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Drake Maye’s Stone Cold Touchdown Sends Patriots to Super Bowl 60

It’s official, the New England Patriots are chasing a seventh Super Bowl victory after a gritty performance in icy conditions saw them beat the Denver Broncos 10-7 in the AFC Championship on Jan 25, 2026. Of course, the big story was Drake Maye making the only touchdown for his team — in less than favorable conditions. Despite the treacherous snow and ice on the ground, where running and passing was no mean feat, 23-year-old Maye delivered a heroic performance, rushing 6 yards to score the Patriots only touchdown of the game. To do so, he had to get past Bronco’s linebacker Jonah Elliss, fending him off with a stiff shoulder block as he completed the down. View this post on Instagram What Made Drake Maye’s Touchdown So Impressive? “I’m just proud of this team,” said Maye, commenting on Super Bowl qualification shortly after beating the Bronco’s. Maye is now the second-youngest starting quarterback to reach the Super Bowl, following only Miami...
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Why Bodyweight Training Builds Stronger, More Durable Athletes Than Heavy Lifting Alone

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Bodyweight training keeps bumping into the same criticism: it won’t make you strong. It’s true that at a certain point, you will need external loads to build more strength. But many lifters focus on the shortcomings of bodyweight training rather than its benefits, explains Brad Kolowich Jr. “If you can’t control your own body, you don’t truly own your strength.” In his new book, The Bodyweight Blueprint , strength coach Brad Kolowich Jr. aims to dispel the myths surrounding bodyweight training and provide a blueprint for getting strong anytime, anywhere. Kolowich, a lifelong athlete and strength coach, trains high-profile bodies such as Tyler Perry, Cody Rhodes, Alicia Silverstone, Luke Evans, and Yahya Abdul-Mateen II, using bodyweight methods. If it works for them, there’s no reason why it shouldn’t work for you, too. View this post on Instagram Who Is Brad Kolowich Jr. ? Before training A-list celebrities, he was a nationally competitive te...
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Alex Honnold Free-Solos Taipei 101: The Science Behind Fear, Fitness, and Extreme Performance

History was made in nail biting fashion on January 25, 2026, when Alex Honnold, free-soloed one of the world’s most iconic skyscrapers, becoming the first person to climb Taipei 101 without the aid of a rope or harness. It was such an extraordinary feat that many of those who watched the high-stakes challenge wondered the same thing: does Honnold experience fear? Interestingly, scientists aimed to answer this question almost a decade ago, with surprising results. When the inspirational climber from Sacramento, California became the first person to free solo an ascent with a 5.13a grade during a 2,900-feet journey in 2017 , Honnold’s epic endeavor was hailed as “one of the greatest athletic feats of any kind, ever,” by The New York Times. As an intelligent athlete and author, the 40-year-old has won awards in the Alpines and completed many major milestones, but his recent solo scaling of Taipei 101 in Thailand, broadcast live via Netflix, has once again caught the public’s imagination...
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Milos Sarcev, 62, Hack Presses Seven Plates: Why the Hack Press Is a Joint-Friendly Leg Builder

On Episode 269 of The Menace Podcast, host Dennis James and regular cohort Jose Raymond wanted to find out more following a recent Instagram reel that shows Milos Sarcev hack pressing with seven plates on each side of the machine. Milos Sarcev may be 62, but the former Mr. Yugoslavia and Mr. Universe still loves the thrill of the pump. This was evident when ‘The Mind’ took to Instagram on Jan. 20, 2026, to share a video of him lifting seven plates on each side of a hack press. “I was like, ‘oh boy!’” said Dennis “The Menace” James on seeing the clip. “He’s gonna be in bed tonight with those hips screaming.” Instead, Sarcev praised the hack press for it’s comfortable feel, and explained why it works so well for him. Milos Sarcev Explains the Pros of the Hack Press With a hip replacement and wear and tear on his knees to deal with, lifting heavy would not be for everyone, but for Milos Sarcev, the thrill of lifting a heavy weight is not an experience that he’s willing to leave behind...
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Tried and Tested: The 8 Best At-Home Saunas in 2026

