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How Dwayne Johnson Got Absolutely Yoked for The Smashing Machine

Johnson’s long-time personal trainer breaks down the star’s massive transformation into a real-life MMA fighter.
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What Your Heart Rate Should Be While Exercising, According to Experts

Understanding your heart rate is crucial for more than just reaching optimal fitness–it can also help to reduce injury and stress, and even predict illness
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4 Easy Shoulder Exercises to Get Chiseled

Want to max out the muscle growth of your shoulders? These exercises will work the anterior, medial and posterior portions of your deltoids.
Fitness

These Cardio Machines Are So Good, They Make Our Heart Pound

More treadmill, less recumbent bike.
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The 6 Best Ellipticals to Finally Hit Your Stride

Your low-impact era awaits.
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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.

Apple Watch’s New Hypertension Feature Could Literally Save Your Life

The latest Apple Watches include a new technology that monitors blood pressure. Here’s why one doctor we spoke to says that could be a ‘game changer.’

NAD Supplements Promise to Improve Energy, Metabolism, and Longevity. Here’s How Experts Recommend You Use Them

You’ll likely be hearing more and more about NAD. But what's the difference between NAD+ and NADH, and should you take supplements or get injections? And is it really effective for anti-aging?

Migraine Affects Men, Too 

Recurrent headaches are the number-one cause of disability of people under age 50, but remain under-diagnosed. 

The Many Stealthy Ways Creatine Boosts Your Health

The popular muscle-building supplement does a whole lot more than you might realize.

Three Signs Your ‘Acne’ Is Really a Serious Skin Condition

Hidradenitis suppurativa can be mistaken for acne. Here’s how to tell the difference.

What Is Hidradenitis Suppurativa, and Why Is It So Hard to Diagnose?

This chronic skin disease can look like a lot of other common conditions

How to Use Food to Help Curb Your Asthma Symptoms

What you eat, when you eat, and how you eat can make a big difference in how you feel.

7 Surprising Asthma Triggers to Know About

Including, how your emotions can bring on symptoms.

Are Buzz Cuts the Sexiest Hairstyle?

On the set of One Night Only, Callum Turner holds a pizza, plaid shirt, and possibly the answer.

How to Remove Halloween Makeup (The Right Way)

From a swipe of micellar water to a deep double-cleanse, this is everything you need to know to clean your Halloween makeup off post-party.

Nobody Wants This Star Timothy Simons Has Hollywood’s Best Faux Hawk

For the Netflix hit’s season two premiere, the actor’s hairstylist envisioned “a silver fox that fades into some sort of archaic maverick.”

How to Shave Your Balls

Beyond “very carefully.”  

Jenna Jameson Saw the 21st Century Coming

Podcaster Molly Lambert's Jennaworld traces the prophetic career arc of an iconic ‘90s porn star turned Queen of All Media.

The Very Best Sex Toys for Women

Expert-approved toys for better, stronger orgasms.

Meet the Nutmaxxers Obsessed With Shooting Bigger Loads

Both porn and a growing interest in self-optimization are leading men on a quest for enhanced ejaculations.

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 Marathoner Eliud Kipchoge, Who Uses a Glucose Monitor to Stay Hydrated

The fastest marathoner in the world is completing his last world major in New York this fall. Here’s how he’s preparing.

The Real-Life Diet of Wolf Blitzer, Who Almost Got Killed by an NFL Hall of Famer

Even though the storied CNN news anchor has to be ready for breaking news at any moment, he isn’t touching energy drinks.

The Real-Life Diet of Lukas Gage, Who Gets a New Therapist Every 6 Months

The White Lotus actor and newly minted memoirist talks “therapy roulette,” cryo spoons, and perioral dermatitis.

The Real-Life Diet of Travis Hunter, Who Loves a Jacksonville Chopped Cheese

The Jacksonville Jaguars’ do-it-all rookie didn’t change his routine much once he got to the NFL, saying, “I don't need nobody to tell me what I need to do.”
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How What You Drink Became a Marker of Your Identity

As Americans become more health-conscious, new alternatives to Coke and Budweiser have popped up. Their ambitions reach far beyond quenching people’s thirst.
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The Healthiest Time to Eat Dinner, According to Experts

For the most restful sleep and to maximize your metabolic health and longevity, you most likely need to tweak when—and what—you eat at the end of the day.
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The Five Health and Fitness Numbers That Actually Matter

Experts told GQ which activity tracker data is worth paying attention to.
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How (and Why) to Work On Your Laptop-Wrecked Posture 

Looking taller and more more confident is just the start. 
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The Best Morning Routine to Help You Live a Longer Life

Forget the rise-and-grind TikToks: experts map out the ideal morning to help you maximize your chances of living longer and better.
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11 Tasty Foods for Good Gut Health

Experts share the best foods for good gut health, so you get enough fiber, prebiotics, and probiotics.
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An Easy Morning Stretch Routine to Replace Your Doomscrolling

Struggling to get out of bed in the morning? This expert-approved routine will help you feel limber and ready for the day—all before your first sip of coffee.
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How Much Protein Is Too Much Protein?

Experts share how much protein you really need, and what happens to your body if you exceed your recommended daily amount.
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The End of Drinking Isn’t Necessarily a Good Thing

Skipping after-work drinks might be better for our bodies, but what happens to our social lives when alcohol is no longer part of the equation?
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Our Bodies Need Vitamin D—Here's What Happens When We Don't Get Enough

Plus, the best ways to supplement your body if you find out you're deficient.
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Incline Walking vs. Running: Which Is Better for Burning Fat?

A recent study compared the benefits of the 12-3-30 workout to running. Experts parse the results to tell us which is the better workout for burning fat.
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Here’s How to Reduce Your Sugar Intake (Including Six Foods to Avoid)

Everyone loves sweets, and added sugar is hidden in many seemingly healthy foods. But changing your habits might be easier than you think.
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6 Exercises for Bigger Arms

We spoke with experts to craft a research-backed blueprint to build sleeve-splitting biceps and triceps
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5 Strength-Building Bodyweight Exercises You Can Do at Home

Struggling to squeeze a gym visit into your schedule? These trainer-approved bodyweight exercises are simple, flexible, and effective ways to work out on the go.
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Why a Rowing Machine Session Benefits You More Than Other Common Forms of Cardio

Row, row, row your… way to absolutely massive cardio gains. Here's why the experts think jumping on the rower can give you an especially good cardio boost.
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When Is the Best Time to Take Creatine?

Here’s how to get the maximum benefits from creatine supplements, according to expert sports dietitians.
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How the Salmon Sperm Facial Became the Next Big Thing in Anti-Aging

Long a favorite in South Korea, salmon sperm treatments are catching steam in the US for their natural and lasting effects on the skin.
Shopping

27 Heavy-Lifting Brands Every Respectable Gym Bro Should Know

Gearing up for a half-marathon? Slanging a disgusting amount of weight on the bench press? Pedaling your way to a new PR? These names will help you train hard and get off humongous fits.
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How to Get More Deep Sleep, According to Experts

You’ve heard of REM sleep but what about deep sleep? Experts share why it’s important and how to make sure you’re getting enough of it.
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How to Liven Up Your Protein Shake Recipe: Bee Pollen, Baobab, and More

Bored of your daily protein shake recipe? Experts recommend under-the-radar ingredients and alternative protein sources to get you out of your rut.