Latest articles by Sam Hopes
Forget lifting heavy weights — beginners just need to focus on these 2 things to build strength and muscle
Weightlifting beginners don't need to focus on lifting heavy weights to begin with; practicing a full range of motion during exercises and full control is more important.
We test yoga mats for a living — these are the 6 we'd buy
We've tried and tested the best yoga mats from Manduka, Lululemon, Yogi Bare, Liforme and more, to find the best quality and sustainable brands for your practice.
I'm a personal trainer — avoid these 2 big mistakes when doing squats
Personal trainer shares two mistakes to avoid during squats and how to fix the issues if you're already doing them.
Forget apple cider vinegar — I added grapefruit to my water every day to boost my metabolism, and here's what happened
Grapefruit is rich in vitamins, minerals and fiber, and could improve your heart health and boost your metabolism, but what does drinking grapefruit water every day do to your body? We found out.
Forget 10,000 steps — study suggests doing this to your daily walk could boost your physical health and help you lose fat
A study conducted into long and short bouts of walking per day using equal intensity and volume showed significant increases in physical activity, step count and more for one group.
Experts say this is what to do if you can’t sleep after a workout
Experts and research recommend finishing high-intensity workouts at least 60 to 90 minutes before bedtime, and adding low-impact activities to your nighttime routine to minimize sleep disruption.
My stepmom is obsessed with reformer Pilates — she's spent hours and hours with the FOLD Reformer machine, and this is the verdict
The Original FOLD Reformer bed has taken the at-home Pilates industry by storm and offers a studio experience in your own home. We put it to the test for six weeks, and this is what we think.
You don't need to lift heavy weights to strengthen and tone your core muscles, just try these 3 ab exercises
You don't need to lift heavy weights to strengthen and tone your core muscles, according to a personal trainer who shares three of her favorite exercises for your abs.
Forget 10,000 steps — study reveals the real number of minimum daily steps you should take, according to your age
A study shows the minimum number of steps you should take per day to reduce your mortality risk, and how many steps you should take according to your age.
Forget gym machines — study shows this type of exercise is the most effective at building strength, muscle and power
Functional exercise is the key to strength, power and muscle as you get older, just ask the science.
Runners — I'm a personal trainer, and this is the muscle group you might not be strengthening (but need to)
Personal trainer shares three hip flexor strengthening exercises runners can do to build strength and improve performance.
Less sit-ups, more compound exercises — this one exercise sculpts and strengthens your abs and obliques
Landmine rotations strengthen your core, hips, arms and shoulders without hurting your back. Here's how to do them.
I teach weightlifting for a living — this is the 5-move mobility routine I teach for unlocking tight hips at any age
These are four of the best hip mobility exercises you can do to improve hip health in your 20s, 30s and beyond.
A psychiatrist says this one thing about your heart rate could be the secret to living longer — and it might trump your step count
Heart Rate Variability (HRV) means the intervals between your heartbeats, and could tell you a lot about your longevity and cardiovascular fitness, according to a psychiatrist.
'You can't tone muscle you haven't built' — I'm a personal trainer, and here's why I choose weightlifting before Pilates
Personal trainer explains why she believes you should lift weights to grow muscle rather than rely on low-impact methods like Pilates and yoga.
I teach weightlifting for a living — 3 kettlebell moves to unlock strength, power and muscle endurance for beginners
Three kettlebell exercises to build strength, power and muscle endurance for beginners who are still building their confidence with weights, according to a personal trainer.
Forget running or 'Jeffing' — neuroscientist says this is the secret to longevity and hitting 150 minutes of cardio per week
You don't need running or 'Jeffing' to get fitter, as neuroscientist Andrew Huberman claims the real secret to longevity is hitting 150 minutes of Zone 2 cardio a week instead.
Celebrities are eating sea moss to boost their health and prevent aging — I tried a tablespoon every day, and this is what happened to my body
Celebrities are obsessed with sea moss, but what are the benefits? This is what happened when I consumed sea moss gel every day to boost skin, immunity and gut health.
Google Gemini built me a 5-move dumbbell workout to grow muscle and strengthen my core — here's how it did
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 train with weightlifting beginners — these are the 3 kettlebell exercises I always teach them
It only takes 15 minutes
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.
