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The Best Easy Zone 2 Workouts, According to the Experts

Five ideas for rewarding low-intensity endurance workouts.

How to Boost Testosterone—Both Naturally and Not

Testosterone therapy is incredibly popular right now, but the science suggests a natural approach may be better for most guys.

Grip Strength Is a Powerful Sign of Health and Longevity. Here's How to Improve Yours

It's more complicated than picking up heavy things—but not by much.

The Best Fitness Trackers Help You Get More Steps and Better Sleep

If you didn't track your sweat sesh, did you actually work out?

9 Tips for Guys Who Want to Start Running (and Stick With It)

For starters: It's a great idea to mix in some walking if you want.

How to Grow a Rugged (Yet Polished!) Beard Like Bill Nighy

An expert barber gives us the rundown on achieving the Joy star's handsome scruff.

After Playing Trump, Sebastian Stan Got Himself a Swoopy Heartthrob Haircut

Let The Apprentice star’s flowing locks be the blueprint for your next cut.

The Best Shampoo for Every Type of Hair

21 dandruff-busting, volume-adding, bad-hair-day-solving formulas for your specific needs.

The Best Dildos Are the Full Package

Including ones that are curved, tapered, and ribbed for your pleasure.

Scheduled Sex Can Be Sexy, According to Esther Perel

The famed relationship therapist says a little premeditation can be a great way out of a relationship rut.

The Best Vibrators Will Get You Buzzed

Good vibrations all around.

The 25 Best Sex Toys for Absolutely Everyone

No matter what you're into, we've got the hardware to give you stronger orgasms and more satisfying sex. 

Our Collective Fixation on Productivity Is Older Than You Think 

In his new book Work, anthropologist James Suzman traces the rise of the productivity-at-all-costs mindset to the dawn of agriculture.

From Productivity to Psychedelics: Tim Ferriss Has Changed His Mind About Success

Tim Ferriss on his quarantine philosophy, funding psychedelic research, and why “not everything that is meaningful can be measured.”

10 Books that Have Helped Me Feel More In Control of My Life

Clay Skipper assembles a care package that'll help you maintain perspective, live a little more mindfully, and get you (even more) ready to leave isolation behind.

This Is Your Chance for ‘the Great Reset’

Talking to the author of Bored and Brilliant on making the most of quarantine. 

The Real-Life Diet of Outer Banks Star Chase Stokes, Who Said ‘Goodbye’ to Doritos

The actor told GQ about the mental break he gets from running, sparring with his stunt double, and how he works out to play a teenager.

The Real-Life Diet of Bodybuilder Chris Bumstead, Who Bulks Up With Grass-Fed Beef

GQ caught up with the five-time Mr. Olympia Classic Physique champion about cleaning up his diet, his dialed sleep routine, and not using bodybuilding as an excuse to be selfish at home.

The Real-Life Diet of Stephen ‘Wonderboy’ Thompson, Who Doesn't Puke Before Fights Anymore

The UFC veteran told GQ about how he stays at the top of the mixed martial arts game at 41 years old: sauna blankets, chocolate-covered almonds, and an unique relationship with his coach.

The Real-Life Diet of Giants Defensive Tackle Dexter Lawrence, Who Doesn’t Do Smelling Salts Anymore

The star of New York’s defense is powered by eggs, joint mobility, and dieting without actually dieting.

The 10 Best Rowing Machines Will Wring You Out

All the erg-onomic equipment you need for a full-body workout.

You Can’t ‘Boost’ Your Immunity. Do This Instead

GQ asked the experts to separate flu-season fact from fiction.

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

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

Do You Need to Worry About Rhabdo When You Work Out?

It's not common, but it is possible to go so hard you cause kidney failure.

Five Ways to Make the Treadmill Suck a Little Less

Runners call it the “dreadmill” for a reason—but there's lots you can do to make it a little more fun.

How to Get Strong With Old-School Calisthenics

Simple body-weight exercises can improve just about any workout routine.

Why It's Time to Embrace Hybrid Training

Experts told GQ about the power of combining cardio and strength workouts.

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

All the best gym shoes for every type of workout.

Should You Use Free Weights or Machines at the Gym?

Both have a time and place—but there are some pros and cons to know about.

How to (Actually) Burn Off Belly Fat—and Why It Matters

Not all body fat is created equal.

The Best Treadmills for Going Nowhere—Fast

From affordable folding models to Olympian-worthy investments, these treadmills will help you reach your goals, stay consistent, and better your health.

How Galaxy Gas Became the Defining High of the Brainrot Era

There’s nothing new about recreational nitrous oxide—you may know it as “whippets.” But a garish brand and a bunch of extremely viral videos have turned an old-fashioned drug into a terrifying new meme.

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 Best Gym Clothes for Men Make Sweating Look Good

Twenty-one activewear brands to help you train hard, lift heavy, and get off humongous fits.

How to Cut Your Own Hair, According to Barbering Prodigy VicBlends

And, in many cases, why not to DIY.

The Best Functional Trainers Will Take Your Home Gym to the Next Level

You need just one piece of equipment for countless full-body workouts.

The Best Pillows for Every Type of Sleeper

Not too firm, not too fluffy...juuuuuust right.

How to Run Faster

A six-step guide to picking up the pace.

How to Trim Your Beard at Home

You’re going to want to do this even if it’s still growing out.