Fitness And Health

For decades, Spirit Airlines has been synonymous with budget travel. From paying for simple things like choosing a seat and bringing a carry-on to enjoying in-flight treats, Spirit has long offered barebones options to customers looking to get to their destination on a dime.  All that looks like it's about to change, however. On July 30, Spirit announced a major overhaul of its ticketing tier system that will radically transform how their customers travel. With four different ticket options to choose from offering a variety of flying experiences, there's something for everyone at every price point.  At the base level is the Go fare, which looks most like the typical Spirit trip today. You get a ticket and a personal item included, but you'll need to purchase things like seat assignments, checked bags, and snacks separately. And if you'd like to pay for a carry-on, you won't be able to, as Go customers won't have the option and will have to purchase a differen...

Men’s Journal aims to feature only the best products and services.  If you buy something via one of our links, we may earn a commission. It's prime time for summer sales . We’ve recently featured some great sitewide events at Bonobos , Huckberry , and Nordstrom , but the deals aren’t over yet. Outerknown , the sustainable apparel brand founded by surfing legend Kelly Slater , just launched its own sitewide sale today , and there are some truly awesome deals on offer. Whether you’re looking for high-performance apparel for long days on the water or comfortable essentials that’ll keep you looking sharp on land, Outerknown has you covered. This brand has a really wide lineup—everything from elite swim trunks to selvedge denim. With discounts up to 64%, just make sure to jump in soon: The sale ends on Aug. 4. Here’s what we’re eyeing right now. Apex Trunks by Kelly Slater, $88 (was $145) at Outerknown Courtesy of Outerknown One of Outerknown’s most popular and well-known item...

A botched software update earlier this month for cybersecurity software CrowdStrike affecting Microsoft computers led to a global IT meltdown that brought aviation to a screeching halt . Delta Air Lines the worst-affected, cancelling thousands of flights and working to get customers to their destinations, all while absorbing the costs of the debacle.  Now, the airline needs to rebuild after what happened. Earlier this week, Delta hired a lawyer to explore seeking compensation from Microsoft and CrowdStrike, per Fox Business . And in a July 31 appearance on CNBC , Delta CEO Ed Bastian broke down just how much the days-long disaster ended up costing the company.  "[The issue is] at Microsoft and CrowdStrike, and we are heavy with both. We are by far the heaviest in the industry with both. And so we got hit the hardest in terms of the recovery," he explained. "I think this is a call to the industry. Everyone talks about making sure Big Tech is responsible. Well, guys, t...

Disgraced actor Jonathan Majors says he is “heartbroken” over Robert Downey Jr.’s return to the MCU , TMZ reported. Downey made headlines last weekend at Comic-Con when he announced his return for two Avengers movies, but shocked fans when he revealed he wouldn’t be reprising his role of Tony Stark…at least not in the traditional sense. Instead, Downey will play the role of Doctor Doom, one of the franchise’s most well-known villains. The announcement came several months after  Marvel dismissed Majors , who was set to play a different villain in the two films, after the actor was found guilty of assault and harassment stemming from a March 2023 altercation with his former girlfriend, Grace Jabbari. Marvel had enlisted Majors to play Kang in the forthcoming Avengers sequels, a role he debuted in last year’s Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania . Without directly quoting Majors except to say the actor is “heartbroken” over the MCU’s redirection, TMZ reported that he has man...

Men’s Journal aims to feature only the best products and services.  If you buy something via one of our links, we may earn a commission. Trail shoes occupy a unique niche in the footwear pantheon: They’re lighter and (often) more comfortable than burly hiking boots , but they’re also more durable and grippier than running shoes . The Nike Wildhorse 8 is a premier do-it-all trail shoe—I own a pair and I love them—and now’s the perfect time to get them in your closet. Right now you can score the Wildhorse 8 for just $80 (just make sure to use the code SPORT25 for an extra 25% off), which is a massive 43% off the regular price. Two colorways — White/Alabaster/University Gold/Black and Light Iron Ore/Lilac Bloom/Medium Olive/Anthracite — have that full 43% discount, but the other colorways are on sale as well.  Nike Wildhorse 8 Trail Running Shoes, $80 (was $140) at Nike Courtesy of Nike The Wildhorse 8 is a dependable, durable trail shoe with a multitude of uses—I us...

Men’s Journal aims to feature only the best products and services.  If you buy something via one of our links, we may earn a commission. People rave about cushy sneakers from Hoka , Asics , and other top-tier brands, but those high-end sneakers usually come with high-end price tags. That’s why we’re stoked about the Nortiv8 ActiveFloat sneaker —it offers primo cushioning at an unbeatable price. For a limited time, this already affordable shoe is on sale for just $40 on Amazon, which is a 20% discount off the usual $50 price tag. These well-cushioned shoes have earned glowing reviews, with shoppers calling them “ so springy ” and “ instantly comfortable .” The shoe is available in sizes 7.5 to 13, and you can choose between seven colorways (although the Apricot colorway is only discounted 15% percent). Nortiv 8 ActiveFloat Sneakers, $40 (was $50) at Amazon Courtesy of Amazon The Nortiv8 ActiveFloat Sneaker is a well-cushioned shoe designed for running, workouts, walking, ...

