AT 85, THE legendary martial artist, action icon, and living meme Chuck Norris is still going strong. Known for his unwavering discipline, calm intensity, and enthusiasm for roundhouse kicks, he’s spent decades mastering both the screen and the dojo. Here’s the gear that can't live without Chuck Norris.

“Your tools should work as hard as you do,” Norris says. “I love sparring with these gloves.” The palms are open, which enhances hand mobility, and they have that just-right level of padding.

Even heroes need proper hydration. Norris says he drinks this mineral-rich water, which comes from the underground aquifer at his 1,000-acre Lone Wolf Ranch in Texas.

Even heroes need proper hydration. Norris says he drinks this mineral-rich water, which comes from the underground aquifer at his 1,000-acre Lone Wolf Ranch in Texas.

“Hand strength is more than a handshake—it’s a statement,” he says. This trainer is built from aircraft-grade aluminum and comes in 11 strengths, from “Novice” to “Be like Magnus Samuelsson.”

“A knife isn’t just a blade—it’s tradition, protection, and practicality in one,” Norris says.

“A great cowboy hat can be used for weather protection, to fan a fire, and to act as a water bucket for your horse,” he says. “Not to mention they make a lady’s heart beat a little faster; at least it does for my wife, Gena.”

Charles Thorp is the Fitness and Commerce Editor at Men’s Health, where he shares the best product recommendations in gym equipment, recovery tools, supplements, and more. Following an early life in athletics, Charles became a NASM-certified trainer and began writing programs alongside the most respected coaches in the world.

Since entering the world of fitness content, Charles has had the opportunity to learn from and train alongside high performance individuals from the NFL, UFC, NBA, Formula 1, CrossFit, US Olympics, and Navy SEALs. When he’s not writing about training programs or gear, he can be seen at the gym or in the wild, putting them to the test.