Fitness And Health

We spend a healthy portion of our winters seeking places to ski that are far removed from humanity. Sometimes we use pack horses , converted fishing boats , electric motorcycles , or even helicopters when we’re lucky. We treasure the solitude afforded when you go deep in the mountains—feeling small against a backdrop of rocky behemoths. That’s why we urge you to make your next great adventure snowmobile-accessed ski touring. With a few close friends and landscapes that stoke humility and self-reliance, it’s the Wild West like you’ve never experienced before. Why you should try snowmobile-accessed ski touring This winter, deciding to keep our travel domestic, we opted for snowmobiling. We already had the necessities—a midsize pickup, trailer, and two used sleds—but wanted to upgrade some of our gear and skills for more remote backcountry travel. In years past, we’ve used snowmobiles almost weekly to access the better ski terrain near home in central Oregon, but most of these places b...

Compared to John Haack, most mere mortals would likely struggle to squat, press, and pull a fraction of the weights he logs for himself. However, Haack has routinely proven he isn’t any Average Joe in the weight room. When this powerlifting superstar stacks his barbell with a staggering number of 45-pound plates, chances are he’ll not only succeed with his lift — he’ll make it seem easy, too. On Jan. 30, 2023, Haack posted a video to his Instagram profile where he successfully locked out a 415-kilogram (915-pound) raw deadlift . According to a caption in the video of his strength feat, this pull is a personal record (PR) for the powerlifter . It’s also five kilograms (11 pounds) more than his current 90-kilogram weight class World Record of 410 kilograms (903.9 pounds). Haack notched that mark at the 2022 World Raw Powerlifting Federation (WRPF) American Pro during a first-place performance. For this latest training feat, the athlete wore a lifting belt and wrist wraps, utili...

When James “Flex” Lewis speaks on the current state of bodybuilding, folks in the community tend to listen to the retired legend . As the 2023 Arnold Classic (AC) nears this March — a contest that will now have a lucrative $300,000 cash prize — the former dynastic seven-time 212 Olympia champion (2012-2018) discussed some of his perspectives on the Columbus, OH, event. On Jan. 27, 2023, Lewis appeared in a podcast episode with Fouad Abiad Media to partly break down what might lie ahead in the 2023 AC on Mar. 2-5, 2023. The fitness icon seemingly spared few details, predicting his top 10 finishers for the major competition . https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-kAiBd6W8Rc Video can’t be loaded because JavaScript is disabled: WE RATE EACH OTHER | Flex Lewis, Iain Valliere, Justin Shier & Guy Cisternino | Fouad Abiad's BC 108 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-kAiBd6W8Rc) More from Breaking Muscle: Should You Train the Deadlift on Back Day or Leg Day? The 4 Best Pull-Up...

After winning his fourth consecutive Classic Physique Olympia title in December 2022, members of the bodybuilding world have speculated about Chris Bumstead’s future. While the bodybuilder has previously alluded to plans to continue his Olympia dynasty — after he recovers from a torn right biceps muscle — legends such as 1983 Mr. Olympia Samir Bannout have advocated for Bumstead trying his hand in the Men’s Open division at the 2023 Arnold Classic (AC) this March. As rumors swirl about what’s next for the 27-year-old superstar, Bumstead was recently a bit more frank regarding his career goals. On Jan. 27, 2023, Bumstead posted a video to his YouTube channel where he made an effort to outline his present competitive mindset. In the process, before he even considers a division change or appearing in contests, the athlete maintained that his mission for the foreseeable future is adding more Olympia titles to his trophy case . https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pvr947_fOmY Video can’t...

Men’s Journal’s Everyday Warrior With Mike Sarraille is a podcast that inspires individuals to live more fulfilling lives by having conversations with disrupters and high performers from all walks of life. In episode 46, we spoke to Rich Diviney, a retired Navy SEAL. After 13 deployments, serving as the officer in charge of training for a specialized command and dedicating much of his 20-year military career to understanding and promoting optimal performance, Diviney is a subject matter expert. You could say he wrote the book on it—because he did. He’s the author of the 2021 bestseller The Attributes: 25 Hidden Drivers of Optimal Performance , which breaks down why people and high-performing teams succeed in stressful, challenging, and uncertain situations. In this episode, Diviney sits down with Mike Sarraille to discuss how we can all strive for optimal performance in our daily lives. Listen to the full episode above (scroll down for the transcript) and see more from this series be...