Fitness And Health

There was once a time when high-quality beers and whiskeys were enjoyed side by side in slow-sipping harmony. Known as a "boilermaker," the combo was likely popularized by steam locomotive workers in the 19th century to maximize alcohol intake with supreme efficiency after a hard day's work. What Is a Boilermaker? The boilermaker as a drink has multiple iterations. Consumers can ask a bartender to fill a pint glass halfway with beer, then drop a shot—glass and all—into the brew, then toss it all back in one go. You can forgo the shot glass (helpful if you want to preserve your teeth) and pour the liquor straight into the beer. Or, you can go the more leisurely route of sipping both slowly.  Here's the misconception: A boilermaker doesn't have to consist of chasing a shot of unpleasant liquor with a pint of watery lager as quickly as possible. It need not be a fratty ritual. Now, amidst an explosion of craft beer and artisanal spirits, this cocktail is making...

Bringing the right gear is arguably the most important part of preparing for any multi-day river trip —and even more so if it’s multi- week . You can save yourself a lot of grief and wasted space by fine-tuning what you really need to bring along and what you're better off leaving at home. I learned this (occasionally the hard way) last fall during 21 days of rafting the Colorado River through the Grand Canyon with seven friends.  The rafting trip was, of course, incredible beyond words. It was also a lesson in thresholds and preparation. Spending three weeks self-supported in any backcountry automatically comes with a level of discomfort, but The Big Ditch is uniquely hard on both gear and your body. For three weeks, we were sand-logged from start to finish. The sand along this stretch of the Colorado River is so fine and invasive that it's actually more than just an annoyance. It clogs the zippers and seals of every piece of gear. It worms its way into the fibers of every...

On Apr. 27, 2023, recently retired strongman Nick Best shared a clip of himself working out on a seated iso-lateral row machine with six 45-pound plates affixed on each side . Best is shown rowing 244.9 kilograms (540 pounds) for eight repetitions. Best is also seen rowing five 45-pound plates per side (totaling 204.1 kilograms/450 pounds) for 10 reps and four 45-pound plates per side (totaling 163.3 kilograms/360 pounds), also for 10 reps. According to the caption of Best’s post, the row machine routine at this high weight comes on the heels of an early-January 2023 nephrectomy — surgical removal of either of the kidneys. Best had previously posted on Instagram detailing his necessary kidney removal due to a diagnosis of stage one renal cell carcinoma. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Nick Best (@nickbeststrongman) More from Breaking Muscle: How to Eat More for Muscle and Strength Gains The Best Back Workouts for ...

Roughly a year ago at the time, James “Flex” Lewis officially retired from competitive bodybuilding . A seven-time 212 Mr. Olympia champion (2012-2018), Lewis finished his career widely regarded as one of the greatest bodybuilders of all time . These days, with the icon perhaps looking to scratch that competitive itch, he may well return to a stage. That is, for the right incentives. On Apr. 24, 2023, in a video career discussion shared on Lewis’ YouTube channel, the athlete breaks down his feelings about a potential return to professional bodybuilding. Lewis maintains that for a seven-figure offer (at least $1 million), he would consider competing and donning his posing trunks again . More from Breaking Muscle: Try This Beginner Bodybuilding Routine If You’re Looking to Build Mass How to Do the Arnold Press for Fully Developed Shoulders After Lewis retired, it opened the door to former 212 competitor Derek Lunsford receiving a special invitation to compete in the Men’s Open...

A man in the Netherlands has fathered at least 550 children through sperm donation , but after a recent court ruling, he won't be able to donate any more.  According to a  New York Times  report , the 41-year-old Dutch man lied to at least 11 sperm clinics in the Netherlands about his donation history and the number of children he'd already fathered. He also donated at banks in Denmark and Belgium, some of which may have sent sperm abroad, and offered his sperm on social media platforms. His donations over a 16-year period are believed to have produced between 550 and 600 children. After a lawsuit filed by the  Dutch Donor Child Foundation —which represents children born from sperm donation—as well as the mother of a child he fathered, courts ruled that further donation by the man would have negative psychological consequences for his children. The court cited the inability for such a vast group of children to have relationships with all their biological siblings,...

By Mike Sarraille and Jason Boulay There are plenty of ways to maintain peak performance at different stages of your life. A positive mindset and ability to tap into flow state are chief among them. If you're unfamiliar, a flow state occurs when someone is so focused and immersed in an activity that their perception of time and self-awareness drifts into the background. Athletes often refer to this as being in the zone, while artists might describe it as a creative trance. Regardless of terminology, it’s a powerful tool that allows us to accomplish extraordinary things. The late psychologist Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi introduced flow theory in the 1970s. Since then, it's been further researched, developed, and promoted by  Steven Kotler ,  The New York Times bestselling author, performance expert, and recent Men's Journal Everyday Warrior Podcast guest . In a society that worships youth and shuns the wrinkles of experience, one might assume that aging is a dismal journey ...

Just in time for National Park Week, we’ve got a beer that celebrates the best “subpar” parks around the world. If you’re looking for something new to crack open, Beer of the Week also features three double IPAs, a whole different take on stout, and (finally) brewery tasting notes that include a watermelon fed through a wood chipper. If you love beer, you're in the right place—at the right time. With more than 9,000 breweries in the United States alone, there are more craft beer varieties, styles, and flavors than ever. And, every day, experimentation and innovation are taking beer in new directions. To keep track of what's brewing, we're taste-testing and calling out some of the best beers you can find. If you want to pick up something special to drink, check out our favorite beers available now. Courtesy image New Belgium Brewing Company Subpar Pale Ale Style: Ale The New York Times -bestselling book Subpar Parks is an illustration project by artist Amber Sha...