Latest articles by Sam Hopes
I'm a personal trainer — The 6-12-25 workout method is the functional way to pack on lean muscle mass and strength
Build muscle, strength and endurance using this volume-packed workout method
‘Get long and strong,' says a mobility coach — try this 5-move mobility flow routine to unlock looser joints
These five exercises from a personal trainer are beginner-friendly and unlock better mobility.
'Old school' step aerobics is making a comeback — this 30-minute routine is addictive and could boost brain function
Try this 30-minute Taylor Swift step aerobic workout and watch your mood and cardiovascular fitness improve.
Forget the gym — this 3-move kettlebell workout builds power, strength and endurance in your whole body
Personal trainer shares a three-move kettlebell workout you can do anywhere and any time to develop power, strength and endurance.
I'm a personal trainer — this is the one exercise I want you to practice daily if you're over 60
As a personal trainer, I recommend adding calf raises into your routine to build a stronger lower body and prevent falls and injuries as you age.
It's not planks or sit-ups — the starburst plank is torture on your abs, obliques and shoulders (so I tried it, and here's my verdict)
The starburst side plank variation strengthens the shoulders, abs and obliques. Here's why we love it at Tom's Guide.
I swapped sit-ups and crunches for the Pilates plank tuck — and my core strength has never been better
The Pilates plank tuck is a core-strengthening exercise that targets your whole core, glutes and legs. Here's why we love it.
I'm a personal trainer — try the old-school 'Run the Rack' dumbbell method to increase lean muscle growth
The 'Run the Rack' dumbbell method involves performing reps of an exercise to failure using each set of weights in the rack. Here's how it works.
No breathwork: Study says just 90 seconds of this annoying daily habit is a more effective stress-buster than exercise or sleep
A study suggests that daily humming could be more effective at reducing stress and increasing a state of calm than exercise or sleep. Here's how.
A yoga teacher says you can fire up your glutes and abs with these two essential exercises for beginners
A yoga teacher shares two simple and beginner-friendly exercises to strengthen your glutes and abs, and they're low-impact.
No, not ‘standard’ squats — this is the essential exercise I use to boost longevity and mobility after 50
Build strength and mobility and boost your longevity with the high-heeled squat.
Nope, not pull-ups — this is the one bodyweight exercise you need to build strength and muscle in your back and biceps without weights
Build strength and muscle in your back and biceps muscles, and improve pulling power using the bodyweight row. Here's how, according to a personal trainer.
11 best foam rollers: tested and reviewed by our team
We tested the best foam rollers on the market to help you boost muscle recovery post-exercise. Here are our top picks.
No, not crunches: Try this 8-minute 'secret' workout to build a strong and stable core over 50
Feature This eight-minute workout is the secret to firing up your core muscles and building strength and stability in your midsection.
Forget back pain, this low-impact ab workout builds strong abs in just 3 moves
These three core exercises build stronger abs without putting pressure on your spine, and they're beginner-friendly.
Your shoulders need this personal trainer's 1-minute hack for mobility and strength
Rotate your way to strong and stable shoulders
No, not weights — this is the one 'hypermobility' exercise you need for strong and stable joints
A movement specialist says to stretch less and stabilize more, so here's the one essential exercise to try for strong and mobile joints.
Over 60? I’m a personal trainer, and these 3 floor exercises will show you how strong your core is
A personal trainer shares three floor exercises to test core strength over 60.
The 3-3-3 workout rule is trending — here's what you need to know
The 3-3-3 workout method involves three days of strength training, three days of cardio and three days of active recovery or rest; here's how it works and how to try it yourself.
This is the minimum amount of cardio you really need each week — and how to achieve it
Here's how much cardio you need each week to stay fit and healthy.
My dad says this is the best anti-aging exercise I ever taught him — and it's not squats
Split squats build lower-body strength, stability and balance, and it's one of the best anti-aging exercises I teach for senior clients.
A Pilates teacher says you can fire up your abs and glutes with this 'essential' exercise for beginners
Forget sit-ups, crunches, or Russian twists; a Pilates teacher shares his ‘essential’ abs and glutes exercise for beginners.
Forget 'fart walking' — this simple after-meal workout boosts your metabolism in just 10 minutes
The 10-minute after-meal walking workout that boosts your metabolism and lowers blood sugar without vigorous or intense exercise.
