Latest articles by Sam Hopes
I'm a personal trainer and train with weightlifting beginners — these are the 3 kettlebell exercises I always teach them
It only takes 15 minutes
I asked Google Gemini to build a 5-move dumbbell workout to grow full-body muscle — here's what happened
One personal trainer asked Google Gemini to build a five-move dumbbell program for strength and muscle, and here's what happened.
I'm a personal trainer, and this one-minute shoulder exercise is the hack I use to unlock mobility and reduce stiffness
Improve mobility and range of motion in your shoulders using this hack from a personal trainer. It only takes a few minutes per shoulder to do.
No gym? This 3-move bodyweight workout builds full-body strength and sculpts your core
Three moves and just your bodyweight to build full-body strength, balance and stability without weights. Here's how.
I drank 2 tablespoons of olive oil every day for 30 days — here's what happened to my body
What does drinking extra virgin olive oil every day do to your body? We tested it out for 30 days to see what, if any, benefits exist.
No, not push-ups — try the ‘steering wheel’ exercise to strengthen your upper body instead
Personal trainer shares the benefits of the "steering wheel" exercise, and why she loves it for building strength and endurance in your shoulders and upper body.
I teach weightlifting for a living — 3 moves build full-body muscle and crush your core in just 15 minutes
Personal trainer reveals a three-move workout you can do to build full-body strength and endurance and sculpt a bulletproof core.
You don't need planks to strengthen your deep core muscles — try the 'tuck crunch' bodyweight exercise instead
A personal trainer shares the "tuck crunch" exercise as an alternative to planks if you want to build a strong and stable core while remaining low impact on joints.
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.
I'm a personal trainer who loves yoga — these are the 3 moves I stole to build stronger abs and upper body muscles
This short routine builds upper-body and core strength and mobility using three yoga poses and zero equipment.
Slash your biological age by up to 16 years by doing this one thing during your daily walk — new study says
A study found that brisk walking could boost life expectancy more than slow walking, regardless of distance or length of time spent walking. Here's everything you need to know.
Forget regular walks or 10,000 steps — use this 'walking yoga' workout to build strength and flexibility
A personal trainer shares a walking yoga workout you can use to build strength, stability and flexibility and supercharge your metabolism without completing 10,000 steps.
Forget the gym — these 3 exercises build full-body strength you can brag about, because who has time for more?
You can build a stronger body and core muscles using these three weightlifting exercises from a personal trainer, and save time in the gym.
Work out less and get better results — a new study says this is exactly how
You don't have to spend longer in the gym to build your body
Think you're tough? Arnold Schwarzenegger has 4 fitness tests that might just predict your ‘expiration date’
Arnold Schwarzenegger shares four fitness tests you can do to learn more about your strength, balance, mobility and longevity.
My vagus nerve stimulator and I are in a very serious relationship — here's how it's going
Vagus nerve stimulation is the new wellbeing hack everyone is talking about to bust stress and improve overall wellbeing, so we tested it and this is our honest opinion.
'Grandmacore' is trending — everything you need to know about the latest mindful exercise and how it busts stress
Have you heard of ‘grandmacore’ before? Research Psychologist Emma Palmer-Cooper says mindful activities could boost wellbeing and reduce stress levels. Here's what you need to know.
I'm a personal trainer — these are the 5 compound exercises I taught my dad to build strength and muscle
Personal trainer shares the five compound exercises she taught her dad to build functional strength, muscle and balance at any age.
Over 60? These are the only 3 exercises you need to climb the stairs easily, according to a physiotherapist
A physiotherapist reveals the only three moves you need to climb the stairs easily if you’re 60+.
Forget 10,000 steps — I swapped regular walking for ‘intuitive walks’ and it's a game-changer
"Intuitive walking" involves walking without a plan, direction, or map and moving your body intuitively. Here's what happened when one writer swapped regular walks with an intuitive walk.
No weights? No problem — sculpt taught abs with these 3 moves from a personal trainer
It’s not weights you need — these three abs exercises sculpt a strong and taut core using bodyweight.
Forget sciatica — this 2:1:2 method can relieve back pain in just 10 minutes, according to a physiotherapist
A physiotherapist reveals five moves you can do using the 2:1:2 method to reduce sciatic pain and build strength in your back, glutes and core.
Stiff hips? Personal trainer says this is the one exercise you should do to unstick them and boost flexibility
Stiff hips? Build flexibility and mobile joints using this one simple exercise from a personal trainer.
