How to Improve Your Grip Strength
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Our Bodies Need Vitamin D—Here’s What Happens When We Don’t Get Enough
As far as nutrients go, vitamin D is one of the most widely useful—but oft-overlooked—things we put in…
I Tested an At-Home Pilates Reformer for Months—Was It Worth It?
Though Joseph Pilates developed his eponymous fitness method during World War I, it has taken about a century…
What’s Better: Heavy Weights or High Reps?
This story is from Manual, GQ’s flagship newsletter offering useful advice on style, health, and more, four days…
Does Walking Build Muscle, Burn Fat, or Both?
Walking is low impact, accessible, and free. But does walking build muscle? In a study on global participation…
Harry Styles, Jacob Elordi, and Austin Butler Can’t Get Enough of This Iconic Jacket
Aside from being tens of thousands of people’s hall pass, what do Jacob Elordi, Austin Butler, Harry Styles,…
The Best Time to Exercise Before Bed
There are some logical things we know to be true: working out is tiring. And being tired helps…
Walking Pads Are the Fitness Shortcut Busy People Actually Need
Finding time to slot exercise into our busy lives is a regular logistical challenge; and often, we come…
7 Magnesium-Rich Foods to Help Improve Your Sleep—and Your Mood
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Looking for a Natural Solution to Cope With Everyday Stress? Try Adaptogens
“Have you tried an adaptogen like saffron?” my psychiatrist asked me during our quarterly check-in after I explained…
When’s the Best Time to Take Magnesium?
The internet is buzzing about magnesium supplements: the benefits of taking magnesium, the different types of magnesium that…
Does Walking Build Muscle, Burn Fat, or Both?
Walking is low impact, accessible, and free. But does walking build muscle? In a study on global participation…