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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.
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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Longevity doctors and other experts weighed in on the ideal life-extension workout routine.
The Best Weight Benches for Pressing Toward a New PR
Whether you're on your way to benching three plates or just looking for a sturdy step-up platform, we've got you covered.
The Best Treadmills for Runners That Go The Distance Every Time
Whether you're training for a marathon or just trying to get your heart rate up, you need a high-quality machine that's durable enough for the job.
The Real-Life Diet of Lil Dicky, Who Is Careful to Avoid Salt Bloat on Set
The rapper and actor told GQ about getting a meat thermometer, his strategy for coping with 4 a.m. wake ups, and eating tuna straight out of the can.
The Real-Life Diet of F1 Phenom Lando Norris, Who Won’t Even Get Near Seafood
The McLaren driver told GQ about making batches of overnight oats, rehydrating with a cold post-race Coca-Cola, and the importance of finding quiet during a hectic race weekend.
The Real-Life Diet of Isaac Powell, Who Can't Turn Down a ‘A Fluffy, Flaky Croissant’
The actor told GQ about preferring to work out solo, being raised by a CrossFit world champion, and dealing with the pressure to maintain a “pleasing physical form.”
The Real-Life Diet of Deion Sanders, Who Tries to Stay Away from KFC These Days
Coach Prime told GQ about eating until he's satisfied (but not full), keeping almonds on hand, and why he doesn't eat soul food every day anymore.
A Full-Body MRI is the Latest Wellness Status Symbol. Should You Get One in 2025?
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Should You Try the 90-30-50 Diet?
There's no particular magic to eating 90 grams of protein, 30 grams of fiber, and 50 grams of fat each day. But you might learn something from trying.
How to Deal With Stress—Without Hitting a Wall (or a Bar)
Read this if you're feeling a little on edge.
The Real-Life Diet of Longevity Doctor Valter Longo, Who Wants You to Finish Eating Well Before Bedtime
GQ spoke with the author of The Longevity Diet about why you shouldn't skip breakfast, the crucial difference between fasting and dieting, and the problem with eating too much protein.
How to Lift Heavy and Get Strong—Without a Spotter
A beginner's guide to safe and confident solo strength training.
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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.
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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.
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This Fitness Trainer Is for Entrepreneurs Only
To train with Dan Go, you’ll need to start a business first.
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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 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.
By Yang-Yi Goh, Tyler Chin , and Will Porter
The 2024 GQ Fitness Awards
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What’s Better: Heavy Weights or High Reps?
Either way, for success, you will need to approach failure.
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The Best Adjustable Dumbbells for Small But Mighty Home Gyms
The right weight is just a click away.
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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
The Real-Life Diet of Furiosa Stunt Double Luke Davis, Who Works Out to Match the Actor He's Doubling
The stunt performer caught up with GQ about rapidly changing his diet from movie to movie, recovering from injuries, and the hardest hit of his career.
By Phil Schneider
How to Train With Heart Rate Zones
Knowing exactly how hard your body is working will level up your fitness.
By Hannah Singleton
Is ‘Run Fast, Squat Heavy’ the Ultimate Compromise Between Cardio and Strength Training?
Studies suggest that a mix of lifting and running is better for overall health and longevity than either workout in isolation—here’s a particularly intense way to do it.
By Lauren Wingenroth
The Best Running Shoes—No Matter the Terrain or Tempo
Whether you're prepping for a marathon, hitting the trails, or hopping on the treadmill.
By Tanner Bowden
The Best Gym Bags Are the Best Bags, Period
Eleven do-anything duffles sturdy enough for the everyday and stylish enough for a weekend away.
By Jake Woolf and Will Porter
To Start Running (and Stick With It), Do This One Thing
It requires some commitment up front.
By Emily Abbate