
Sam Rider
Sam Rider is an experienced freelance journalist, specialising in health, fitness and wellness, as well as a REPS level 3 qualified personal trainer.
For over a decade he's reported on Olympic Games, CrossFit Games and World Cups, and quizzed luminaries of elite sport, nutrition and strength and conditioning.
Through it all, Sam has come to understand how fitness and wellness can be a force for positive change. From the individual, in transforming one’s physical and mental health, confidence and self-worth, to the collective, in championing sustainability, diversity and equality.
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All you need to build gym confidence and full-body muscle is this trainer’s 16-week plan
This gym workout plan for beginners will set you up for success
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I’m a yoga teacher and I’ve just turned 40—here are five things I’m changing about the way I exercise
Train smarter for a healthier future with this longevity blueprint
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I’m a yoga teacher and these are four calisthenics exercises I think anyone who regularly practises yoga needs in their routine
Follow this expert’s lead and add pulling movements to your week
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You don’t need heavy weights to build muscle—here’s the science-backed rule to follow if all you have are light weights
If you want to build muscle, a certified trainer says it doesn’t matter how heavy you lift so long as you lift to near failure
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Forget Prime Day—I’m a personal trainer and right now you can get my go-to gym shoe for less than $100
Less cushion for the pushin’—bag my favorite sturdy lifting shoe and save more than $60 while stocks last
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No home gym is complete without hex dumbbells—and you can save 20% on the best weight for beginners in the Amazon Prime Day sale
The great and the good swear by hex dumbbells—and now’s a good time to take their advice
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A trainer says all you need is your bodyweight and one minute per day to build healthy exercise habits—her new workout challenge starts today
Feeling overwhelmed by traditional fitness plans? Then try this trainer's one-minute workout challenge through July to build healthy exercise habits long-term
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Science says you should run slower to improve cardio—here’s what happened when I followed that advice for a month
Fewer aches and pains was just one of the many benefits
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Arnold Schwarzenegger says you can build strength at any age—all you need is his versatile full-body workout
Choose your weapon: bodyweight, bands, barbells or dumbbells
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How heavy should my kettlebell be for swings? This PT has the answer
Find your sweet spot with this golden rule from FIIT's Gede Foster
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10 minutes twice a week is all you need to build strength for running, says a certified running coach
Follow this three-step formula from coach Jude Palmer
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If your back hurts when performing shoulder presses, use these three osteopath-approved exercises instead
Use these safe swaps to keep your deltoids strong and spine safe
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How to get better at push-ups whatever your level, according to a calisthenics coach
From hand position to shoulder protraction, use these five tips to master the move
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A certified trainer says these eight technique tips will help you perform a perfect kettlebell swing every time
Set yourself up for success with this technique checklist from FIIT's Gede Foster
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I’ve pulled a muscle in my back (again!)—here’s what to do next according to a physio, osteopath and chiropractor
Tweaked your back again? You’re not alone. Here’s what to do, straight from the experts
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All you need is your bodyweight and these three physical therapist-approved exercises to strengthen an injury-prone lower back
Strengthen your core to protect your back
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“The most common mistake people make is running too fast”—an expert coach explains how to ease back into running after time off
The three expert rules I’m following to get back into running
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Five differences between Pilates and yoga you need to know before deciding which is right for you, according to a certified teacher
A certified yoga and Pilates teacher breaks down each discipline
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“Crash diets don’t work and it’s the same with exercise”—a trainer explains how exercise snacking can help you get and keep fit
Regular bite-size workouts and bursts of activity help manage weight, offset the effects of sitting and keep you mobile as you age
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"The world's greatest stretch is too demanding for beginners"—here are six better alternatives, according to a certified stretch therapist
Don't believe the hype—swap the WGS for these entry-level alternatives
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Everyone should learn to master this one cardio machine to boost fitness, says an expert trainer
Use this trainer’s favorite interval workout to make use of this unique cardio machine
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A certified coach says this is the one thing that holds most runners back—and explains how to fix it
All you need is a few minutes a day to improve your trunk instability and build a stronger core
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Five exercises every runner should include in their training to boost speed and prevent injury
Use this strength workout at home or in the gym to support your weekly running sessions
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Don’t neglect these two things if you want to maintain your mobility, strength and independence as you age, says a certified trainer
Act today to look after tomorrow
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