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Matt Damon in The Odyssey
I asked Matt Damon's personal trainer exactly how he got him in shape for The Odyssey — here's what I learned

By Sam Hopes Last updated

Matt Damon's personal trainer, Gabe Stump, reveals exactly how he got him in shape for the action-packed epic The Odyssey.

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Crab walk: Man in a park sitting down with knees bent and hands placed behind his hips
A personal trainer says this is the 10-minute mobility routine everyone should do to improve walking strength

By Sam Hopes Published

A personal trainer shares a short mobility routine that prepares your muscles and joints for walks and walking workouts.

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Image left, close up of woman with abs, image right, writer Sam taking a selfie in workout gear
I've been quietly building leaner abs with this 5-minute 'core blast' workout, and it's a must-try if you suffer from back pain or tight hips

By Sam Hopes Published

A coach shares a short abs workout she follows to help build a strong core at home, and it only takes five to 10 minutes.

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a woman doing a chair workout
Can’t lunge or squat? These 4 chair exercises build strength in the quads, glutes, and hips

By Jennifer Rizzuto Published

According to a personal trainer, these are the chair exercises to add to your routine

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Sam performing squat at home on yoga mat
I tried this 30-day 'Fix Your Ankles' mobility routine to improve my squats — the results really surprised me

By Sam Hopes Last updated

I fixed a common problem holding me back from deep squats, and this Pliability ankle mobility routine helped me do it.

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Woman performing an Arnold press
We asked Tom's Guide readers for their favorite 'old school' weightlifting exercise, and this is what came out on top

By Sam Hopes Published

We asked Tom's Guide readers which 'old school' weightlifting exercise they like the most, and the Arnold press tops the list.

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a woman holding her knee
Over 60? A physical therapist says this is the one mobility habit to add if your knees feel stiff

By Katie Sims Published

If you're over 60, this is the daily mobility exercise you should be doing to protect your knees.

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Sam left holding a dumbbell smiling seated on exercise mat, right Sam holding a dumbbell in both hands close up
You’re spending too much on gym memberships — why this $11 dumbbell is all you actually need

By Sam Hopes Published

A coach shares why you only need a dumbbell to build a strong and fit body in 2026.

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a middle aged woman holding dumbbells
I teach people to rebuild strength after 65: here are the 4 dumbbell exercises I recommend

By Adam Meyer Published

Here are the four go-to dumbbell exercises this trainer recommends

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Woman using a workout app and syncing it with her watch
We've tested the best workout apps to help you train at home

By Jane McGuire Last updated

These are the best workout apps, whether you're into strength training sessions, group classes and yoga or you're after a budget-friendly way to hit your fitness goals at home.

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