Fitness

The Real-Life Diet of Davante Adams, Who Slimmed Down Before His Big Breakout
The superstar Packers receiver talked to GQ about protein powder, fasted cardio, and living on team food.
By Mick Rouse
The 2021 GQ Fitness Awards
49 products that will help you work harder, recover smarter, and look fly as hell while you're doing it.
By The Editors of GQPhotography by Martin Brown
The Real-Life Diet of Ndamukong Suh, Who Is Dead Serious About Recovery
The 315-pound Buccaneers defensive tackle talked to GQ about intermittent fasting, loving kombucha, and working with multiple physical therapists.
By Emily Abbate
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The 9 Best Watches From the SAG Awards 2025
Timothée Chalamet, Jeremy Allen White, and Adam Brody all wore killer watches.
By Mike Christensen
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Luigi Mangione Went Sockless at His Pretrial Court Hearing
The defendant, who faces several state and federal charges connected to the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, wore brown penny loafers to the courthouse, his ankles bare save for a pair of silver handcuffs.
By Eileen Cartter
How to Find the Motivation to Work Out, According to Experts
“Biologically, our brains are doing everything they can to not work out,” says one psychotherapist. But studies show that there are simple, concrete steps we can take to overcome that.
The Best Gym Bags for Schlepping Your Sweaty Gear in Style
Thirteen do-anything duffles sturdy enough for the everyday and stylish enough for a weekend away.
The Real-Life Diet of Sahil Bloom, Whose Productivity Window Starts at 4:45 a.m.
The author of The 5 Types of Wealth, A Transformative Guide to Design Your Dream Life on how he overcame his “devastatingly bad” afternoon slumps and why he sets daily A, B, and C goals.
Your Desk Job Is Ruining Your Posture. These Upper Back Stretches Can Help
The top eight physical therapist-recommended moves for people who sit all day.
The Real-Life Diet of Tayme Thapthimthong, Who Was Told Not to Get Too Jacked for The White Lotus
The London-born Thai actor went from training special operations military units to season three of the hit HBO show, where Mike White made him lay off the weights.
The Real-Life Diet of Mike Israetel, Who Doesn’t Understand the Fascination With Breakfast
The PhD-certified Olympic training consultant says that fretting over screentime is stupid and explains why he’ll follow Bryan Johnson to the end of the earth.
The Real-Life Diet of Arch Manning, Who’s Into Earthing and Cookie Cakes
The latest quarterback from America’s football dynasty is cutting back on DoorDash and Raising Cane’s and jumping from the hot tub to the cold tub.
The Real-Life Diet of Charles Vandervaart, Who Takes Sips of Maple Syrup Before Working Out
The Outlander star dishes about his love of rock climbing, eggnog, and his unusual form of pre-workout.
I Got a Sleep Study in My 30s. It Probably Saved My Life
Millions of men don’t know they’re suffering from sleep apnea. Consider this a wake-up call.
Do You Really Need a ‘Normal’ BMI?
The writer Kevin Schlittenhardt lost 40 pounds with a combination of intermittent fasting, weight training, and light cardio, gaining back his health and self-confidence along the way. Now he wonders how much shedding 10 more pounds and achieving a Body Mass Index of 25 really matters.
31 Ways to Get Your Life Together
Bummed out about the climate crisis? Back hurts like hell? Haven’t slept a full night in weeks? We don’t have all the answers—but do have few manageable suggestions for ways to take control and keep things on the rails.
How to (Actually) Burn Off Belly Fat—and Why It Matters
Not all body fat is created equal.
The New On Cloudsurfer 2 Is a High-Tech Shoe for Breezy, Everyday Running
The most primitive workout gets its most cutting-edge upgrade.
By Tanner Bowden
The Best Cardio Machines Are So Good, They Make Our Heart Pound
We found the top options for any kind of workout.
By Jennifer Heimlich and Hannah Singleton
Why Easy ‘Zone 2’ Workouts Became the Biggest Thing in Fitness
Low-intensity training is great for you, no matter what your fitness-tracking gadget says.
By Ashwin Rodrigues
9 Best Adjustable Dumbbells for Small but Mighty Home Gyms
The right weight is just a click away.
By Tyler Chin
The Best Gym Clothes for Men Make Sweating Look Good
Twenty-five activewear brands to help you train hard, lift heavy, and get off humongous fits.
By Tyler Chin and Will Porter
How Sore Should You Be After You Work Out?
Muscle soreness isn't necessarily a sign you crushed your workout.
By Hannah Singleton
What's the Best Workout For Longevity?
Longevity doctors and other experts weighed in on the ideal life-extension workout routine.
By Emily Laurence
How to Lift Heavy and Get Strong—Without a Spotter
A beginner's guide to safe and confident solo strength training.
By Maggie Slepian
The Best Recovery Shoes Are Like Clouds for Your Feet
Soothe your aching dogs with these top picks.
By Tyler Chin
The Nike Flyfree Shields Are the Only Running Buddies I Need
Blocking out the sun, wind, and bad race day fits.
By Tyler Chin
The Best Nike Running Shoes Make You Feel Like an Olympian at Every Turn
GQ's resident running writer Tanner Bowden gives us the official Nike shoe scorecard—and which model is right for which type of runner. Here's the breakdown.
By Tanner Bowden
This Fitness Trainer Is for Entrepreneurs Only
To train with Dan Go, you’ll need to start a business first.
By Ashwin Rodrigues
7 Superior Workout Shirts to Help You Go Harder at the Gym
Banish those musty cut-off tees to the donation pile.
By Tyler Chin
The Best Workout Shoes for the Gym, the Trail, and Beyond
All the best gym shoes for every type of workout.
By William Goodman
The 2024 GQ Fitness Awards
Tested and vetted workout gear that won't do the work for you—but will make it a hell of a lot more fun.
By The Editors of GQ
What’s Better: Heavy Weights or High Reps?
Either way, for success, you will need to approach failure.
By Ashwin Rodrigues
Resistance Bands Versus Weights: Why You Should Add Both to Your Workout
Resistance bands are great if you’re on the go—but experts say they're a worthy addition to a session even at a well-equipped gym.
By Tom Ward
How Many Reps Is Too Many? Here's What the Experts Have to Say
Arnold Schwarzenegger does a 360-rep finisher and calisthenics warriors go until they drop—but how many reps are actually good for you? We did some heavy lifting on one of the biggest fitness quandaries.
By Tom Ward