How To Find Whitewater Rafting Paradise In Mexico

Mexico isn’t exactly known for forested, whitewater-rafting spots. But cutting through the southern state of Chiapas, near the Yucatán Peninsula, is one of the world’s most stunning river gorges—a roughly 50-mile canyon, with near-vertical limestone walls, that snakes through pristine lowland forest. Dubbed the Sacred Canyon of the Río la Venta, the gorge is occasionally run by outfitters during the rainy season, when runoff creates Class III–IV whitewater. The Wildest, Most Memorable Road Trips in the World...

July 2, 2022 · 5 min · 924 words · James Evans

Is Drinking Freshly Squeezed Juice Actually Good For You

Starting the day with fresh juice sounds healthy, but research suggests that it could lead to major issues. A nine-year study tracking drinking habits of more than 100,000 adults, published in the British Medical Journal, found that adding just half a cup of juice or other sugary drinks can raise your overall cancer risk 18 percent. How to Survive a Raw, Vegan Cleanse and Not Be Miserable Read article It could be because sugar causes visceral adiposity—dangerous abdominal fat that surrounds internal organs....

July 2, 2022 · 4 min · 778 words · Kia Parsons

Justin Simoni Hiked Colorado S 100 Highest Peaks In 60 Days Men S Journal

The nickname doesn’t really do him justice. Justin Simoni, a 36-year-old Colorado-based adventure junkie who recently rode and climbed his state’s 100 highest peaks, is known on the trail as “The Long Ranger.” But “long” feels like an understatement when describing the 60-day, self-supported, 2,344-mile journey that involved 384,184 feet of elevation gain (the equivalent of 13 summits of Mount Everest from sea level). Simoni’s bike-and-foot tour of the Centennial Peaks, which he completed on September 16, marks the only known attempt of its kind....

July 2, 2022 · 14 min · 2858 words · Samuel Miley

Kayak Fish Kbf Championship Prep Get Your Mind Right

Words and photos by Kristine Fischer “What would you do with $100,000?” Holding this greenback, with the thought of 100,000 more Lisa Lotts Rolling over those words over carefully, allowing them to linger in the air for a few moments. Soon I’ll be heading to the KBF Championships, the world’s biggest bass fishing event. I must have looked seemingly disinterested because my friend, muddled by the lack of acknowledgment sighed heavily and went back to spooling his reels....

July 2, 2022 · 12 min · 2552 words · Susan Jones

Omega Launches E Commerce Sales Men S Journal

There was a time where if you wanted to buy an Omega watch from the comfort of your own couch, your only options were vintage models sold through online watch exchanges or the swirling morass of eBay. And that time ended on Tuesday. Starting this week, American customers who are interested in buying one of Omega’s history-making watches can do so on the Swiss brand’s official website, making it one of a small handful of fine watchmakers whose new wares are available online....

July 2, 2022 · 5 min · 892 words · Garth Matheson

Recipe How To Make Salmon Burgers With Blueberry Lemon Raita

Salmon is packed with heart healthy omega-3 fats along with plenty of vitamin D, which helps to regulate insulin levels. Adding blueberries to the raita (a yogurt condiment) is a great way to up the nutrition, flavor and color of your burger. Grilling is just one simple way to use up a carton of blueberries a week. Recipe and photo courtesy of the Blueberry Council. For access to exclusive gear videos, celebrity interviews, and more, subscribe on YouTube!...

July 2, 2022 · 8 min · 1607 words · Brian Bennet

San Diego Surfer Becomes Toilet Paper Hero In The Face Of Covid 19

You wouldn’t guess stockpiling toilet paper would be the biggest priority during a time of crisis. But, if there’s one thing we’re learning through this COVID-19 crisis, it’s how much value a large swath of the world puts on TP. As the virus spreads from country to country like wildfire, toilet paper is being pillaged from stores. In pretty much every store worldwide TP shelves are restocked by night and emptied by early morning, frantic shoppers buying cartloads at a time for who knows what reason....

July 2, 2022 · 5 min · 862 words · Tommie Reynolds

Shaun White Surfs Kelly Slater S Wave Pool And Gets Barreled Video Men S Journal

Kelly Slater has been inviting lots of people to partake in the perfection that is his wave pool at the Surf Ranch in Lemoore, California. And the latest A-listers to get the call-up were Shaun White and Tony Hawk. While Hawk has not posted any footage or images yet, White has. And he admits that it was all about getting his first-ever barrel – which he does handily. You’ve seen @shaunwhite dominate the halfpipe....

July 2, 2022 · 5 min · 1055 words · Ramon Thacher

Shop Talk Lake Tahoe S Booming Sup Coffee Shop Men S Journal

What’s it like to run the first-ever SUP-coffee shop? The owners of Waterman’s Landing fill us in. Jay Wild and Ron Ayers love to standup paddle. They also love coffee. Oh, and they’re really into Wi-Fi and late-night, caffeine-fueled social debates. So, seven years ago, they opened up Waterman’s Landing—an SUP coffee shop on the northwest, California shore of Lake Tahoe. Waterman’s has since become a hub of all things paddling—and they brew a mean latte....

July 2, 2022 · 5 min · 1046 words · Alan Brown

Study Shows How Long To Foam Roll To Reduce Your Risk Of Injuries

You’re just back from a sweaty summer run and making a beeline for a cold shower. Researchers are suggesting some recovery first. The study, published in the Journal of Sports Science & Medicine, found that 15 minutes of foam rolling twice a week significantly increased flexibility after two months—which, along with strength training, plays a role in injury prevention. To get the max benefits, follow these tips: Don’t press too hard Tick off a checklist of body parts you want to hit Then spend a minute and a half on each of these:...

