
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 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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I’ve used this simple mobility exercise with every client I’ve ever coached to ease stiffness, boost mobility and improve postureUnlock your chest, upper back and shoulders with this one simple exercise
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Muscle loss is one of the most common side effects when using GLP-1 medications—a personal trainer and nutritionist says these two strategies will help you keep hold of itSmart exercise choices and adequate nutrition will help preserve muscle and the metabolic benefits that come with it
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I’m a trainer with a history of injury-prone knees—when I have five minutes spare I use this simple gym ball routine to help protect themFortify key stabilizer muscles in your posterior chain with this single exercise
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“Your joints need to move to feel good”—a certified trainer shares the gentle mobility routine he uses with seniors to soothe joint stiffness after 60Gently release tension in your lower back, hips, ankles, chest and shoulders
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A physiotherapist says you can prevent a number of daily aches and pains by mobilizing this area of your back regularly with these five simple movesUse these stretches and exercises to safeguard your spine from the effects of sedentary living
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All you need is 30 minutes and a resistance band to build strength all overUse this home workout to strengthen your legs, chest, back and shoulders
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“We’re not here for a long time, we’re here for a great time”—The Curvy Girl Trainer Lacee Green shares the weekly routine she follows to keep exercise funA BODi Super Trainer who specializes in beginner-only workouts shares how she builds quick wins into her weekly workouts to make exercise a habit that lasts
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I’m a personal trainer who works with seniors—this 15-minute park bench workout is great for beginners over 65Soak up some overdue vitamin D while strengthening all your major muscles
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Strengthen your lower back, loosen your hips and offset the effects of prolonged sitting with a beginner-friendly alternative to the 300-rep kettlebell swings workoutSwap swings for good mornings and RDLs to reinforce your posterior chain
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A trainer who specializes in working with seniors says this simple walking workout is the best way to improve cardiovascular fitness and overall healthBoost heart and brain health with this entry-level treadmill routine
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The 30-second sit-to-stand test is a scientific standard for assessing longevity—here are the benchmarks to aim for in your 60s, 70s, 80s and 90sUse this simple test to assess your mobility and lower-body strength
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Can’t squat or lunge? This suspension trainer-assisted workout helps target the same muscles while sparing your jointsIf squats and lunges are too hard on your joints, use this four-move sesion workout to build strength and master the form
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A trainer says you can improve balance, build “strong, responsive feet” and reduce risk of falls with these two simple exercisesPark 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 ageCombine 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-freeThe 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 weekHit 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 mobilityPack 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 controlStrip 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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