Latest articles by Sam Hopes
A physical therapist says these are the ‘hidden signs your posture impacts your walking shoes,’ and how to fix them
A physical therapist says these are the hidden signs your posture impacts your walking shoes, and how to fix them.
'This dumbbell renegade row challenge just humbled me,' says a personal trainer: Here's how to try it
The dumbbell renegade row challenge is rough on your arms and back muscles, but can you get to the end?
Can eating more protein improve your mood? A nutritionist explains
Emerging research suggests that protein consumption could also affect mood, says a nutritionist — here’s how.
Grab a kettlebell: This 3-move 'flow' workout builds strength, core power and boosts balance
One kettlebell is all you need to improve functional strength, balance and core power without going to the gym.
Forget crunches: Turkish sit-ups are 'the key to unlocking mega core strength and power,' says a personal trainer
This is how one exercise can completely transform your core power and shoulder stability over time.
I coach mobility classes: This 5-move stretching routine is responsible for developing my healthy hips and stronger body
I coach mobility classes for a living, and these are my five favorite stretches for building strength and flexibility in my hips, spine and shoulders.
Stop struggling with squats — I asked personal trainers for 3 moves they give clients that make the biggest difference
Learning how to squat isn't as simple as it looks, which is why we asked personal trainers which exercises they give to clients to improve squat depth and mobility.
I'm a personal trainer, and I'm begging you to stop relying on pigeon pose for tight hips — try this instead
The fire hydrant exercise opens your hips and groin and strengthens your glutes, while putting less pressure on your joints; a personal trainer demonstrates.
What's the best exercise bike? I'm a fitness expert and these are my top picks for 2026
review The best exercise bikes for home workouts based on our in-house testing
I'm a personal trainer — when I notice mature clients struggle with balance, this is the one move I give them to fix it
You can learn to balance at any age, and this squat exercise will help strengthen your lower body muscles and increase mobility to help improve balance over time.
1 move, 3 minutes: 'Do this every morning to feel 10 years younger,' says a mobility coach
One mobility exercise can help unlock tight hips full of tension, and it only takes a few minutes.
3-move mobility flow: I'm a personal trainer, and you can unlock tight hips in minutes
These three hip mobility exercises are great at relieving tension and increasing range of motion without equipment.
ChatGPT is a terrible personal trainer — unless you use these 3 specific prompts
Asking ChatGPT to be specific when building a new gym workout routine will get you better results, and there are prompts you can use to help improve the experience.
Forget long gym sessions: This 7-7-7 kettlebell workout builds full-body strength in half the time
I’m a personal trainer, and this is the only kettlebell workout you need to master the 7-7-7 method.
A 47-year study tells us the exact age when your strength and fitness begin to decline, and I’m stunned
If you've ever wondered when strength and fitness begin to decline, this 47-year study tells you what you need to know.
‘Healthy aging made simple with this one exercise for women over 40,' says a weightlifting coach
A personal trainer recommends that women over 40 try this strength exercise for a strong and mobile lower body.
5 hidden Oura Ring features you need to know about, and how to use them right now
Five Oura Ring hidden features everyone should know about, and how to set them up on your device.
This surprising activity counts as exercise, according to a new study, and everyone can do it
A study suggests that laughing could be an "entry-level" type of exercise that reduces stress and burns calories. Here's how.
Forget 'new year, new me' — these 5 'old school' muscle-building moves sculpt you in all the right places
Build muscle and increase functional strength using these 5 timeless weightlifting exercises that work your entire body.
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.
‘These 4 moves unstick your hips better than stretching’ — trust us, we’re personal trainers, fitness editors and writers
We write about fitness for a living, and these are the 4 moves we actually use when our hips get stiff from desk sitting.
‘These exercises work! Two weeks in and I see a noticeable difference in my hip tightness and discomfort’ — people are going wild for these 3 stretches to unlock tight hips
Increase mobility in your hips and relieve tension and tightness with three exercises that only take a few minutes to do.
Why Exercise Is Vital for Managing Depression Symptoms, According to Science
Research: ‘Exercise may result in a reduction in depressive symptoms', potentially just as much as therapy or medication.
Bye-bye, treadmills: You don’t need the gym to hit your daily step count, I've been walking at different times of day, and the results have astounded me
Walking at different times of the day could help you access various benefits of walking outdoors, including better digestion and sleep. Here's how.
