
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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All you need is a resistance band and this versatile Pilates-inspired workout to keep fit anywhereWork your whole body in just 15 minutes
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Think you might be hypermobile? An exercise rehabilitation specialist says you can protect your joints with these six stabilizing exercisesMaster trainer Luke Meessmann explains how best to exercise when you’re hypermobile
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“Balance training is one of the most effective strategies for preserving independence”—a certified personal trainer shows you howBoost core stability in just 15 minutes with this simple balance training circuit
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Older adults using GLP-1s should pay particular attention to three things, according to the CEO of the American Council on Exercise"The importance of preserving strength, physical function and lean mass generally increases with age," says Cedric X. Bryant, PhD
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The longevity workout an 85-year-old swears by to build strength and live youngFrom a sedentary career on Wall Street to winning 10 gold medals at the San Diego Senior Games, here’s how Jim Owen keeps fit
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Why I’m running for time, not distance, as I ease back into runningAnd the common mistake most runners make
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Over-50s who pass this 10-second balance test have better predicted longevity—here’s how to improve your balance at any ageMaintain the ability to move confidently, react quickly and stay independent as you age, says Jacque Crockford
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These three Pilates-inspired moves will correct a common postural imbalance holding back most runners, says an experienced instructorStrengthen your glutes, hamstrings and abs to run faster with fewer injuries
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An expert trainer recommends these seven dumbbell exercises to build strength all over when you’re short on timeUse this seven-move routine to add resilience, strength and injury-preventing muscle
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A Pilates master trainer says anyone who works at a desk should use these three moves to promote a pain-free postureUse these gentle stretches to mobilize your spine, chest and shoulders
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A doctor of physical therapy says this low-intensity routine will build strength and boost mobilityAll you need is 15 minutes and a sturdy chair
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A certified instructor says this is the biggest mistake people make when following Pilates workouts online—and shares her golden rule to remedy itDon't forget to breathe when following Pilates workouts online, says BetterMe instructor Evia Valeniece
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The daily habits an active 85-year-old uses to “fight off old age”From shadow boxing to practicing gratitude, here’s how octogenarian Jim Owen keeps getting better with age
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I’m a personal trainer and these are the eight stability ball exercises I rely on to boost core strengthAdd some instability to your stability training
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“I wanted more women to feel the same way that I do”—a Pilates instructor shares the exact weekly routine she uses to boost energy, improve strength and move pain-freeEvia Valeniece on how to balance mat, reformer and cardio workouts
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“Not just living longer, but living better”—a certified trainer shares five things that matter most to aging well and longevityAddress these five factors now to stay younger as you age
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This four-move resistance band workout for seniors will improve mobility and build functional strengthSafely mobilize your shoulders and strengthen muscles in your feet and ankles
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“You don’t need an hour, a gym membership or a complicated program”—a certified trainer shares the 21-minute routine that builds strength, balance and confidence“The reason this routine works isn’t just the exercises—it’s that it’s doable,” says trainer Jill Jones
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“The sooner you start, the easier it is, but it’s never too late”—meet the 85-year-old redefining what it means to age wellRetired Wall Street manager Jim Owen shares how he took back control of his health, fitness and happiness at age 70
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A nutritionist says consuming more of this type of food when using GLP-1 medications can offset some of the most unpleasant side-effects—and it’s not proteinIt’s vital for the general population, but especially important when on a restricted diet
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All you need is three minutes and this beginner routine to start enjoying the benefits of Pilates, according to a certified instructorStrengthen your legs, deep core muscles, coordination and confidence
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Put the fun back in your fitness routine with this 10-minute follow-along workout from The Curvy Girl Trainer Lacee GreenChannel your inner athlete with this sports-inspired cardio workout
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Boost heart health, learn new skills and fall in love with cardio with this athlete-approved alternative to road runningProfessional trail runner Anna Gibson makes the case for a sport that powered her to the 2026 Winter Olympic Games for Team USA
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Build stronger arms with a four-move resistance band workout you can do anywhereSculpt and strengthen your biceps and triceps in 10-minutes flat
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