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I’ve sat in many saunas that look impressive but don’t actually get hot or hold their quality over long periods of time. That’s the problem with the at-home sauna boom. Everyone is selling “detox,” “weight loss,” “longevity,” and “biohacking,” but the best home sauna is the one that delivers meaningful heat stress, safely and consistently enough to use multiple times per week. Saunas are one of the most researched tools we have for long-term resilience, linked to cardiovascular health, metabolic function, stress adaptation, and lower all-cause mortality. But those benefits come from reaching the right temperatures, often enough. The Science Behind Sauna Health Benefits Much of what we know about the health benefits of sauna bathing comes from long-running Finnish cohort studies published in journals like JAMA Internal Medicine and Mayo Clinic Proceedings . Regular sauna use, defined as 4-7 at least 19-minute sessions per week at high temperatures ranging from 113 °F to 212 °F, has...
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How the Home of Miami’s Best Plastic Surgeon Helps People Rebuild Confidence With Loose Skin Removal After Weight Loss

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Shedding a lot of weight isn’t easy, is it? It takes discipline and patience. Often, those things are needed for years! Fortunately, for many people, there comes a day when the numbers on the scales stop changing. But does that mean their journey is finished? Not necessarily. Sometimes there’s another quieter chapter: getting used to living in a body that feels really different from before. Loose skin can be an unexpected emotional hurdle after weight loss. This extra skin hides hard-earned muscles, causes discomfort during exercise, and can remind you every day of the shape you used to be – but no longer are. For some people, this final piece of loose skin removal surgery remains the last barrier between their new self and how they feel inside. At Revive Surgical Institute, removing that extra skin under the observance of Dr. Morad Askari, voted America’s Best Plastic Surgeon 2025, isn’t seen as just a cosmetic fix. It’s recognized as the final deeply personal step in your overall...
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10 Underrated Strength Exercises That Build Muscle and Break Plateaus

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Walk into most gyms, and you’ll see the same lifts on repeat—bench, squat, deadlift, curls, and rows. They’re classics for a reason, but if you never venture past the basics, you’re leaving gains on the table. Some exercises don’t get social media attention, aren’t included in every program, and sometimes look odd, but they build strength where you need it most. These 10 exercises address strength leaks —weak upper backs, soft lockouts, and underdeveloped hamstrings—and help prevent grip-strength issues. These underrated moves build your strength where it matters most. If you’re serious about lifting heavier, feeling better under the bar, and building a stronger body, these 10 underrated strength moves are worth revisiting. But why bring them back? Read on. Workout Tips How to Turn 2025 Weak Points Into 2026 Strength Ga... These targeted tweaks will keep your progress surging into the new year. Read article How These Strength Moves Improve Your Big Lifts These exercises re...
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Viva Kreis is Fit To Serve Her Country In the Military and Sports

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In 1986, President Ronald Reagan was speaking at a proclamation for what was called “The Year of the Flag” when he shared what he felt were symbolic meanings for each color of the Stars and Stripes. “The colors of our flag signify the qualities of the human spirit we Americans cherish,” Reagan said. “Red for courage and readiness to sacrifice; white for pure intentions and high ideals; and blue for vigilance and justice.” United States Air Force 2nd Lieutenant Viva Kreis may have not thought of the flag like that when she said the Pledge of Allegiance or stood for the national anthem during her childhood, but she feels a much greater personal connection to the red, white, and blue now. “It means so much when you hear the national anthem before every handball game. The flag means so much to me now that I am representing our country in the maximum way possible. It’s something I don’t take lightly.” That deeper connection is because Kreis not only serves America in the Air Force, but ...
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Best Post-Workout Foods for Muscle Recovery, Growth, and Heart Health

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I like to say that when it comes to boosting fitness and achieving peak physique , your time in the gym is only half the battle. The other huge part of the equation is what you decide to (or not!) eat. Reaching for the right foods after some pec pumping is nearly as important as the activity itself. A body under stress from going big on the weights is constantly working to repair and rebuild itself, and obtaining the right nutrition from smart post-workout food choices is key to helping your battle worn muscles repair themselves and making them stronger and bigger. Yet, many people still neglect good recovery fueling practices, or think that a scoop of protein powder is all that is needed to bounce back quicker and stronger. Not sure how to dial in your recovery nutrition? Here are the research-backed foods you can turn to for top-level recovery from your lifting sessions. Yes, you need not be a slave to the protein powder. Top Research-Backed Post-Workout Foods MSPhotographic/Ado...
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