Latest articles by Sam Hopes
I drank cucumber water every day for 2 weeks — here’s the results
What does drinking cucumber water every day do to your body? We tested it out for 14 days to see what, if any, benefits exist.
I just tried the ‘Chelsea’ CrossFit workout — and it strengthens your entire body with just 3 bodyweight exercises
I just tried the Chelsea CrossFit benchmark workout, and it strengthens your entire body in just three functional bodyweight exercises.
I just did a puppy yoga class for the first time — here’s what happened
One writer tried 60 minutes of puppy yoga for the first time, and here's what happened, plus the benefits of just one class.
Doing exercise you dislike could have unexpected health benefits — here’s why
Doing exercise you dislike could have health benefits, according to some personal trainers. Here's why.
Just 5 minutes of these simple stretches can boost grip and build stronger arms and wrists — here's a quick routine to try
Strengthen your wrists and forearms using these simple beginner-friendly stretches.
Forget stretches — mobility coach shares 'squat like a baby' routine to boost hip flexibility and build lower-body strength
A mobility coach shares his tried and tested hip mobility routine to strengthen and open the lower body without weights.
You'll find this beginner-friendly exercise in *every* fitness fanatic's workout routine — and it’s not squats
Forget the gym, you'll find this beginner-friendly exercise in every fitness fanatic's workout routine, and it doesn't involve squats or weights.
I tried Olympic Champion gymnast Simone Biles’ ab workout — here’s what happened to my core
You can train your abs like Olympic gymnasts Simone Biles and Jordan Chiles using this gymnastics core workout.
Can you build better strength and muscle using the mind-muscle connection? We asked expert trainers
The mind-muscle connection is crucial for building strength and muscle and preventing injury during exercise — here’s why, according to expert trainers.
Yes, you can build upper-body strength without the gym — thanks to this 3-move kettlebell workout
Yes, you can build upper-body strength without the gym, and all you need is a kettlebell, three moves and 30 minutes.
Circular Ring 2 is now available to pre-order — and you could save up to $310 right now
The Circular Ring 2 is now available for pre-order, and you could save up to $310 by purchasing the ring early before shipping begins in June 2025.
3 moves, no weights — this 15-minute bodyweight workout builds muscle and and boosts metabolism
Boost your metabolism and strengthen your body with this three-move bodyweight workout designed by a personal trainer. It's beginner-friendly and only takes 15 minutes.
Yes, you can build core strength without weights — thanks to a personal trainer’s 3 bodyweight abs exercises
Build core strength and stability using these three bodyweight abs exercises recommended by a personal trainer.
5 most effective kettlebell exercises personal trainers use themselves — and how they build strength and muscle
Here are 5 foundational kettlebell exercises personal trainers use themselves, and why.
Personal trainer shares 5-move ‘Centurion’ dumbbell workout to build full-body strength, muscle and stamina
The Centurion workout is a test of muscle endurance and stamina using 100 rep sets. Our in-house personal trainer designed one and tested it.
I'm a personal trainer — instead of push-ups, try this exercise to strengthen your upper body and core muscles
The Z press builds upper-body strength and stability from a seated position. Here's how to do it and the benefits.
I'm a personal trainer — these are the 3 simple rules to follow if you want to build strength and muscle
A personal trainer reveals three principles to follow if you want to build strength, muscle, or both.
I'm not exaggerating — this is one of my favorite abs exercises you can do sitting down to build a stronger core
Overhead seated leg raises build stronger core and hip muscles with or without weights. Here's how to do them and the benefits, according to a personal trainer.
What's the best kettlebell? I'm a personal trainer and these are my top 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.
Adding salt to your water is trending, so I tried it — and here's what happened after just two weeks
What does adding salt to your water do to your body? We tested it out for 14 days to see the benefits and drawbacks.
3 moves, no sit-ups — try this 15-minute dumbbell workout to build a strong core and hips
Build a stronger core and hip flexors using this 15-minute dumbbell routine, according to a personal trainer.
You don't need the gym to build strength — Amazon's top-rated kettlebell is just $18 this Presidents' Day
Today's Presidents’ Day sales mean that the top-rated 5-star Amazon Basics kettlebell is just $18 for a limited time.
Personal trainer shares this one move to relieve lower back tension and reduce stiffness in your spine, and it really works
Open your hips and lower back using this one mobility exercise, according to a personal trainer.