Men’s Journal aims to feature only the best products and services.  If you buy something via one of our links, we may earn a commission. Finding quality outdoor furniture can feel like searching for a needle in a haystack. Luckily, Walmart has been serving up deals on excellent patio furniture lately, and the retailer’s latest sale has us dreaming about sitting around the bonfire. The highly rated, super versatile WestinTrends Outdoor Folding Adirondack Chair is a massive 63% off right now, bringing the price down from $240 to just $90. This outdoor chair has earned hundreds of five-star ratings for its comfortable design and sturdy feel. There are 14 colorways available—all discounted—so you’re sure to find a chair that matches your outdoor patio decor. WestinTrends Outdoor Folding Adirondack Chair, $90 (was $240) at Walmart Courtesy of Walmart The WestinTrends Outdoor Folding Adirondack chair combines the iconic look of wooden Adirondack chairs with a folding design...

McDonald's reported a one percent decline in quarterly earnings during a call with investors on Monday morning, marking the first global drop in sales per store since the fourth quarter of 2020. Leaders within the company are aware that higher prices have been scaring customers away , and are already pivoting towards value strategies to lure them back. "Consumers still recognize us as the value leader versus our key competitors, it’s clear that our value leadership gap has recently shrunk," said McDonald's global chairman, president, and CEO Chris Kempczinski during the call, according to  ABC News . "We are working to fix that with pace." In addition to same-stores sales losses, McDonald's also failed to meet Wall Street expectations. The company was projected to pull in $6.61 billion in revenue, but earned just $6.49 billion in the quarter ending on June 30. Per-share earnings were also reported at $2.80, adjusted to $2.97, which fell far below the ...

Practice for the Olympic Triathlon, set to be held in the River Seine, has been canceled for the second day in a row due to the river’s pollution. Paris 2024 officials confirmed the news in a statement to People on Monday morning. The practice, which was scheduled for 8 a.m. local time, was called off shortly before “following a meeting on water quality.” Practice was similarly canceled on Sunday, July 28, over similar concerns. "Paris 2024 and World Triathlon reiterates that the priority is the health of the athletes," the statement read. "The tests carried out in the Seine yesterday revealed water quality levels that in the view of the international federation, World Triathlon, did not provide sufficient guarantees to allow the event to be held. This is due to rain that has fallen on Paris on 26 and 27 July and the impact it had on the Seine river." However, Olympic officials said they are hopeful that the water quality will improve when the competitions begin...

Deadpool & Wolverine rejuvenated the summer box office and notched the highest opening for any R-rated film in history with a massive $211 million three-day gross. Variety reported that Shawn Levy’s third franchise installment currently holds the record for one of the largest North American debuts of all time. Deadpool & Wolverine unites two of Marvel’s most beloved characters (played by Ryan Reynolds , who also received the screenplay's top writing credit, and Hugh Jackman , respectively) in a multiverse-spanning tale that tasks the central heroes with uniting a disparate group of Marvel’s Fox-era properties. Heading into the weekend, analysts were projecting a still-impressive debut of somewhere between $160 million to $170 million. More bullish estimates pegged it at $180 million, but few anticipated that the movie would cross the $200 million mark in its first few days. The movie collected another $233.3 million in international territories, bringing its total cu...

Beachgoers in Rhode Island were both amused and horrified when a massive swarm of dragonflies descended upon a popular beach over the weekend, sending some running for cover. The incident occurred at Misquamicut Beach in Westerly, RI on Saturday afternoon. According to Boston's WCVB NewsCenter 5 , the beach was crowded at the time of the so-called "invasion." "I was enjoying a nice day at Misquamicut State Beach until we endured a dragonfly apocalypse," said one witness, Stephanie Martin, who captured footage of the swarm. In the video, children can be heard screaming as the flying insects swarmed everywhere. Several adults likewise could be seen documenting the mayhem with their phones. Would you stay or go? ⛱️🤔⁉️ Dragonflies swarmed a busy Rhode Island beach on Saturday -- you can hear children screaming as they flew past. https://t.co/xSc1cvImf9 pic.twitter.com/KnhPNf3UUI — WCVB-TV Boston (@WCVB) July 28, 2024 However, while the sight of thousands o...

Former MLB pitcher Reyes Moronta has died at 31, reported The New York Post and the Dominican outlet El Pregonero . Mortana died in a “driving accident” in the Dominican Republic on Saturday. MLB insider Hector Gomez reported that Moronta was driving a four-wheeler back to his home in the Quinigua neighborhood near Santiago de los Caballeros. He shared a photo on X (formerly Twitter) of a four-wheeler overturned on its side. Moronta pitched for four MLB teams over the course of six years. He was drafted onto the Bravos de León of the Mexican League in May before being released in July. He had most recently acquired by the Aguilas Cibaeñas. “We deeply regret the departure of Reyes Moronta. We wish family and friends a quick resignation to this news,” Bravos de León wrote in a statement posted to X. “A hug to heaven.” In a separate post, the Mexican Baseball League honored Moronta, saying that it “deeply regrets the death of former player Reyes Moronta. We join in the grief that...

