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Sebastian Langdell

Sebastian Langdell

The New York Times

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Men Need Better Fitness Role Models

Manosphere fitness influencers are the wrong model. Health requires looking at life as a whole, not as an exercise in “optimization.”

12.07.2026 10

The New York Times

Sebastian Langdell

A Medievalist Hits the Gym

After a friend’s death, a medieval literature professor learns to love the gym — and finds unexpected connections to his studies.

07.07.2025 30

The New York Times

Sebastian Langdell