Latest articles by Sam Hopes
‘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.
The Puma Velocity Nitro 3 is the running shoe our testing expert would shop — and it's 34% off before Black Friday
The Puma Velocity Nitro 3 running shoe has dropped in price by more than 30% ahead of Black Friday, and our testing expert would shop the Puma Velocity range in a heartbeat.
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.
Move over Black Friday — Brooks Ghost 16 running shoes are our top-rated sneakers, and they're nearly 40% off
The popular Brooks Ghost 16 running shoe has dropped in price by over 30%, saving you $51 on one of our top-rated pairs of sneakers.
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
Black Friday just came early — my favorite Asics Gel-Nimbus 25 running shoe is nearly 50% off
The popular Asics Gel-Nimbus 25 running shoe has dropped in price by almost 50%, marking the lowest price in 30 days.
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.
