Lunges or Squats: Which Are Better for Building Your Lower Body?
“The lunge is a super effective exercise that targets all the major muscle groups of your lower body,”…
Eight Ways to Fit Workouts Into Your Busy Schedule
Exercise is undoubtedly good for us—research shows that it can boost our mood, our memory, and our physical…
Why ‘Time on Feet’ Is Such a Powerful Measure of Endurance
This story is from Manual, GQ’s flagship newsletter offering useful advice on style, health, and more, four days…
What Your Heart Rate Should Be While Exercising, According to Experts
Whoever we are, whatever we’re doing, we have a measurable heart rate. It’s a pretty clear sign of…
For the Best Fat-Burning Exercises, Slow and Sustainable Wins the Abs Race
There’s a (research-backed) rule of thumb that for the best fat burning potential, you should aim to reach…
Can Nitric Oxide Supplements Supercharge Your Workouts? We Asked the Experts
As obvious as it sounds, simply breathing is one of the easiest ways to increase nitric oxide production.…
You Should Be Doing Hamstring Stretches Every Day—Here’s Why (and 7 to Try)
2. Extend one leg out straight in front of you. 3. Place your hands on the thigh of…
Flexibility Is a Key to Longevity. Here’s How to Improve Yours, According to Experts
If your fitness routine includes a mix of cardio and strength training, you may assume you have your…
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…
Why more people are hitting the gym, not for six-packs, but emotional wellness
A few years ago, Huda (she goes by one name) from Delhi, noticed she was gaining weight, losing…
The Best Type of Magnesium for Sleep, According to Experts
If you go hard at the gym, it’s important not to overlook recovery. Stretching, foam rolling, and hanging…
How BTS Got So Swole, According to an Expert Trainer
And even when the BTS members can’t manage one more rep, Ho keeps the set going, helping to…