
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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Sore knees when you walk or run? A physical therapist explains when you should stop, when you can continue and how to avoid further discomfortKeep your knees safe with this expert guidance
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"I promise you'll have one of the best workouts of all time"—use this fun warm-up drill to get started with pickleballUse this simple drill to improve your game when you step on court
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“I stopped training around my pelvic floor dysfunction and started training for it”—a 40-year-old doctor of physical therapy and mom-of-three shares her typical weekly workout routine“I don’t just treat this condition, I train with it,” says Dr Caroline Packard
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Andy Murray’s former tennis coach says playing racket sports is the best thing you can do to improve longevity at any age—here’s why“I promise you'll have one of the best workouts of all time,” says former pro tennis player Mark Petchey
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Alleviate extra stiff joints with this gentle four-move mobility routineHelp your body rediscover safe movement with these supported exercises
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An osteoporosis specialist says you don’t need a gym to keep your bones strong—just these 10 simple exercises you can do at homeStrengthen your bones and reduce risk of osteoporosis at home
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The one weekly workout Peloton running coach Susie Chan will never skipBank this weekly run to boost cardio without sacrificing your social calendar
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“GLP-1s are changing obesity care, but they’ve also created unrealistic expectations”—the CEO of the American Council on Exercise on common weight loss misconceptionsTreating GLP-1s as a substitute for lifestyle change is one of the most common mistakes people make, says this industry expert
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Don’t start a workout until you've completed this three-minute breathing drill, says a pelvic floor expert and doctor of physical therapy"As we age, we don't just lose muscle, we lose coordination between the breath and postural system that holds everything together," says Dr Caroline Packard
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“Most people over 40 say conventional workouts feel too hard, take too long or leave them injured—this routine solves all three problems,” says an experienced trainerReduce your standard three sets to one, says this expert
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“The way you move today helps protect your bones for tomorrow”—an osteoporosis specialist on four forms of exercise we should all be doing to offset agingHalf of all women and 20% of all men over 50 will break a bone because of osteoporosis, according to the Royal Osteoporosis Society
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I’m a certified trainer and this is the five-minute, full-body warm-up I get all my clients to memorizeReduce risk of injury and unlock improved performance with this quick but thorough routine
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“Don’t be a lone wolf, that’s my number one life hack”—Peloton instructor and ultra runner Susie Chan shares her weekly fitness routine and tips to get startedThe Brit trainer on how she went from zero to 50 miles of road running per week
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"This 25-minute routine will build your confidence and independence"—a trainer who specializes in working with seniors shares her signature balance workoutStrengthen muscles, improve posture and gain back your independence with this gentle routine tailor-made for seniors
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“Simple activities are usually the most effective”—a doctor of physical therapy says these seven daily exercises will help maintain independence as you ageBoost balance, mobility, strength and endurance with these daily exercises designed for beginners and older adults
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This beginner 25-minute cardio workout will boost longevity in just eight weeks, says a trainer who specializes in working with older adults"No intervals, no intensity, just consistency at a conversational pace," says Smart Fit Method co-founder Connor Darnbrough
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Boost power and stay injury-free with this four-move strength workout for runnersSuitable for the home or gym—all you need is a pair of dumbbells
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Kori Sampson swears by a 600-rep abs finisher to strengthen his core—here’s how to tailor it to your abilityUse this as a standalone core workout or a comprehensive abs finisher
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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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