July 2, 2022 · 4 min · 771 words · Allen Fogel

Thailand S Many Standup Paddling Opportunities

Thailand is a destination that should be on every paddler’s radar. Not only is it one of the most affordable places to travel, but the country offers endless paddling opportunities. No matter if you’re into touring, whitewater or surfing, this country has something to offer everyone. Check out the action in this unique edit. The article was originally published on Standup Paddling For access to exclusive gear videos, celebrity interviews, and more, subscribe on YouTube!...

July 2, 2022 · 3 min · 620 words · Della Liles

The Art Of Bivouacking Sleeping On The Summits Few Dare To Climb

The tent was pitched precisely where a tent should never be pitched, hence the lightning strike. It was late September of 2011 and Jon Kedrowski, a geography professor and mountaineer from Vail, Colorado, had been racing from one range to the next for the past three months. His goal was both adventurous and, well, eccentric: camp atop all 58 of Colorado’s iconic 14,000-foot peaks. In order to view the video, please allow Manage Cookies...

July 2, 2022 · 16 min · 3197 words · Shirley Sullivan

The Best Athlete Inspired Medicine Ball Circuit For Strength And Power

STRENGTH TRAINING is synonymous with lifting heavy. It’s effective, but it’s not the only way. You can get plenty strong by moving lighter weights at high velocity, says Ryan Hopkins, co-founder of Soho Strength Lab in New York City. This trio of no-slam medicine ball moves is proof. Borrowed from basketball conditioning workouts, you’ll maintain control of a six- or eight-pound medicine ball throughout to have you accelerating and decelerating in quick succession, thus recruiting more muscles....

July 2, 2022 · 6 min · 1124 words · Candy Smiley

Tips For Traveling To Bocas Del Toro Panama Men S Journal

Beautiful Caribbean tropics paired with exotic wildlife and a pirate-themed bar scene, Bocas del Toro, Panama offers a little bit of everything for travelers of all interests. Popular for its international party scene, Bocas del Toro has so much more to offer than a Filthy Friday of boating between floating bars followed by a wild night of crawling from waterfront hostel to buccaneer-ridden cantinas. World-class scuba diving, empty surf spots, bizarre (but alluring) native wildlife, and even a village made entirely of recyclables all lay waiting to be discovered for those brazen enough to inspect the archipelago to its fullest....

July 2, 2022 · 12 min · 2499 words · Martin Eunice

Two Minutes For Rafting 8 Things I Learned From Floating With The Flyers Men S Journal

NHL teams might see a little more teamwork this season from the Philadelphia Flyers: After wrapping up their exhibition season, they embarked on a team-building rafting trip down the Colorado River. Tackling the namesake of Major League Soccer’s Colorado Rapids, they paddled the run to better their chances at a playoff run. When in Rome: Bringing some props to paddle with a pro hockey team. My role as safety kayaker? Fish out any players more at home in a rink than in the drink....

July 2, 2022 · 10 min · 2110 words · Gordon Dillon

Yoga For Paddling Anatomy Of Paddling

— An excerpt from Chapter 2 of Yoga for Paddlers by Anna Levesque — MY PHYSICAL THERAPIST/YOGA THERAPIST says that every muscle in the body has a dream of being strong and supple for optimal performance. Muscles want to be able to produce force when called into action and be able to yield when it’s time to stretch and relax. Unfortunately, our daily activities often thwart that dream by chronically contracting some muscles, leaving others underactive and sleepy....

July 2, 2022 · 16 min · 3360 words · John List

Birds Of Prey Final Trailer Margot Robbie S Harley Quinn Battles Ewan Mcgregor S Black Mask

Gotham City is about to get a new team of heroes. Margot Robbie is making her return as Harley Quinn in the new film Birds of Prey, and the first trailer for the DC Comics movie has arrived—and it’s pretty wild. Everything We Know About ‘The Batman’ So Far Read article The colorful, action-packed film picks up after the world-changing events in Suicide Squad, catching up with Quinn (Robbie), who is now out on her own and out of the shadow of the Joker....

July 1, 2022 · 6 min · 1112 words · Kent Dubberly

5 Power Pilates Moves That Can Make Every Athlete Better

At some point in the last decade, the badass prison-cell workout of a German circus performer and boxer interned in England during World War I got co-opted by soccer moms and college coeds. But more recently, some of the toughest athletes in pro sports have discovered the benefits of Pilates and added it to their training. “It’s hard,” says NFL defensive back Johnson Bademosi. “I’ve been training for football for 10 years, and the first time I tried Pilates, I felt like a child—I was really struggling....

July 1, 2022 · 10 min · 1962 words · Louise Villarreal

7 Resistance Band Exercises To Build Muscle

When you think of resistance bands, what comes to mind? Stretching, warming up, physical therapy? All are valid answers. But, did you know that bands are actually very effective tools for building muscle? Andrea Fornarola Hunsberger, professional dancer, personal trainer, and founder and director of barre and dance studio Elements Fitness, uses bands to help her clients with strength training. “Bands help to build muscle because they create resistance without adding dead weight (like with a weight or kettle bell),” explains Fornarola Hunsberger....

July 1, 2022 · 12 min · 2359 words · Charlotte Hale

Blunt Trauma Vaping Cannabis Extracts Might Hit Your Lungs With Cancer Causing Gunk

You’ve heard of dabbing, right? No, not that kind of dabbing. We’re talking about the process of putting a small amount of cannabis extract—called a dab—on a heated surface and inhaling extremely high levels of cannaboids in the vapors. And as marijuana continues to become legalized and grow in popularity (even a few pro athletes swear by the stuff), dabbing is becoming more widespread, partly because it’ll get you really high....

July 1, 2022 · 5 min · 972 words · Lillian Wetzel