Joe Holder
Joe Holder is a GQ Columnist.
Why It's Better To Run Fast Than Far, According to Joe Holder
Plus, how to train with your speed in mind.
Can a Very Fit Human Run 25 Miles Faster Than a Horse?
GQ wellness columnist Joe Holder competed in the Man Against Horse race in Prescott, Arizona to find out.
How to Support Your Circadian Rhythms for Deeper Sleep, Increased Energy, and Better Health
GQ wellness columnist Joe Holder shares the simple tools he uses to keep his body’s internal clock supported through big days and long flights.
I Spent Four Days In Absolute Silence and So Should You
GQ wellness columnist Joe Holder says you don’t need an exotic location to do a silent retreat—just a genuine commitment to slowing down and blocking out the noise.
Jamaal Bowman Is Working on Wellness
The congressman caught up with GQ fitness columnist Joe Holder about building wellbeing in historically marginalized communities, taking better care of his own health, and his jaw-dropping bench press PR.
The Real-Life Diet of Ashton Kutcher, Who Is Feeling “A Little Bit Stressed” Before His First Marathon
Days before racing the New York City Marathon, Kutcher linked with GQ fitness columnist Joe Holder to talk training, nutrition, and that time he dusted Diddy on a run through the Los Angeles hills.
The Real-Life Diet of Rick Ross, Who Is No Longer Drinking Eight Root Beers a Day
The rapper caught up with GQ wellness columnist Joe Holder about taking meetings at the gym, learning to love burpees, and the why waking up in a hospital bed was the warning he needed.
The Real-Life Diet of Kelly Slater, Who Thinks Everyone Should Be in Therapy
The greatest surfer of all time caught up with GQ wellness columnist Joe Holder about mental and physical health at age 50, his personal nutrition bible, and why he still has the drive to take a shot at Olympic gold.
How to Build a Better Daily Routine for the New Abnormal
The pandemic has permanently changed the rhythms of life and work, and GQ wellness columnist Joe Holder says it’s now on you to create the habits you need to thrive in the current chaos.
The Real-Life Diet of Shaquille O'Neal, Who Got a Wake-Up Call at His Last Checkup
Shaq linked with GQ fitness columnist Joe Holder to talk about not doing CrossFit, his hot tub-based recovery program, and the five songs that get him pumped up in the gym.
How to Age In Reverse, According to a Generation of Super-Athletes
A wellness revolution in pro sports has allowed stars like LeBron James, Tom Brady, and Novak Djokovic to continue to dominate into (relative) old age. GQ fitness columnist Joe Holder breaks down the moves you can steal for yourself.
How to Design a Better Body
This summer is a once-in-a lifetime opportunity to create the body you want. Our fitness columnist designed a 24-step plan to help you work smarter, eat better, and get moving—starting right now.
How Embracing Stress Can Make You Healthier, Fitter, and More Relaxed
You’ll never recover your way to greatness. According to GQ wellness columnist Joe Holder, mindfully putting yourself through the wringer is key to living well.
The Road to Better Sleep Begins the Moment You Wake Up
You can’t “hack” sleep, but GQ wellness columnist Joe Holder knows what you need to do to improve yours… permanently.
What You Should Be Building Is Intergenerational Health
Our fitness columnist explains how true wellness is about helping other people in your community be well too—for the long haul.
Here's Why the Park Is Better Than the Gym
Before the cold sets in, GQ fitness columnist Joe Holder says we should all get outside and play.
Five Habits to Cultivate For a Stronger Immune System
Don’t just supplement your diet—supplement your entire life.
How to Strengthen Your Immune System by Eating Better
GQ's fitness and wellness columnist shares six lessons to improve your diet for overall health.
The Track Is for Everyone
GQ’s fitness and wellness columnist Joe Holder on the joys of running the 400-meter oval.
How To Run Your Way Into Better Shape
Our fitness and wellness columnist makes the case for running—and why you should (finally) sign up for that 5K.
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Why Being “Unhealthy” Sometimes is the Key to Living Well
It's not realistic to think that we can stick with our healthy habits 100 percent of the time. And that's okay.
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The Secret to Getting in Shape When You're Busy? Make Your Workouts Easier
Introducing the exercise snack.
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One Very Successful Man's Secret to Feeling Amazing in the Morning
GQ wellness columnist Joe Holder talks to Jesse Itzler—author, Marquis Jet-cofounder, and part-owner of the Atlanta Hawks—about what powers his success.
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What to Eat, Read, and Do This Month, According to Superstar Trainer Joe Holder
GQ's fitness and wellness columnist Joe Holder on the benefits of prebiotics, the books that help keep him healthy, and why one his favorite running workouts involves minimal running.