Latest articles by Sam Hopes
I’m a personal trainer: Here are 2 moves I swear everyone should do after 40
Focus on building strong glutes, legs and shoulders as you age with these two exercises.
I teach people to be more mobile in their 60s and 70s: 3 low-impact exercises you should start with
These 3 moves improve mobility and strengthen your joints while remaining low-impact; we teach you how to do them.
This 8x8x8 kettlebell workout builds functional strength, power and mobility: If you're over 50, here's why you'll love it
You can build a strong, mobile body using this 8x8x8 kettlebell workout.
I'm a personal trainer: This one exercise strengthens your deep core better than 100 sit-ups or Russian twists ever will
Your deep core and shoulders could benefit from swapping sit-ups or Russian twists for this exercise instead.
It's too hot to run outside, so I created a 20-minute HIIT workout you can do on a treadmill. Here's the routine
This 20-minute HIIT workout moves between walking, jogging and running to help you burn calories, build endurance and stamina and increase speed.
I'm a personal trainer: If you want to boost longevity after 40, these are the 5 exercises you should start with in the gym
Build strength and improve mobility with these five exercises recommended by a personal trainer; we teach you how to do them.
I tried this 3-move Pilates workout from a Pilates teacher — here are 3 things it did for my body
Here's a short but effective Pilates routine you can do on the mat or using a reformer machine.
Got tight hips? Try this 10-minute yoga flow to instantly unlock stiffness
A yoga teacher shares a short and effective full-body yoga routine for strong hips and core muscles.
I'm a personal trainer: Here's 5 'grounding' moves I recommend to anyone for fixing your posture and reconnecting you to your core
If you struggle to engage your core properly or connect with the ground during exercises like squats and push-ups, these five exercises are for you.
Best cross training shoes 2026: tried, tested and reviewed by personal trainers
The best cross training shoes for weightlifting, CrossFit, and Hyrox, including models from Nike, Reebok, R.A.D, and NOBULL.
Squats don't just build strength and muscle, they also increase functional fitness — here's 3 of my favorites to try
These three squat variations build strength and muscle and increase functional fitness; here's how to do them and the benefits.
I'm swapping crunches, sit-ups and Russian twists for this deep-core exercise — and my lower back is still thanking me
Your core and lower back could benefit from swapping high-impact exercises for this move.
I test the best exercises for healthy aging after 50 — these are the 5 moves that always stand out
Add these five exercises to your routine to build strength and muscle after 50.
I teach people to be mobile: If you're going to do one mobility drill for strong, open hips, never skip this
Strong, open hips are possible with the best hip mobility exercises from a qualified coach. I do this 60-second mobility drill almost every day — here's why I'm keeping it.
I added this one unexpected exercise to every workout for a month — and my core strength is skyrocketing
Here’s everything you need to know about the bear plank-to-pike push-up variation and why adding it to my workouts was a game-changer.
Forget sit-ups — 'This standing exercise is the smart way to train your core and legs after 40,' says a personal trainer
You can build strong core, hip and leg muscles using this low-impact lunge variation with or without weights.
A yoga instructor says this is the 5-minute yoga routine you need for strong and mobile hips and core muscles
A yoga teacher shares a short and effective full-body yoga routine for strong hips and core muscles.
No gym, no jumping, no equipment — this low-impact 20-minute workout builds bulletproof strength
You don't need to head to the gym, jump around doing burpees, or use weights to build stronger joints and muscles, as this workout shows.
I’m a personal trainer: These 4 essential exercises are 'liquid gold' if you sit at a desk all day
These four moves can help you relieve tension in your hips, spine, glutes and hamstrings if you sit for long periods.
I ditched my usual ab routine for these 3 dumbbell exercises for a week — here's what happened to my core
I swapped my usual ab routines for three new dumbbell exercises and tested them for one week; here's what happened to my core.
I'm a personal trainer who works with clients over 50 — these are the 3 mobility exercises I never skip
These three moves are low-impact and help your joints and muscles stay strong and mobile; we teach you how to do them.
After 60, this is the 10-minute routine I use with my clients to stay strong, mobile and independent
These five moves can help you build strong, mobile joints and muscles as you get older, and they avoid high-impact movement.
Forget crunches — this 10-minute core workout fired up my abs more than 100 sit-ups using a surprising piece of equipment
Grab a soccer ball or similar and give this five-move abs routine a try.
