Latest articles by Sam Hopes
This 4-move calisthenics workout builds mental stamina and boosts your metabolism — and I'm hooked
Find out what happened when one writer took a 25-minute calisthenics workout outdoors to build mental stamina and boost metabolism.
This one simple exercise reduces stiffness in your hips and boosts mobility — according to a personal trainer
I’m a personal trainer and this one-minute exercise reduces stiffness in your hips and joints — here's how to do it.
Two pictures side by side of woman (left) sitting up wearing Whoop sleep tracker on wrist in bed with amber bedding. Man (right)
Whoop study finds resting heart rate and heart rate variability could tell you more about your reproductive health, hormones and menstrual cycle. Here's everything we know from the research.
I tried 60 minutes of silent walking every day for one week — here’s how it helped boost my mental stamina
Here's how silent walking improved my health, and why walking without distraction can boost mental well-being.
Forget sit-ups — all you need is 4 moves and 15 minutes to sculpt a strong core and strengthen your hips
Personal trainer shares four moves you can use to strengthen your core and hips using a dumbbell, and it takes just 16 minutes.
I tried one week of 'caterpillar walking' every day — here are my results
One personal trainer tried caterpillar walks every day for one week, and here's what she experienced from the mobility exercise.
Strength training vs cardio: Which is better during menopause?
We asked women's health experts whether resistance training or cardio is better during perimenopause and menopause, and this is exactly what they told us.
Should you sync your workouts to your menstrual cycle? Here's what the experts say about cycle syncing
Experts explain how cycle syncing works and how tailoring your workout schedule to your menstrual cycle could boost exercise performance and drive better results.
The best hiking boots to buy in 2025 — tested and rated for mountain trails and casual hikes
These are the best hiking boots to in 2025, including the best waterproof hiking boots and the best hiking boots for casual trekkers.
You don't need leg raises to strengthen your deep core muscles — I’m a personal trainer, and I prefer the 'in-and-out’ exercise
A personal trainer shares why the in-and-out exercise is a worthy alternative to leg raises for strengthening your deep core and hip flexor muscles.
I did 30 inchworm push-ups every day for a week — here’s how it boosted my body
One personal trainer tried 30 inchworm push-ups every day for one week, and here's what happened to her body.
Oura's latest update brings AI-powered meal and metabolism tracking to the table — I'm worried this could go very wrong
Oura introduces two new AI-powered metabolic health tracking tools to help you balance your blood sugars using your diet and lifestyle. Here's everything you need to know.
I'm a personal trainer — this 5-move abs workout strengthens your core and hips using dumbbells
No sit-ups, just a five-move workout to strengthen your core using dumbbells, written by a personal trainer.
Forget weights — you just need 'dropsets' and 25 minutes to build full-body strength using your bodyweight
You don't need weights to build stronger muscles, just 25 minutes, 10 exercises and this dropset workout.
Ditch the crunches and sit-ups — use the ‘corkscrew’ exercise to strengthen your abs at home or the gym
Ditch the crunches and sit-ups and use the corkscrew abs exercise to build a strong core at home or the gym. It's low-impact and you don't need any equipment.
I'm a personal trainer — try these 5 kettlebell swing variations to build full-body strength, power and core stamina
Personal trainer shares the five kettlebell swing variations she uses to build strength, power and endurance, plus the benefits and how to do them.
What is exercise RPE? Here’s how it can boost performance and prevent injury
A personal trainer shares what the exercise rate of perceived exertion means and how it can help you boost performance and avoid injury.
I didn't expect this 15-minute kettlebell abs workout to beat me — but it torched my entire body and core in just 3 moves
This three-move kettlebell abs workout builds core stability and full-body strength without the need for crunches, sit-ups, or twists.
Can you lose fat and build muscle at the same time? Experts weigh in
What is body recomposition, and how do you lose fat and build muscle at the same time? We asked a strength and conditioning coach and a nutritionist.
What's the best exercise bike? I'm a fitness expert and these are my top picks
review The best exercise bikes provide a brilliant lower-body workout and they're a great tool for improving your cardiovascular health.
Forget the gym — this 250-rep dumbbell ‘chipper’ workout builds full-body strength and core muscle in 3 moves
Chipper workouts build strength using high reps to overload the body. A personal trainers a 250-rep workout to try.
I just tried a 60-minute puppy yoga class for the first time — I barely did yoga, but I nearly bought a puppy
One writer tried 60 minutes of puppy yoga for the first time, and here's what happened, plus the benefits of just one class.
I’ve been drinking collagen water every day — here's what I've learned so far
What does drinking collagen water every day do to your body? We tested it out to see what, if any, benefits exist.
