Latest articles by Sam Hopes
'Bridal arms' are trending: This simple 3-move Pilates workout sculpts your shoulders, back and biceps
Try this simple Pilates routine to build strong, sculpted 'bridal' arms.
Forget the 'six pack': Build glute stability to protect your lower back with these 3 Pilates moves
These three Pilates exercises build strong, stable glutes to help protect your lower back alongside your core.
I'm a personal trainer: If you 'butt wink' during squats, try this simple trick
Butt winking could be hurting your lower back and preventing you from reaching squat depth; here's how to fix it.
Forget heavy lunges: Try this 'kickstand' squat for game-changing hip longevity and lower-body strength
You can improve lower-body strength, stability and mobility using kickstand squats.
Nope, not planks or crunches: 4 moves a Pilates instructor wants you to try to sculpt a strong, solid core
Four exercises you can use to build a solid, strong core.
Lower-body strength can decline by 5% a year after 50, says a study: Try these 3 Pilates leg exercises to preserve muscle
Lower-body strength can decline by 5% a year after 50, so we turned to a Pilates instructor for three leg exercises to maintain functional strength and muscle.
I'm a personal trainer: This 5-move dumbbell workout could help you build more muscle
This full-body workout only requires a set of dumbbells and five moves to build muscle and strength.
I drank warm water every day for 14 days like Jennifer Aniston — here’s what happened
What does drinking warm water every morning do to your body? We tested it for 14 days to see what, if any, benefits exist.
Oura Ring 5 leaked — this could be the new design
The Oura Ring 5 is rumoured for release in 2027; here's what we know so far.
A Pilates instructor recommends this 3-move 'deep core' workout to sculpt strength, control and stability
A Pilates instructor demonstrates three moves you need for a strong and stable core.
‘Undesk' your hips and build functional strength with this 3-move Pilates glute workout
A Pilates instructor shares three Pilates exercises you can do to build stronger glutes and open your hips after a long day of sitting.
The best kettlebells for weightlifting: I'm a personal trainer and these are my 9 picks
The best kettlebells for strength and conditioning, weightlifting, and home workouts, including Onnit, Primal and Amazon. Plus, the best kettlebells for CrossFit and competition.
You don't need crunches to sculpt a stronger core, just these 3 moves and a dumbbell
You can build a strong core without Russian twists and planks using these three exercises and one dumbbell.
'Your hips aren't tired, they're bored,' says a mobility coach: Try this 60-second reset to reduce stiffness
You can relieve tight hips in as little as 60 seconds, according to a mobility coach and personal trainer.
We've spent years testing the best massage guns — these are the 3 to buy
Review We've tested the best massage guns to boost recovery and reduce muscle soreness and picked our top three choices, plus recovery alternatives if you want to try something else.
You don't need sit-ups to sculpt strong abs, just these 4 moves and a kettlebell
You can build a strong, sculpted core without sit-ups, crunches, or planks using one kettlebell.
According to a Pilates teacher, this is the one move every beginner should learn for a strong, stable core
A qualified Pilates teacher shares an essential abs exercise for beginners.
I'm a personal trainer: These 5 'slow' moves are better than 100 lunges for building strong glutes
This lower-body workout strengthens and grows your glutes without glute bridges or lunges.
I teach mobility for a living: Unstick your hips and strengthen your abs using 5 moves that are better than sit-ups and Russian twists
You can build stronger core muscles while strengthening and lengthening your hips with this five-move routine.
I'm a personal trainer: Why you should sit in a Spanish squat for 45 seconds to build strength without knee pain (it feels better than any stretch)
Spanish squats are the mobility exercise you might be missing; here's why it's a game-changer.
I've replaced fart walking with 'awe walks,' and it has transformed my morning routine
Instead of walking workouts, I tried 'awe walks' to see if they would transform my morning routine, and I learned several things along the way.
This shoulder strengthening exercise can increase mobility and boost your range of motion — it's seriously improved my tight shoulders
I love this exercise for improving my shoulder health, and it only takes a few minutes.
I'm a personal trainer, and I'm begging you to swap pigeon pose or 90/90 for one move — try this instead
The clamshell runner's lunge exercise opens your hips and stretches tight glutes while putting less pressure on your joints; a personal trainer demonstrates.
