Latest articles by Sam Hopes
I'm a personal trainer: Try this 3-move workout to build a strong core and reduce back pain after 50
These three moves are low-impact and build a strong core without hurting your back; a personal trainer shares how to do them.
I'm fixing my desk posture without doing a single back exercise — here’s the foot mobility trick a neurosurgeon taught me
Improve posture and ease back pain using this foot exercise from a neurosurgeon.
Can you hold a 60-second farmer’s carry? Here's what it says about your health
Strong grip is associated with better longevity and overall health, and the 60-second farmer's carry hold is a great way to test yours.
'Zone 0' training is trending — why us personal trainers are telling people to slow down to a crawl
Zone 0 training includes ultra-slow, low-arousal movements such as micro-pacing, Tai Chi walking, or leisurely movement. Here's how to do it.
You don’t need running: 5 low-impact exercises that burn calories and build full-body strength without joint pain
You just need five exercises and this low-impact workout to build strength and burn calories without running or jumping.
I've been taking creatine for almost 3 months, and here's exactly what's happened to my body
We tested what taking creatine regularly does for your body and how it makes you feel, plus the reported benefits.
The 'glute amnesia' fix: 3 simple moves to wake up your hips after 8 hours of sitting
Fix lazy glutes with these three simple mobility exercises that are suitable for beginners.
Forget crunches — this standing move trains your core and hip flexors and improves posture at the same time
A coach shares an exercise she follows to relieve tightness in the hips and strengthen the core.
A physical therapist gave me three essential exercises to build strength and stability in my shoulders. As a personal trainer, here's why I swear by them
Build strength and stability in your shoulders with a physical therapist's three recommendations.
Can you stand on one leg for 30 seconds? Here's what the simple balance test says about your health
Here's what a simple balance test says about your health.
I'm a mobility coach — if I only had a dumbbell, these are 3 exercises I'd never stop doing
Try these three exercises from a mobility coach using just one or two dumbbells.
Forget standard deadlifts — the gladiator deadlift is the best lower-body move you’re not doing
The gladiator deadlift variation builds lower-body strength and works your core hard; here are the benefits and how to do it.
The best kettlebells for weightlifting: I'm a personal trainer and these are my 9 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.
A weightlifting coach says these are the 5 dumbbell exercises he'd start with to build strength, stability, coordination and confidence
Strengthen your legs, core and upper body with just a set of dumbbells, says a weightlifting coach.
A yoga instructor says these are the 5 exercises he'd start with to build strength and stability in your knees
Strengthen your legs, core and knees with this low-impact, beginner-friendly yoga routine.
Most people skip this muscle group in their workouts — but it's one of the most essential for healthy aging
This muscle group is often neglected during workouts, but it's crucial for longevity, mobility, strength and healthy aging.
I'm a physical therapist — these are the 3 exercises I'd do every day to improve balance and knee strength after 50
Three exercises recommended by a physio that build balance and knee strength as you age.
I've been training with the Galaxy Watch 9 for a month — 3 things I like (and 3 I don't)
We've been training with the Galaxy Watch 9, and there are some features we like and dislike so far.
I'm a personal trainer, and this is the 3-minute mobility flow I give most people as an alternative for stretching
This three-minute mobility flow is a great alternative to stretching for looser hamstrings.
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.
'Lymphatic walking' workouts are trending — this is what happened when I tried it
Lymphatic walking workouts are trending; here's what you need to know and what happened when I tried it.
Ditch 'fart walking' — Tai Chi walking is trending again, and this is why
Tai Chi walking blends walking with mindful movement and slow, purposeful intention; here's how to do it and the benefits.
I've been running with the Adidas Kaphiros sunglasses — here are two things I love and three that I don't
The Adidas Kaphiros sports sunglasses are rimless sport shades that are lightweight and grippy, but what did we like and dislike when testing them?
