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The Real-Life Diet of Barry’s CEO Joey Gonzalez, Who Does 200 Minutes of Cardio and 500 Minutes of Strength Training a Week
A 40-gram protein shake before and after he works out, breakfast with his kids each morning, and candy at the movies. Here's how the Barry's CEO eats.
By Natalie Arroyo Camacho
I Swiped Tinder for Days in the Name of Research—These 5 Tips Will Make Your Profile Stand Out
Don't fall victim to these common clichés, blasé generalities, or self-deprecating lines to shine in the sea of swiping.
By Sophia Benoit
Want To Drink Drink Booze and Still Sleep Well? Experts Say There Is a Way
Imbibing in a few adult beverages before happy hour has been recognized as a sign of poor health and problem drinking, but what if we’ve had things backward all along?
By Brady Holmer
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Nike Is Finally Re-Releasing One of the Rarest Dunk Lows Ever
Twenty-five years after its Japan-only drop, the Dunk Low ‘Reverse Curry’ will finally be available worldwide.
By Adam Cheung
Nine Actors Who’ve Played Pro Wrestlers, Ranked by Acting and Wrestling Ability
As Zac Efron and Jeremy Allen White’s The Iron Claw climbs into the Oscar-season ring, we’re breaking down the best and worst performances in the only acting category where it makes sense to compare Oliver Platt, Alison Brie, and Mickey Rourke.
By Phil Schneider
The Hottest Sneaker of 2024 Is Already Here
Get ready to see the Asics GT-2160 pretty much everywhere next year.
By Jake Woolf
The Best Workout Socks for Every Type of Runner, Lifter, and Hooper
19 superlative hosiery options to help you train harder—and fight blisters and hot spots each step of the way.
The Best Running Gloves Give Cold the Middle Finger While You're Piling on Miles
"Cold hands, warm heart" need not apply to runners.
The 15 Skincare Products Every Runner Needs
Undo miles and miles of chafed nips, giant callouses, and sweat-saturated skin.
The Best Cyber Monday Fitness Deals to Help You Crush Your Goals (And Look Good Doing It)
From water bottles to weight lifting gear to workout shorts, we've found what you need to finish the year strong (literally).
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The Best Tobacco Colognes Are Meant to Inhaled
Take a big drag of warmth, sexiness, and bravado.
How to Handle Your Wet Hair the Right Way
Take a pro's advice on what to do—and what not to do—to your mane before and after the shower.
Why Eyebrow Piercings Are Everywhere Right Now
Thanks to ‘Saltburn’ and Gen Z's obsession with Y2K style, the nu metal staple is back in a big way.
The Best Musk Colognes Are More Than Just Horny
They're sexy and primal, sure, but still elegant.
What to Buy From Lovehoney, the Sex Toy Wonderland
It's like Amazon, but hornier.
How to Behave at a Sex Shop, According to an Employee
Jack S, whose “sex shop captain’s logs” regularly go viral on TikTok, explains the finer points of dildo-shopping etiquette and what it’s really like to work in sex-toy store.
How to Make a Tasteful (Yet Successful) Tinder Profile
Yes, you must write something in your bio and include more than one picture.
Yes, You Can Absolutely Buy Good Vibrators on Amazon
Orgasms—for men, women, and everyone else—delivered in two days or less.
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 Idris Elba, Who Only Drinks Decaf
At 51, Elba “knows what feels good," which is why he's on a high-protein diet, avoids caffeine, and practices breathwork to chill out his nervous system.
The Real-Life Diet of Cleveland Browns Defensive End Myles Garrett, Who Pulls Out the Stops for Cheat Breakfasts
“Most people know what they’re supposed to eat and in what volume … Of course, you have some days where you have to treat yourself.”
The Real-Life Diet of Eric Nam, Who Will Make an Exception for Nashville Hot Chicken
The K-Pop star told GQ about working with Jeremy Lin's trainer, making his mental health a priority, and cutting out alcohol on tour.
The Real-Life Diet of Chicago Bulls Center Andre Drummond, Who Misses His High School’s Curly Fries
The Chicago Bulls veteran broke down how the league’s approach to diet and nutrition has changed during his career.
There's More To Feeling Rested Than Getting Eight Hours of Sleep
How much time you spend in REM and deep sleep is crucial to feeling rested when you wake up the next day.
By Emily Abbate
This Was the Year That Weight Loss Drugs Showed They Are Here to Stay
2023 proved that, while we might not be ready for drugs like Ozempic, they’re not going anywhere.
By Will Peischel
This Was the Year of Obsessing Over Longevity
2023 saw celebrities, influencers, and ordinary people take big steps in order to live a longer, healthier life.
By Brittany Loggins
This Was the Year of Breathing Through Our Noses
How mouth breathing became wellness enemy number one.
By Ali Finney
This Was the Year Nicotine Made a Big Comeback
The addictive chemical resonated with both biohackers and analog cig-blasters in 2023.
By Ashwin Rodrigues
Why It's Better To Run Fast Than Far, According to Joe Holder
Plus, how to train with your speed in mind.
By Joe Holder
The Year We Realized Any Alcohol Is Bad for You
Unfortunately, this reading material wallops your idea of how many bottles of wine are appropriate for holiday dinners.
By Andrew Zaleski
11 Benefits of Running That Experts and Research Say Will Change Your Body and Brain
Put on your sneakers and feel the benefits of running, including stress relief, better health, and community. Here’s what you need to know.
By Emily Abbate
Research Says This Is How To Use Cardio To Boost Your Strength Training
Yes, you can build muscle (and a lot of it) at the gym while still hitting the treadmill every once in a while. Here's how, according to experts.
By Ashwin Rodrigues
Sex Lives: A Guy Whose Partners Like To Have Sex In Nature
Joe in Montreal broke down his sexual history to GQ: sex in nature, calling his partner's bluff on having an open relationship, and a threesome that resulted from spur-of-the-moment skinny dipping.
By Sophia Benoit
Caffeine Can Make You More Powerful At the Gym—If You Use It Right
You’re probably not taking enough—or not taking it at the right time—to get performance-enhancing effects.
By Hannah Singleton
Want To Have Non-Vanilla Sex in 2024? Download the Feeld App Where Anything Goes
More people want to have sex with you than you realize.
By Sophie Saint Thomas
Why Many Men Are Finding There’s a Fine Line Between Bulking and Binge Eating
If you start skipping meals while trying to get jacked, there may be an underlying problem.
By Andrew Zaleski
This Was the Year of Getting Enough Sleep
As rates of insomnia rise, we turned to Oura Rings, Andrew Huberman, and sleep travel to help us catch the right amount of ZZZs.
By Hannah Singleton
2023: The Year We Got Serious About Air Quality
Thank an ongoing pandemic, gas stoves, and Canada.
By Ashwin Rodrigues
The Best Sex Toys for Women Will Make Doing It More Fun For Everyone
Fight the orgasm gap.
By Kate Sloan
The Best Condoms Are Safer and Sexier than Ever
Size doesn't matter, but a better condom makes a big difference.
By Gigi Engle and Kate Sloan
Nine Low-Lift Ways to Short-Circuit Stress
Why your phone is compounding your tension, the simplest way to move your body, and the “Threat-to-Challenge Mindset Shift.”
By Emily Abbate