Latest articles by Sam Hopes
I tried this Pilates ‘swimming’ exercise to strengthen my back, glutes and hamstrings without weights — here’s how
You don't need equipment to strengthen the muscles along your posterior chain. Here are the benefits of the Pilates 'swimming' exercise, and how it can improve posture.
Personal trainer shares the one simple hip flexor trick you're missing to boost lower body flexibility
The 90-90 exercise stretches the hip flexors, gluteal muscles and external rotators. A personal trainer reveals one simple trick to boost flexibility and improve squat depth.
I’m a personal trainer — here’s what agonist vs antagonist muscle groups really mean
Muscle pairings are agonists and antagonists. Agonists are the primary working muscle during an exercise and antagonists are the relaxed muscle. A personal trainer explains all.
CrossFit athlete shares ‘simple but effective’ workout to build full-body explosive strength and power
CrossFit Games athlete and 5x Fittest Man on Earth Mat Fraser shares a 30-minute full-body strength and conditioning workout that builds strength, endurance and power.
9 best cross training shoes 2024: tried, tested and reviewed by fitness experts
The best cross training shoes for weightlifting, CrossFit, and Hyrox, including models from Nike, Reebok, R.A.D, and NOBULL.
How to do the clean exercise for power, explosive strength, muscle growth and endurance
Learn how to power clean, hang clean, and squat clean using this step-by-step guide on technique, grip, weights, and more. According to a qualified CrossFit coach.
Oura Ring has helped me detect sleep apnea — here's what you need to know
The Oura health app has features for detecting breathing disturbances like sleep apnea. Here's what happened when our writer discovered hers using the Oura Ring 3.
We've tested the best exercise bikes to help you boost your fitness at home
review The best exercise bikes provide a brilliant lower-body workout and they're a great tool for improving your cardiovascular health.
You don't need planks to strengthen your core — here's a 5-move abs workout using just a yoga block
Nope, no planks, just use this 25-minute yoga block abs workout to build a stronger core without weights.
No, not sit-ups or crunches — this is the one low-impact exercise you should try to strengthen your core instead
You don't need sit-ups or crunches to strengthen your core or build muscle. Inchworm walkouts and walk-ins can be done using your body weight or with kettlebells and are low impact.
3 things I wish I had known about stretching vs mobility when I started weightlifting
Stretching increases muscle flexibility to improve range of motion and mobility means moving joints through range of motion to improve movement efficiency — here's some tips.
I switched my Hyrox cross training shoe to the Reebok Nano Gym — and I’m never going back to Puma
I switched my Hyrox cross training shoe to the Reebok Nano Gym for these key reasons. Here's what you need to know about the latest Reebok Nano addition.
The 8 best massage guns in 2024 to relieve muscle pain and tension
Review We've tested the best massage guns you can buy to boost recovery, reduce stress and get a deep tissue massage at home.
I’m a personal trainer — I think this one hip flexor stretch is better than pigeon pose for releasing lower body tension
If you cannot do the pigeon pose, this hip flexor stretch releases lower body tension and counteracts the effects of prolonged sitting.
8 best kettlebells 2024: tried, tested, and reviewed
The best kettlebells for strength and conditioning, weightlifting, and home workouts, including Onnit, Primal and Amazon. Plus, the best kettlebells for CrossFit and competition.
Best home gym equipment 2024: Tested and reviewed by our experts
We tested the best home gym equipment items, including treadmills, adjustable dumbbells, yoga mats, and kettlebells, and these are our top picks.
8 best ankle weights 2024: tested and reviewed by us
We’ve tested the best ankle weights on the market from brands like Sportneer, Bala, and Gaiam, and tested them for rehabilitation, strength training and more.
9 best resistance bands 2024: tried, tested and reviewed
Buy the best resistance bands for strength training, physical therapy, rehabilitation, workouts, and stretching at any budget with our top recommendations.
The best water bottles to buy in 2024: our thirst quenching favorites
We've drank from dozens of the best water bottles and these are the most reliable options we've tested.
We've tested the best adjustable dumbbells for weightlifting at home 2024
We used the best adjustable dumbbells for strength training and high-intensity workouts to help you find the right weights for your muscle-building goals.
No gym? This ‘fat burning’ yoga routine builds full-body strength and only takes 30 minutes
This 30-minute full-body yoga workout builds functional strength without weights or high-intensity jumping.
No, not squats or lunges — try this one exercise to strengthen your glutes and ease sciatica pain
Relieve pain and tension in your lower back using the prone glute activation exercise. A personal trainer explains how to do it, and the benefits.
I'm a personal trainer — try this one bodyweight exercise to relieve shoulder tension and boost flexibility
The reverse tabletop exercise helps relieve tight shoulders, build upper body flexibility, and strengthen the lower back, hips, hamstrings and glutes. Here's how to do it, plus why.
