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Matt Damon's Odyssey workout is ‘very doable’, according to his trainer
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Matt Damon's Odyssey workout is ‘very doable’, according to his trainer

The star had five months to lose 15 pounds of fat while maintaining as much muscle as possible. Here’s how he did it
Dwayne Johnson's fitness routine for The Smashing Machine defies belief
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Dwayne Johnson's fitness routine for The Smashing Machine defies belief

Johnson’s long-time personal trainer breaks down the star’s massive transformation into a real-life MMA fighter
How David Corenswet built a physique fit for Superman
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How David Corenswet built a physique fit for Superman

Despite very human traits of hating lunges and loving cereal, celebrity PT Paolo Mascitti tells us how Corenswet got in shape for Superman – and says arch nemesis Nicholas Hoult (aka the new Lex Luthor) liked to crash training sessions in his own quest for physical dominance
Good luck trying to match Ralph Fiennes's 28 Years Later workout routine
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Good luck trying to match Ralph Fiennes's 28 Years Later workout routine

In 28 Years Later, there are many kinds of death. But for the 62-year-old actor, the only way to survive was to team up with master PT Dan Avasilcai and get in the shape of your life

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10 ways to build muscle as fast as humanly possible
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10 ways to build muscle as fast as humanly possible

Experts share the ultimate muscle-building cheat sheet that will help you streamline your training and fast-track your gains
Get down and dirty with these glute exercises
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Get down and dirty with these glute exercises

Experts share the best routine to strengthen – and enhance – your butt, including a twist on a classic that one trainer calls “the ultimate glute exercise”
How to prepare for the best workout of your life
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How to prepare for the best workout of your life

From carbs and protein, to caffeine and electrolytes, get your pre-workout prep right and the gains will flow
This handstand workout flips your fitness routine on its head (in a good way)
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This handstand workout flips your fitness routine on its head (in a good way)

Sure, nailing a handstand looks impressive. But did you know it also offers many physical and mental benefits too?

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Does walking build muscle, burn fat, or both?
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Does walking build muscle, burn fat, or both?

We all know that getting our steps in is good. But to ignite muscle synthesis and fat loss, experts have some specific recommendations
Incline walking vs. running? Here's the definitive (fat-)burning take
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Incline walking vs. running? Here's the definitive (fat-)burning take

A recent study compared the benefits of the 12-3-30 workout to running. Experts parse the results to tell us which is the better workout for burning fat
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Wait, is Hyrox for me if I hate running?

Tempted by a Hyrox but put off by the 8k run? These fitness pros have a training plan for that
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Wait, can doing pilates really shave time off your marathon PB?

Trading weighted squats in for a pilates mat is a killer way to upgrade your running technique and minimise injury. Don't believe us? We went and asked the pros for you

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How to build a six pack and actually keep it
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How to build a six pack and actually keep it

With summer over and your abs going back into hibernation, now is actually the perfect time to work on your core strength
How much you need to walk to lose weight, according to experts
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How much you need to walk to lose weight, according to experts

Yes, walking can help your meet your fitness goals. A sports medicine physician shares a step-by-step guide to burning fat without breaking into a jog
How Theo James stays ripped in his forties
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How Theo James stays ripped in his forties

The star of The Gentleman season two uses not one but two dedicated personal trainers – here's what they put him through
Getting pecs in 12 weeks is surprisingly quite doable
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Getting pecs in 12 weeks is surprisingly quite doable

Or so says PT Tony “The Wolf” McAleavey – argue with him at your peril

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12 actually great boxing gyms in London
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12 actually great boxing gyms in London

7 easy, high-protein meals that don't mean eating more chicken
11 gym essentials that every workout junkie should own in 2026
When is the best time to take creatine, according to experts
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When is the best time to take creatine, according to experts

Everything you should buy from Vuori, the low-key MVP of activewear
12 best watches for monitoring your health, according to experts
The best collagen supplements have got your skin and joints sorted
How to increase your overhead press, according to a 4-plate presser
These back exercises can actually futureproof your posture (when done properly)
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These back exercises can actually futureproof your posture (when done properly)

If you're not kettlebell-maxxing at the gym, do you even lift, bro?
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If you're not kettlebell-maxxing at the gym, do you even lift, bro?

Infrared vs traditional sauna: which is actually better for you?
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Infrared vs traditional sauna: which is actually better for you?

How long should you actually stay in the sauna?
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How long should you actually stay in the sauna?

What to eat before a workout, according to the experts
The best running jackets for battling the elements
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The best running jackets for battling the elements

Harry Styles runs in New Balances and a band tee (and you should, too)
The best Hyrox shoes for speed, stability and style
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The best Hyrox shoes for speed, stability and style

Now is the perfect time to try tai chi
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Now is the perfect time to try tai chi

Walk like you know what you're doing, please
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Walk like you know what you're doing, please

Body fat percentage: what you need to know, according to experts
On's Cloudrunner 3 is finally making stability running shoes cool
8 high-protein breakfasts you can make while you’re still half asleep
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8 high-protein breakfasts you can make while you’re still half asleep

Don't overthink your protein. You're already getting enough
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Don't overthink your protein. You're already getting enough

The best weight loss exercises are the ones you can actually stick to
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The best weight loss exercises are the ones you can actually stick to

Want to know how to get stronger? Try quitting the gym for a year
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Want to know how to get stronger? Try quitting the gym for a year

If you don't hate interval training, you're not doing it right
Ski mountaineering GOAT Kilian Jornet knows that grit conquers all
Increasing your potassium levels will make post-leg day less hellish
The best gym shoes for lifting, cross-training and beyond
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The best gym shoes for lifting, cross-training and beyond

19 Hyrox essentials: GQ-approved kit to carry you through the pain cave
Cold plunge benefits? They're all in your head
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Cold plunge benefits? They're all in your head

Clear protein is trending so we asked dieticians: is worth the hype?
Low weight, high reps vs high weight, low reps: the expert verdict
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Low weight, high reps vs high weight, low reps: the expert verdict

The best magnesium supplements for sleep, tried and tested by GQ editors
Make TRX training a bigger part of your workouts now
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Make TRX training a bigger part of your workouts now

Is the Brooks Hyperion Max 3 worth the hype?
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Is the Brooks Hyperion Max 3 worth the hype?

Taking up running for 2026? Gymshark's £45 shorts will pay for themselves
On's Cloudsurfer Max is finally on sale, and we're stockpiling
The best winter cycling gear will power you through cold, dark miles
The secret to Hudson Williams' glorious glutes in Heated Rivalry
The best January cycling deals include more than 50% off Le Col, Rapha and more