
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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Have you tried the Roxanne push-up challenge? I guarantee it’ll leave a smile on your face at the end of your next workout
Here’s how to adapt this fun challenge to suit any ability
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I'm a yoga teacher and every morning I kickstart my day with this anti-aging vinyasa flow
Steal this expert's morning routine for energy and vitality
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Build lower-body strength and endurance in five moves with this calisthenics coach's versatile resistance band workout
At home, gym or on vacation—make this workout work for you
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I did four easy stretches every morning for a week and it helped melt away tension in my lower back in less than five minutes a day
Drawing on exercises from the McKenzie Method protocol, the key is to allow your lower back, glutes and legs to completely relax
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Save time as you build muscle with this Arnold Schwarzenegger-approved strength training technique
Arnie’s latest workout of the week targets the legs, glutes, chest and arms with minimal equipment required
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Build strong and injury-resistant shoulders with this trainer’s three-move dumbbell finisher
Get stronger overhead with just a pair of dumbbells and 10 minutes
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Three moves and 10 minutes is all you need to build stronger arms and abs
Strengthen your upper body accessory muscles with this quick routine
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Use this easy yoga pose to boost circulation, promote recovery and lower stress levels
All you need is gravity
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Steal this Pilates teacher's signature four-move warm-up to safely mobilize your spine before exercise
Do some flexion, extension, lateral bends, and rotation to keep back injuries at bay
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Use these seven science-backed stretches to treat lower-back pain and regain mobility at home
Mobilize your spine, promote healing and reduce the risk of future injury
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A Harvard professor says the slower you walk the faster you age—but following these exercise guidelines could add years to your life
Use this 10-meter walking test to see how your gait speed measures up for your age
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Strengthen your core and tone your abs in 10 minutes with this trainer’s three-move abs finisher
Tag this quick core workout onto the end of your next training session
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I tried the viral Manchester United pull-up challenge—here’s how to scale it to build upper-body strength no matter your ability
Swap pull-ups for these two regressions to make the most of this paused-reps workout
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Use it or lose it—a Pilates teacher says this four-move stretching routine will keep your body feeling young as you age
Take five minutes to mobilize your body—your future self will thank you later
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I did 10 minutes of mobility training every day for a month—here’s why it’s changed my whole approach to strength training for longevity
I’m not about to sell my dumbbells, but after a month of mobility training lifting heavy is no longer my sole focus
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A mobility coach recommends three daily stretches to unlock tight hips—I put them to the test
All you need is three minutes and these beginner-friendly moves
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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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