
Sam Rider
Sam Rider is an experienced health and fitness journalist, author and REPS Level 3 qualified personal trainer. Having covered—and coached in—the industry since 2011, he's reported on fitness trends and topics for leading titles in the UK, including Men’s Health, Women's Health, Men's Fitness, British GQ and The Telegraph.
He also runs a specialist content consultancy for fitness brands under Sam Rider Media.
In 2017 Sam earned a Register of Exercise Professionals (REPs) Level 3 Diploma in Personal Training, the qualification required to become a certified PT in the UK. He subsequently added qualifications in functional fitness and began coaching at F45, running park workouts in south London and creating bespoke training plans under his online PT business Your Daily Fix.
You can usually find him field-testing gym gear, debunking the latest wellness trends or attempting to juggle parenting while training for an overly-ambitious fitness challenges like scaling the UK’s Three Peaks in 24 hours or running a sub 20-minute 5K.
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A kinesiologist says you can improve balance, build “strong, responsive feet” and reduce risk of falls with these two simple exercises
Park the balance tricks and use this two-move workout instead
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A trainer who specializes in working with seniors shares a “simple and safe” daily workout to improve balance, strength and mobility at home
“Short, simple routines done consistently deliver far better results than complex programs,” says trainer Heath Jones
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A 63-year-old Pilates teacher says this eight-minute mobility routine will reduce stiffness, boost flexibility and keep you supple as you age
Combine active stretches and static holds to release tension and improve mobility
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I tried this one daily stretch for a month and it helped keep my back mobile and pain-free
The daily TLC for my spine helped offset discomfort from prolonged sitting
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A Pilates teacher says you can count on this full-body mobility routine to revive your body after a long week
Hit reset to ease tension and boost recovery after a busy week
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No gym, no worries—use this six-move resistance band routine to build full-body strength and mobility
Pack this routine—and a resistance band—to keep fit on your travels
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When I train a new client I always use these two abs exercises to teach rock-solid core control
Strip your core workouts back to these two foundational exercises to improve stability and protect your spine
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“It can be a struggle to make time for yourself”—a Pilates teacher shares the exact weekly workout routine that lets her build strength and stay mobile
“A little bit of weights, a little bit of Pilates, a little bit of cardio,” is Brittni Johnson’s recipe for staying healthy and strong in the long run
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My osteopath told me to do this one type of daily movement to strengthen my glutes, loosen my hips and protect my lower back from prolonged sitting
Here are three ways to introduce the mighty hip hinge into your day
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I took creatine every day for a month—here’s how it helped me at work and during my workouts
It was like it extended the battery life of my muscles and my brain
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New to the gym? A trainer says all you need is this four-move resistance machine workout to build full-body strength and confidence
“If you’re new to using weights, a gym environment is the perfect place to start” says master trainer Jenni Tardiff
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“It’s short, effective and a great option for busy days”—a certified yoga teacher shares the five-minute core routine she relies on when time is tight
Add these five abs exercises to the start or end of a workout, or just do them as a standalone routine
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Are you bracing your core or just holding your breath? A yoga teacher reveals how to correctly engage your deep core muscles when you exercise
“The biggest mistake is sucking in your stomach,” says Yoga-Go coach Leanne Lent
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A doctor of physical therapy shares the five-minute routine she uses with older adults to build foundational strength and balance
Set yourself up for success with this manageable full-body workout
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An osteopath urges everyone to do this one daily stretch to undo the damage caused by prolonged sitting—it only takes three minutes
Use it to prevent the common hunchback posture that afflicts desk workers
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Prolonged sitting decreases brain blood flow and function, but just two minutes of this light form of exercise can offset the damage
Taking shorter, more frequent breaks is the best remedy
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A certified strength trainer dispels the most common myth she hears from women reluctant to start strength training
Swerve this common misconception to embrace strength training in 2026
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A certified Pilates instructor shares the 10 gym bag essentials she never leaves home without
BetterMe Pilates teacher Brittni Johnson provides a rundown of her essential items
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All you need is 10 minutes and these 10 standing abs exercises to build a strong and stable core
Swap planks for standing crunches to wake up your core muscles
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An osteopath says this is the one thing he wished more people knew so his treatment table wasn’t so busy in January
Practice this advice to swerve injury or avoid the same mistake next year
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Build mobility, stability and core strength with this 20-minute workout from Chris Hemsworth’s Centr
Add this beginner-friendly routine to your January to-do list
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I’ve been training clients for nearly 20 years and this is my all-time favorite 10-minute abs finisher to build 360˚ core strength
Tag this circuit onto your next workout to build well-rounded core stability and strength
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An expert coach shares the weekly split of strength training, intervals, long runs and rest days that he says should form the bedrock of anyone's running routine
Keep your hard days hard and prioritize rest, says running coach Emmanuel Ovola
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Exercise alone won’t help you build muscle or burn fat—here are three key nutrition lessons I learned when undertaking my own fitness transformation
Remember these golden rules before embarking on a fitness challenge
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