Latest articles by Sam Rider
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Walking backward can help build strong, healthy knees according to the experts—here's how to do it
Workout A physio and osteopath explain how and why you should incorporate loaded backward walking into your workouts
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Unsteady on your feet? Use this fun balance test to check your balance, flexibility and coordination
Workout Plus, five no-equipment exercises to help if your balance could use some work
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Do you find sitting cross-legged uncomfortable? A trainer recommends these standing hip stretches to build lower-body mobility, strength and stability
Mobility I have stubbornly tight hips but these movements really did the trick
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This expert trainer's full-body resistance band workout will strengthen every muscle in five moves
Workouts Hang on tight for a full-body blitz from Centr trainer Ingrid Clay
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Chris Hemsworth's new home gym The Shed is a one-stop shop for getting shredded—here's how to recreate it for less
Home gym Hemsworth debuted The Shed on YouTube last week and it's kitted out with Centr home gym equipment that's reduced for Black Friday
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Build stronger legs at home with this trainer's go-to lower-body dumbbell workout
Workout Use supersets, slow eccentrics and isometric holds to build leg strength with just a pair of dumbbells
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"It's never too late to move!"—A trainer says these seven moves will help you stay strong and mobile in later life
Active aging Age well with these trainer-approved exercises
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I tried Arnold Schwarzenegger's signature dumbbell workout and it worked every muscle in just 15 minutes
Workouts Even better, it's a workout it's worth coming back to again and again
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Use this mobility coach's three moves to fix poor posture and upper-back pain
Mobility Give this oft-neglected part of your body some overdue TLC
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Can't hold a plank for a minute? You don't have to. Use this trainer's technique hack to build a solid core in half the time
Workouts One simple adjustment makes a world of difference
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A longevity expert says combining brain games with exercise could be the secret to healthy aging—here's how to try it yourself
Active ageing All you need is your smartphone and some light weights
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A trainer who can still get gym shy shares five tips for overcoming gymtimidation
Workouts If nerves are stopping you trying something new, read this expert advice
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Five exercises that will help anyone achieve their first pull-up
workouts Strengthen your grip, arms, back and even core with this five-move workout
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Three moves every runner should include in their home training plan, according to a physical therapist
Running Strong legs make a strong runner
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This is the best abs exercise you're not doing and all you need is a pair of dumbbells
Workouts Replace sit-ups or crunches with loaded carries for a stronger core
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A longevity expert says you should be doing this type of exercise by your mid-40s to slow the aging process
Active aging Strength training is more effective than cardio, says one author of a study on the aging process
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My lower back hurt every time I ran until I started doing these four bodyweight exercises
Running They'll improve your running performance no matter what distance you like to run
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The move this expert trainer turns to relieve a tight lower back
Stretching Does your lower back feel stiff? Grab a dumbbell and use the Jefferson curl to decompress
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An expert coach says every runner should be using this routine to improve form and avoid injury
fitness, running I felt weak and lacked power when I ran, until I started adding these three core-strengthening exercises to my weekly routine
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Hate burpees? Here are two ways to make them instantly more manageable
Workouts Pain-free pointers to make burpees better
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Four stretches every desk worker should use to keep their hips healthy and mobile
Log off and hit the mat to reverse the damage caused by sitting at your desk all day
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Use this expert trainer's foolproof four-step plan to get your first push-up
Workouts All you need is a bit of patience and perseverance
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I'm a personal trainer and these are my go-to bodyweight shoulder exercises when I can't get to the gym
Workout Keep your shoulders strong and stable with these kit-free upper-body exercises
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An expert trainer recommends this one beginner-friendly move for stronger abs
Workout Think it's the plank? Guess again
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