
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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I’m a fitness writer and certified trainer—here are the six gym bag essentials I never leave home without
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It only takes five minutes to boost your balance with this trainer’s simple daily challenge
Try doing this the next time you brush your teeth
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A certified trainer says this low-impact leg-strengthening stair climber workout will boost cardio and build muscle in just 30 minutes
Mia Green swears by this steady-state stair climber session
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A trainer says when all he has is a pair of dumbbells he uses this six-move workout to build evenly-balanced upper-body muscle
Perform three exercises back-to-back to save time and boost muscle
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Follow the exact strength workout for runners that helped cut Runna coach Anya Culling’s marathon time in half
All you need is your bodyweight and this 20-minute workout
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All you need is a pair of dumbbells and these four exercises to build strong glutes, says a certified trainer
The dumbbell-only glute workout Mia Green relies on to build strong legs and glutes when time and equipment is limited
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I tried hanging from a bar for two minutes every day for a month to boost my grip strength—here’s what happened
It’s credited for easing lower back pain to boosting posture and even improving lifespan, so I put it to the test for 30 days
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Cycling giving you back ache? A cyclist-turned-Pilates teacher says these seven stretches will mobilize your spine after time in the saddle
Improve your posture and keep back aches and pains at bay
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Everyone should learn to master these six longevity-boosting exercises, according to an expert trainer
Add these to your workouts to maintain age-defying strength and mobility
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If you're new to exercise, a trainer says you should prioritize these four simple things after your workout to feel your best
To boost recovery, less is more
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My back hurts when I lift anything overhead—an osteopath explains how to fix this
Address core and postural weaknesses to boost your lift things overhead pain-free
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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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