Latest articles by Sam Hopes
Forget crunches and sit-ups: This beginner-friendly 'core crusher' abs workout builds strong muscles without them
Build a strong core without sit-ups or crunches using this 'core crusher' abs workout for beginners.
No cardio or burpees — you just need 15 minutes and these 5 moves to build muscle
This standing dumbbell workout doesn't involve cardio, jumping, or burpees, so you can build strength and muscle without overloading your joints.
The Oura Ring is still my favorite smart gadget in 2025 — 3 must-try features you might not already know about
Oura Ring users can benefit from recovery features in the Oura app, like Daytime Stress, Symptom Radar and AI-powered Oura Advisor. Here's how to use them.
You don’t need heavy weights — this ‘12 Days of Christmas’ workout strengthens and torches your body in 35 minutes
Try the infamous '12 Days of Christmas' workout inspired by CrossFit and created by a personal trainer.
Who needs rucking? Try the farmer's walk instead to strengthen your whole body
The farmer's walk is my go-to for walking workouts
The '2-2-2' workout method packs on muscle and strength over 40 — here’s why it works
Over 40? The “2-workout-2-set” rule is how to maximize strength and muscle gains as you age and involves just two workouts and two sets per week.
Forget the overhead press — this exercise builds upper-body strength, mobility and stability
A personal trainer shares how the pike push-up could elevate your mobility routine, helping to build strength and stability for the overhead press.
Just 17 minutes — build muscle and power all over and strengthen your core with this dumbbell workout
This 17-minute dumbbell workout builds strength, power and a core that can endure; here's how to do it using just one set of weights.
‘Stop stretching and start strengthening,’ says a mobility coach — these are the 4 essential hip exercises to try
A movement coach says you need to strengthen and stabilize your hip joints if you have hypermobility, and these 4 exercises could help.
I'm a personal trainer — My dad is 72, and we use this exercise all the time to increase full-body mobility and strength
Here's a must-have strength exercise that combines a weighted prisoner squat and a good morning to increase mobility and strength.
I've been teaching weightlifting for years — this is the kettlebell exercise that challenges upper-body strength and stability more than push-ups
The bottoms-up kettlebell press is an upper-body exercise that people find the most challenging for strength and stability.
It's not goodbye, planks — this one exercise is more effective at strengthening your deep core muscles (and whole body)
Grab a resistance band and try the plank bird dog exercise for a strong core and body.
Yes, you can build muscle with kettlebells — this is the 3-move routine I teach first
I have been teaching with kettlebells for years, and this 3-move workout is one of the best ways to maximize a full-body session with just one set of weights.
‘Do this every morning to feel 10 years younger,’ says a mobility coach — and no, it’s not stretching
Increase mobility in your joints and stretch out sore spots with this 10-minute mobility routine to make you feel 10 years younger.
This 8-minute yoga routine resets your energy, boosts your mood and strengthens joints (perfect if you hate outdoor workouts)
You just need eight minutes to re-energize your body, boost your mood and stretch and strengthen with this yoga teacher's morning routine.
15 minutes, 4 moves: This kettlebell workout builds power, strength and endurance
A kettlebell routine that combines squats, thrusters, presses and swings into a 15-minute routine that improves endurance and power.
Hypermobile hips? Physical therapist says this is the No. 1 hip flexor exercise you need to try
A physical therapist reveals her tip for stretching tight hip flexors without hurting your joints, and it's perfect for hypermobility.
No, I'm not talking about sit-ups — this abs exercise is killer on your core and doesn't hurt your back
The Pilates ball crunch is a safe option for most people who want to keep ab workouts low-impact. Here's how to do it.
‘Strengthen, then lengthen,’ says a personal trainer — here's a 5-move mobility routine that does both
You can do wonders for your joint mobility and functional strength using this five-move routine from a personal trainer and mobility coach.
Here’s the No. 1 daily exercise you can do to build strength, mobility, and stability, says a personal trainer
Do this one exercise daily and notice stronger legs and better mobility and stability in your body, says a personal trainer.
5 exercises you really need for strong, mobile shoulders, according to a physical therapist
Bulletproof your shoulders against injury and pain with five physiotherapist-backed exercises for all levels.
I'm a personal trainer — this dumbbell routine hones, strengthens and builds your body in just 3 moves
You just need three dumbbell exercises and this personal-trainer backed workout to hone functional strength, muscle and power.
I've been teaching weightlifting for years — this is the exercise I see most people get injured from (and how to fix it)
The upright row is an upper-body exercise that builds strength and muscle, but it commonly causes injuries when performed incorrectly. A personal trainer shows you how to fix yours.
