Fashioned after a cemita, an overflowing torta hailing from the Mexican state of Puebla, this sandwich is packed with a fiery bean spread, protein-packed pork tenderloin, and milky queso. NoDirections: Heat oil...
1109-wasabi-tofu-sandwich.jpg Brian Klutch Tofu enriches this riff on Vietnamese street food banh mi with plenty of plant-based protein, while a wasabi spread gives the dinner-worthy sandwich some nose-clearing kick. NoDirections: Line a cutting board with...