The new Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof Rye is the 13th release in the esteemed whiskey collection from Buffalo Trace. The latest hooch, just the second rye in the collection thus far, hits glass at a steamy 126 proof.  But its assertiveness at that proof was compelling enough that master distiller Harlen Wheatley was willing to eschew the bottled in bond classification typically seen from these releases, all in service of flavor. (Anything bottled in bond must be at least four years in age, sourced from a single distillery during a single distillation season, and bottled at 100 proof). “Spirits enthusiasts know that there is no experience quite like tasting a whiskey in its truest, untouched form—straight from the barrel,” Wheatley said in a press release. “Barrel Proof Rye takes the beloved recipe of Colonel E.H. Taylor Straight Rye Whiskey to a new level and brings a new release that perfectly complements the E.H. Taylor, Jr. Collection.” It's an herbaceo...

Scientists continue to search for potential causes that can lead a person to develop Alzheimer's or Parkinson's disease as the years go on. In their latest discovery, a group of researchers found a possible correlation between neurodegenerative disease and how our body stores fat.  The study, published July 24 in the Neurology journal, tracked the health and body characteristics of nearly 413,000 British people over a nine-year period. The team measured each person's waist and hip and tested their hand-grip strength, bone density, and fat and lean mass.  Over a nine-year span, 8,224 people went on to develop neurodegenerative diseases. In most cases, this was Alzheimer's, other forms of dementia , or Parkinson's. Most interestingly, the researchers found that participants with relatively high levels of fat in their belly and arms were between 13 and 18 percent more prone to developing a neurodegenerative disease. On the flip side, those with relatively good mus...

Crocodiles have been crawling around the Earth much longer than humans have. In ancient Egypt, they were revered creatures that were sometimes used in ritual sacrifice to the crocodile god Sobek and mummified just like humans. Those remains can tell us something about other practices in the region thousands of years ago.  Researchers at the University of Manchester sought to learn more themselves. In a new study published in the  Digital Applications in Archaeology and Cultural Heritage   journal, scientists divulged what they found when they looked inside a preserved crocodilian that has been on display at Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery.  Unlike mummified humans, crocodiles' innards were kept intact when used for sacrifice rituals. To explore the animal's stomach without cutting it open, the scientists used non-invasive techniques like X-rays and CT scans to see what it had been eating when it died. The animal mummy is estimated to be between 2,000 and 3,000 y...

While Old Forester might be most famous for its Birthday Bourbon  (and more recently for its 117 Series ), the brand also offers a variety of single barrel whiskeys that give a glimpse into the brand’s process. Of such releases, President's Choice may be the most coveted, and the brand just launched a limited-edition summer bottling of it. Old Forester President's Choice traces its roots back to 1964, when former Brown-Forman President George Garvin Brown II offered the first private single barrels to customers. This year's edition comes from hand-selected barrels with "truly exceptional character," according to the distillery, aged from seven to 12 years and bottled between 105 and 120 proof.  "President's Choice is our most sought-after product—and most people never get the chance to buy a bottle," says Old Forester master taster Melissa Rift.   Yes, it's challenging to find. However, this is the largest Old Forester President's Choice r...

Men’s Journal aims to feature only the best products and services.  If you buy something via one of our links, we may earn a commission. E-bikes are becoming more popular every year, offering riders an alternative to manual pedaling that makes getting to work, touring the outdoors, and having a leisurely weekend easier and more fun. But many popular models are still expensive, often fetching prices over $1,000. Thankfully, Walmart continues to roll back prices on its e-bikes , and recently, one of the retailer's top sellers received a discount greater than the price of the average bike. The TotGuard Foldable Fat Tire E-Bike is now on sale at Walmart for $660—a 67% discount on its normal $2,000 price. This horse-of-a-bike has been turning heads, and it's currently one of the top-selling models at Walmart after having earned over 200 five-star ratings from shoppers who say it's a "monster bike and moves well." It's only available in black, but there are th...

A pair of inconvenienced Delta passengers took matters into their own hands after their flights were delayed for days and they received no compensation for "thousands of dollars" they lost in the process.  The beleaguered airline has taken quite the hit over the past week in the wake of widespread CrowdStrike outages, which disproportionately impacted Delta compared to other leading airlines. As of earlier in the week, thousands of Delta flights around the world had been delayed with the CEO of the company estimating that "100 percent functionality"  wouldn't be expected until Thursday . Unfortunately, restored operations didn't come in time for the two aforementioned travelers, who shared their ordeal on TikTok. “POV: Delta doesn’t compensate for thousands of dollars lost from delaying our flights for days so we gonna get it back in the Sky Club," content creator Kyle Philippi captioned the minute-long video, adding a succinct: "This will set ...