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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. 

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. 

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. 

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.

The New On Cloudsurfer 2 Is a High-Tech Shoe for Breezy, Everyday Running

The most primitive workout gets its most cutting-edge upgrade.

The Best Cardio Machines Are So Good, They Make Our Heart Pound

We found the top options for any kind of workout.

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.

9 Best Adjustable Dumbbells for Small but Mighty Home Gyms

The right weight is just a click away.

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.

How Sore Should You Be After You Work Out?

Muscle soreness isn't necessarily a sign you crushed your workout.

What's the Best Workout For Longevity?

Longevity doctors and other experts weighed in on the ideal life-extension workout routine.

How to Lift Heavy and Get Strong—Without a Spotter

A beginner's guide to safe and confident solo strength training.

The Best Recovery Shoes Are Like Clouds for Your Feet

Soothe your aching dogs with these top picks.

The Nike Flyfree Shields Are the Only Running Buddies I Need

Blocking out the sun, wind, and bad race day fits.

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.

This Fitness Trainer Is for Entrepreneurs Only

To train with Dan Go, you’ll need to start a business first.

7 Superior Workout Shirts to Help You Go Harder at the Gym

Banish those musty cut-off tees to the donation pile.

The Best Workout Shoes for the Gym, the Trail, and Beyond

All the best gym shoes for every type of workout.

How to Run Faster

A six-step guide to picking up the pace.

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.

What’s Better: Heavy Weights or High Reps?

Either way, for success, you will need to approach failure.

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.

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.