Latest articles by Sam Hopes
You don't have to lift heavy weights to increase strength — this quick and effective 3-move calisthenics workout builds your entire body
You don't have to lift heavy weights to increase strength — here's a quick and effective 3-move calisthenics routine for your entire body.
Forget the frog stretch — these are the first 3 essential exercises I teach to build strong, robust hips and improve mobility
There are three stretches I turn to before frog stretch for looser, more open hips and better mobility, and this is how to do them.
I trained for two years in the Nike Metcon 9 shoe — and it just dropped to $91 for Prime Day
Shop one of Nike's most iconic training shoes from the Metcon line for less than $100 during Prime Day sales.
I'm a personal trainer— I just built a home gym with these 5 incredible Amazon Prime Day deals for $150
Amazon Prime Day's second day of deals is underway, and I built my own home gym for under $150
Forget swimming or cycling — a new study shows this surprising exercise could protect your brain health for 5 years
A new study shows that high-intensity training (HIT) could protect cognitive health in older adults for up to five years. Here's everything you need to know.
I bought my stepmom the Apple Watch SE — and it's just dropped to $169 during Amazon Prime Day sales
You can save over 30% on the Apple Watch SE (2nd gen) during the Amazon Prime Day sales.
I test outdoor apparel for a living — my go-to jackets from The North Face, Arc'teryx and Columbia are up to 57% off for Prime Day
I live in these three outdoor jackets when coaching sports during winter, and they're all discounted in the Amazon Prime Day sales.
I did this walking workout twice a week when I couldn't lift weights — here’s what happened to my body
Here is what happened when one personal trainer ditched the weights for walking workouts, and the benefits of adding two types of walking workouts to your routine.
Stop doing sit-ups! Try this one ab exercise for a rock-solid core
You can say goodbye to sit-ups with this bodyweight exercise, which strengthens your core and hips without hurting your spine. Here's how to do it.
Here are 3 essential stretches that undo hours of sitting, according to a personal trainer
I'm a personal trainer, and these are three essential stretches you need in your routine if you want to release hip tension and build flexibility.
‘This is the best time to take protein,’ says a muscle health expert and scientist — and it will help you build muscle and recover
We spoke to a scientist and protein and muscle health expert to find out the best time to take protein to support muscle repair, growth, recovery and performance.
You only need a few minutes (and these 4 moves) to 'reset your whole body' and build strength, says a yoga teacher
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The surprising benefit of the ‘100 gram’ carb rule for better sleep that left me shocked
Too many carbs before bedtime could increase time spent in REM sleep and reduce deep, restorative sleep, suggests a systematic review.
Trainer explains the strength workout you need in your 60s to boost balance, muscle and longevity
An expert coach shares five beginner-friendly exercises that build strength, muscle and power for those over 60.
A yoga teacher says you can fire up your deepest core muscles using this one essential exercise
A yoga teacher says you can build core strength with these three yoga poses and just your bodyweight.
I’m a weightlifting coach — 5 ‘old-school’ exercises that still build functional strength and muscle all over
Build functional strength and muscle using these five "old-school" exercises, according to a personal trainer.
I'm a weightlifting coach — there are 3 times I prefer resistance bands over barbells to build strength, power and stability
Forget barbells and pick up a resistance band to build strength and stability in your joints and muscles, says a personal trainer.
These are the 3 bodyweight exercises I give clients over 50 to sculpt a strong core and boost stability — and they reduce back pain
A personal trainer shares her three tried and tested bodyweight exercises you can do to strengthen your core muscles and reduce the likelihood of injury at any age.
I asked a recovery expert what matters most, and here's the one metric you need to know about
If you want to boost longevity and increase exercise recovery, an Olympic recovery science expert tells us that there's a crucial metric you should track.
Banish ‘bat wings’ and sculpt strong, toned arms — you just need this 15-minute standing Pilates workout
Banish "bat wing" arms and build strong, sculpted muscles with this 15-minute Pilates arm workout.
I quit lifting heavy weights for 60 days — here's what happened to my body
I swapped powerlifting for low-impact movement like Pilates and yoga, and here's what I've learned about my body in just a few months.
I'm a weightlifting coach — these are the 3 exercises I prefer over push-ups to build strong, stable shoulders
You can build a set of strong and stable shoulders using these three exercises rather than push-ups, says a personal trainer, who explains how to do them properly and the benefits.
Top experts debunk the cycle syncing trend — 'The evidence just isn't there'
Experts debunk the popular cycle syncing trend, which involves planning your workouts around the four stages of the menstrual cycle. Here's everything they said.
