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…
How to Prepare for a Better Workout
Pre-workout nutrition, workout prep—whatever you call it—has changed, and what you consume in the hours before exercise matters.…
Magnesium Supplements: Why Is Everyone Talking About Taking Magnesium?
This story is from Manual, GQ’s flagship newsletter offering useful advice on style, health, and more, four days…
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…
The Best Foods for Healthy Fats, According to Experts
Fat is perpetually villainized, but it shouldn’t be. You need fat to function. But the question is: which…
Want to Live a Longer, Healthier Life? It’s Time to Start Strength Training
At this point, the benefits of cardio are well known. A brisk walk or jog is good for…
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…
The AI Gap is Widening
De Bellefonds agrees, and that catching up isn’t a competition for the “highest number of use cases.” That’s…
How Many Days a Week Should You Work Out?
Mies van der Rohe once said that “less is more.” The legendary architect was talking about distilling the…
You Need More Protein If You’re Working Hard in the Gym—Here’s How Much
Heading to the gym to lift a few weights can be a gateway drug to a whole wellness…
I Tried a Full Body Scan. Here’s How It Changed My Approach to Health
It’s 11 a.m. on a Monday and I’m in my underwear, standing inside a sci-fi-like version of an…
Should You Use Free Weights or Machines at the Gym?
The fitness world is divided: On one side, you’ve got the purists who swear by barbells, dumbbells, and…