Can Anyone Catch Lamar Jackson?

Growing up, Jackson was singularly motivated to reach the NFL, and the financial stability that comes with it. “I knew I wanted to be rich and for my people to be well-off,” he says. “I don’t want to be around chaos.” But he had a silly side, too, and stayed busy playing football. “I was…

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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. Here’s an expert guide to the best pre-workout food and drink. Carbs are your friend When it comes to energy, carbohydrates are where your focus should be. There’s been a big debate about carbs (bread, pasta, bananas,…

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The Skeptic’s Guide to Red Light Therapy

This story is from Manual, GQ’s flagship newsletter offering useful advice on style, health, and more, four days a week. Sign up here to get it in your inbox. You don’t have to run in biohacking circles to have noticed that red light therapy is having a moment. You could just go to the mall….

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