Before we all flock to the gym this month, let's review the rules of being a respectful gym-goer. Plus:

• Build a better skincare routine: Better-looking skin is one New Year’s resolution men can actually keep.
• From Hoops HQ: We spoke with Duke freshman Toby Fournier about her basketball career and what she loves most about the game.

Please Just Leave Women at the Gym Alone

BY LOGAN MAHAN

Regardless of how you identify, going to the gym can be a nerve-wracking, deeply self-conscious experience. Feeling the eyes of anyone on your sweaty body — one you may not feel fully confident with and are actively trying to improve — is excruciating. Now on top of those fears, imagine having to deal with the unfettered stares of creepy, horny, creatine-guzzling men while mentally preparing yourself to engage in the inevitable polite conversation so they don’t murder you in the parking lot.

One of the main issues with harassment towards women, in general, but that also extends to harassment at the gym: in response to many women’s experiences, men are often dubious, claiming that they’ve never seen this type of behavior at their gym, so it must not exist. We know that there are men who don’t harass women, but there are still a lot of men who do, and informing us about the former doesn’t reassure us or change anything about the latter.

So what can you do as a man who frequents the gym (or plans to in the future) to avoid being the reason women cancel their gym memberships? Keep these rules in mind.

23 Skincare Upgrades to Refresh Your Medicine Cabinet

As the new year kicks off and your resolutions take shape, here’s one worth adding: take better care of your skin. It’s the perfect time to reevaluate your skincare lineup — figure out what stays, what goes and what could use an upgrade.

If you’re already moisturizing, kudos! That’s a solid start. But the world of men’s grooming is vast. Many guys stick with the same face wash or moisturizer for years, and while loyalty is commendable, it might be time to branch out. Consider exfoliating, try a toner, discover a serum you didn’t know you needed. Sometimes, a minor tweak or the right new product (that maybe you never even knew existed) can transform your routine, leaving your skin looking and feeling better than ever.

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