Latest articles by Sam Hopes
I'm training like an elite soccer player using these 4 strength and recovery tips from Man City W.F.C.
Improve strength, power and stability by training like elite female soccer players using these four strength and recovery tips, inspired by Manchester City W.F.C.
I teach people how to be more mobile: 3 low-impact back and shoulder moves that build stability and strength after 40
These three moves can help you strengthen your back and shoulders and improve your posture.
I’m a personal trainer: I added these 3 balance drills to my weekly routine, and it's changing how I move daily
These three balance exercises are helping me to increase strength and stability in my joints and muscles.
Forget sit-ups and crunches — I added this abs exercise to my workouts, and my core is still trembling
The three-legged plank and tiger curl exercise is a powerhouse for core, shoulder and hip strength.
Stop doing 100s of sit-ups to build strong, stable abs. McGill curl-ups are elite, and here's how to do them
Here’s everything you need to know about the modified McGill curl-up for building core strength and control.
We've spent years testing the best massage guns — these are the 3 to buy
Review We've tested the best massage guns to boost recovery and reduce muscle soreness and picked our top three choices, plus recovery alternatives if you want to try something else.
Best cross training shoes 2026: tried, tested and reviewed by personal trainers
The best cross training shoes for weightlifting, CrossFit, and Hyrox, including models from Nike, Reebok, R.A.D, and NOBULL.
I'm a weightlifting coach — 3 exercises I prefer over lunges for building strong, stable legs and knees over 40
You can build a strong, stable lower body using three weightlifting exercises rather than lunges, says a personal trainer, who explains how and the benefits.
Forget frog pose — I added weighted hip rolls to my mobility routine, and my hip strength has transformed in just 3 weeks
Weighted hip rolls help unlock tight hips and increase lower-body mobility; here's how.
I train clients over 50, and this is a simple and effective exercise I use to build hip strength and boost mobility
Add hip openers to your lower-body mobility routine and see how it helps strengthen your hips and glutes.
No heavy weights, this 3-move dumbbell abs routine is perfect for beginners and limited mobility
This three-move dumbbell workout strengthens your core muscles and is perfect for beginners or those with limited mobility.
Oura Ring 5 vs Oura Ring 4: What's changed for the 'world's smallest smart ring'?
Some big changes are coming with the Oura Ring 5 vs Oura Ring 4. Here's how they compare for size, specs, design, fitness tracking, battery life and more.
I train my 72-year-old dad, and here's the one move he swears by for building his functional core strength and mobile hips
Improve mobility and train your core to be functional using this one move from a personal trainer.
You don't need a gym membership to unlock stiff joints — if you've been sitting for more than 3 hours, your spine needs this exercise
Unlock your spine and hips after a long day of sitting at your desk with the reverse supine twist.
The best hiking boots to buy — 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.
I found a stretch that feels better than pigeon pose for releasing tight hips and glutes, and it's a game-changer for me
If you find the pigeon pose uncomfortable, the cow-face yoga pose can help relieve tight hips and glutes.
A yoga instructor shares the perfect 5-move 'micromovement' routine to prevent prolonged sitting, so I tried it for myself
A yoga instructor shares her five essential exercises for a micromovement routine that breaks up sedentary time during the day.
A yoga teacher told me to make this one simple tweak to pigeon pose, and it's transformed how I stretch my hip flexors
Pigeon pose is a deep hip and glute stretch, but this simple adjustment can improve the exercise for many people.
I train clients over 60, and this is one exercise I use to build lower-body mobility, strength and stability
Do you find lunges uncomfortable? Add the platypus walk to your routine and improve lower-body mobility, strength and stability.
We know that core workouts build strong ab muscles, but what move should you start with for strength and stability after 50?
You can replace sit-ups with core exercises like the bear plank opener, which strengthens your hips and blasts your abs and shoulders.
I'm a personal trainer: Here's why I use the 'floating pigeon' pose to relieve tight hips and sculpt a strong core
Floating pigeon stretch releases tension in your hips and glutes; here's how to do it and the benefits.
I'm a 35-year-old personal trainer trying to build (and maintain) muscle and strength as I age: 3 essential moves I swear by
As a personal trainer, I recommend adding these three exercises to your routine to build a strong body and prevent falls and injuries as you age.
No, not planks or sit-ups — here's the one abs exercise you need for elite core strength and stability without weights
Hollow knee tucks are a bodyweight exercise that strengthens your core and hips without hurting your spine. Here's how to do them.
