Fitness And Health

Olympic weightlifter Akbar Djuraev is quickly becoming one of the more dominant figures in his sport. His latest achievement might be a harbinger of what’s on the horizon for the still-ascending athlete.  On May 27, 2022, Djuraev (109KG) shared footage of himself successfully capturing a 245-kilogram (540.1 pounds) clean & jerk during a training session . Because it occurred while training, Djuraev’s mark is an unofficial World Record for the Men’s 109-kilogram division . Djuraev wore a lifting belt , lifting straps , and knee sleeves to complete the rep.              View this post on Instagram                         A post shared by Akbar Djuraev (@akbar__djuraev) [Related: Learn How To Build Strength With Three Key Principles ] Djuraev’s 245-kilogram (540.1-pound) clean & jerk exceeds the number of one of his Uzbekistan Olympic team...

It’s been almost three years since Larry “Wheels” Williams last competed in a professional strongman competition . Judging from his latest incredible training feat, you’d think he never missed any time. On May 30, 2022, Wheels shared footage of himself notching a 421.8-kilogram (930-pound) deadlift triple . The lift is a new triple PR for Wheels, and he completed it from a conventional stance while wearing a lifting belt and lifting straps . Additionally, he notes that his bodyweight for the lift was 275 pounds, putting him squarely in the heavyweight strongman weight class (231-plus-pounds).             View this post on Instagram                         A post shared by Larry (@larrywheels) [Related: Powerlifter Heather Connor Deadlifts 195 Kilograms (429 Pounds) At 44.9KG Bodyweight ] While Wheels’ three-rep pull is undoubtedly an impressive figure,...

During most nature programs , an encounter with a deadly animal is the climax, where the host cautiously circles, gets the shot, explains from afar, then gets the heck out of there. Kings of Pain on The History Channel is different. Instead, wildlife biologist Adam Thorn and animal handler Rob “Caveman” Alleva take turns getting voluntarily bitten or stung before moving on to find the next dangerous creature. For some, this could be considered nightmare fuel—spending quality time in close quarters with scorpions, spiders, and feared reptiles. Basically, it’s all climax. Despite outward appearances, Kings of Pain is in pursuit of science—with the hosts building on entomologist Dr. Justin O. Schmidt’s Pain Index. First developed in 1983, the pain index was started as a scale to rank the pain associated with insect strikes on a scale from one to four. Thorn and Alleva are advancing that work into new species, as well as adding video documentation of the attack and aftermath to the fi...

Sour beers, made for centuries in Belgium and only recently gaining popularity stateside, are just what they sound like: brews that have been given a funky flavor during fermentation by the introduction of bacteria and wild yeasts. Sour beers aren’t always sour, however, and are often called American wild ales in recognition of the fact that the flavor range of these beers are expansive—from dry and hay-like to tart and fruity . By any name wild beers are now one of the most creative corners of the world’s beer scene and among the most complex beers to drink in the world—able to replace a great bottle of wine at the center of any meal. Here is a list to get you started. Best Old-School Beers From the 80s and 90s Read article Best Sour Beers and Wild Ales in the World Courtesy Image 1. Wicked Weed Oblivion Sour Red Ashville, North Carolina has become one of the country’s hottest brewing scenes, but most of the talk has been about the national craft breweries that have e...

This article was produced in partnership with Dometic. Dometic has long been the leader in refrigeration solutions for the adventure set, so it was only a matter of time before the brand launched a comprehensive camping collection: Dometic GO . The line is comprehensive, comprising a bevy of gear like a folding table, collapsible chair and bench, and multi-use blanket. The highlight, though is the Hydration Water Faucet and Hydration Water Jug 11L. Don’t be fooled: These items may seem mundane, but the Dometic crew has cracked a common pain point felt by nearly all car campers: dispensing fresh water. Whether to wash your face, brush your teeth, or fill a basin to wash dirty dishes, efficiently transporting water wherever you need has been an oft-missed necessity in the outdoor space. Courtesy Image H 2 O Heaven Water vessels have been around for millennia, so it doesn’t seem like it could undergo much improvement, but The Jug is a clever innovation. “Our goal was to create a...

Men’s Journal’s Everyday Warrior With Mike Sarraille is a new podcast that inspires individuals to live more fulfilling lives by having conversations with disrupters and high performers in all walks of life. In our ninth episode, we talked to Adam Rippon, a former American figure skater. Rippon was the first openly gay athlete to win a medal for the United States in the Winter Olympics, winning bronze in the team event at the PyeongChang Games in 2018. Listen to the full episode above (scroll down for the transcript) and see more from this series below. This interview has not been edited for length or clarity. Mike Sarraille: Welcome to the Everyday Warrior podcast. We are joined by Adam Rippon, who I think is a total badass and everyday warrior. This was a last minute, sort of thrown together, during South by Southwest, and I appreciate you taking the time. I know you got in yesterday and you’re leaving today, but when I heard you were in town and open to a podcast, having known...