November 2012 | The Art of Manliness

A person wearing swim trunks is treading water in a large body of water, enjoying an aquatic fitness session with arms outstretched as sunlight streams through the surface.

How to Turn Treading Water Into a Legit Workout

Learn how to do pull-ups like a pro with this illustration of a man hanging from a ceiling.

Skill of the Week: Effectively Traverse the Monkey Bars

A person sits at a table eating a salad and using a smartphone, perhaps messaging their personal nutrition coach for tips, with a glass of water nearby. The focus is on their hands and the plate of food.

How I Turned ChatGPT Into My Personal Nutrition Coach and You Can Too

A person lifts a barbell loaded with red weight plates and heavy chains, using accommodating resistance in a gym setting.

Chains, Bands, and Bigger Gains: A Weightlifter’s Guide to Accommodating Resistance

An illustration of a foot with a cast on its ankle.

Skill of the Week: Tape a Sprained Ankle

A doctor wearing a lab coat and stethoscope writes on a clipboard form, with a blank name badge visible.

Podcast #1,084: Overdiagnosed — How Our Obsession with Medical Testing and Labels Is Making Us Sicker

A doctor measures an older man's blood pressure using a manual sphygmomanometer and stethoscope, providing essential care for men's health in a clinical setting.

A Man’s Guide to Blood Pressure: What It Is, Why It Matters, and How to Keep It in Check

A metal key with its head replaced by a magnifying glass showing colorful bacteria, on a green background.

Podcast #1,076: The Microbiome Master Key — How 100 Trillion Bacteria Influence Your Weight, Mood, and All-Around Health

A group of men in swim trunks standing in a line participate in History's Hardest P.E. Program.

The Insanely Difficult Standards of History’s Hardest P.E. Program

Which fitness program should I follow to ensure I am on the right track in my health journey?

Which Fitness Program Is Right for You?

A group of people posing for a photo during a MovNat Workshop review.

A Review of the MovNat Workshop

An Atomic Athlete Vanguard is firing a gun in a field.

Strengthen Your Tribe: A Report on the Atomic Athlete Vanguard

Browse all Get Strong

An adult dad walks with two children wearing backpacks toward a yellow school bus parked in a lot on a sunny, back-to-school day.

A Back-to-School Game Plan for Dads

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Podcast #1,056: The 80/80 Marriage — A New Model for a Happier, Stronger Relationship

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Podcast #1,039: What’s Behind the Rise of Parent-Child Estrangement?

Two cartoon-style hands holding each other across a table, one pale and one tan, as if bridging any

Take the D Word Off the Table

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Podcast #1,085: The Preparation — An Adventure-Driven, Skill-Building Alternative to College for Young Men

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Podcast #1,072: Men Don’t Run in the Rain — And 7 Other Essential Lessons for Being a Man

Three people with backpacks stand on a mountain trail, overlooking a scenic valley bathed in sunlight. One, guided by fatherly instinct, points out the view—launching kids into moments of wonder and discovery.

The Dad Instinct: How Fathers Prepare Kids for the Wider World

A family of four in a lively kitchen scene showcases their unique parenting style. The father playfully holds an upside-down child, while the mother, embracing another parenting moment, stands with a child joyfully perched on her back.

The 4 Parenting Styles (And Which One Is Best)

Two people sit on a sofa facing each other, engaged in conversation during a Marriage Checkup, with large windows and greenery visible in the background.

The Yearly Marriage Checkup

A group of men in black shirts stand outdoors in a circle, raising their joined hands together in a gesture of unity—building tribe and creating communities of men.

Podcast #1,068: Building Tribe — How to Create and Sustain Communities of Men

Line drawing of a person sitting on a chair watching an old-fashioned TV on a stand.

Podcast #1,060: No, There Isn’t a Loneliness Epidemic (And That May Be an Even Bigger Problem)

In a dimly lit room, the person stares intently at the laptop screen, immersed in the impact of an intriguing podcast.

Podcast #1,058: The Science of Porn: Myths, Facts, and Overlooked Issues

Four people sit at a table in a café, engaged in conversation while drinking from teacups.

Podcast #1,070: How to Have the Manners and Charm of a Proper English Gentleman

A man in a white shirt talks to a woman in dark clothing at a dimly lit bar; both appear engaged, exchanging classic 1995 flirting tips as they navigate how to flirt in the nostalgic nightlife setting.

How to Flirt Like It’s 1995

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Podcast #1,052: Stop Saying Um (And Fix the Other Vocal Tics That Are Sabotaging Your Speaking)

Three men in suits are smiling and conversing in a room with patterned wallpaper, their sense of humor evident. One man holds a cigarette, adding to the laid-back atmosphere where nobody seems to take themselves too seriously.

Why We Value a Sense of Humor (And Distrust People Who Take Themselves Too Seriously)

Browse all Get Social

Two pictures of a person holding a wallet with money in it.

How to Make a Wallet That Will Last the Rest of Your Life

A black and white photo of a man sitting at a table, showcasing the artistry of a Master Penman.

So You Want My Job: Master Penman

A group of soldiers, led by a combat medic, are bravely walking on a bridge amidst the chaos of battle. Equipped to save lives, the medic remains vigilant for any signs of

Save Lives Like a Combat Medic: How to Splint a Lower-Leg Fracture

Make a cribbage board with wooden cards.

How to Make a Cribbage Board

A group of manly men sitting on a blanket playing cribbage.

The Manly History of Cribbage and How to Play the Game

A happy man standing next to his car on a bridge.

How to Be Happy With the Car You Drive

Three American South men proudly standing on a pile of logs, embodying manly honor.

Manly Honor Part V: Honor in the American South

A man is doing a Stair Workout, running down a set of steps to burn off calories.

Burn Off That Pie, No Equipment Necessary: The Stair Workout

A drawing of a gentleman looking out of a plane window as he flies.

How to Fly Like a Gentleman

Unlocking the Science of Habits - The armor that safeguards us from the arrows of defeat lies in understanding and leveraging the Habit Loop.

Unlocking the Science of Habits: How to Hack the Habit Loop & Become the Man You Want to Be

Beef jerky in the world's best glass measuring cup.

How to Make the Best Beef Jerky in the World

A heartfelt drawing of a turkey and corn, embodying the spirit of gratitude through the powerful words

Manvotional: The Courage to Face Ingratitude

An old black and white drawing of a boat from Greek Mythology.

A Primer on Greek Mythology: Part IV – The Odyssey and Applying What We’ve Learned

A painting capturing the socialization between two men in a courtroom.

How to Network & Socialize Effectively: A Comprehensive Guide

An awesome uncle and a girl on a motorcycle.

How to Be an Awesome Uncle

A man snowshoeing in the frozen water.

Walking on (Frozen) Water: A Primer on Snowshoeing

A sword engraved with the phrase

Manly Honor Part IV — The Gentlemen and the Roughs: The Collision of Two Honor Codes in the American North

A 92-Year-Old WWII veteran in uniform giving advice next to a camper.

Advice From a 92-Year-Old Veteran of WWII on Getting Out of a Dark Place

A black and white turntable advertisement.

A Beginner’s Guide to Buying Your First Turntable

A black and white photo of a man holding a briefcase for a finance job offer.

8 Finance Questions to Ask When Considering a Job Offer

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