
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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How heavy should my kettlebell be for swings? This PT has the answer
Find your sweet spot with this golden rule from FIIT's Gede Foster
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10 minutes twice a week is all you need to build strength for running, says a certified running coach
Follow this three-step formula from coach Jude Palmer
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If your back hurts when performing shoulder presses, use these three osteopath-approved exercises instead
Use these safe swaps to keep your deltoids strong and spine safe
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How to get better at push-ups whatever your level, according to a calisthenics coach
From hand position to shoulder protraction, use these five tips to master the move
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A certified trainer says these eight technique tips will help you perform a perfect kettlebell swing every time
Set yourself up for success with this technique checklist from FIIT's Gede Foster
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I’ve pulled a muscle in my back (again!)—here’s what to do next according to a physio, osteopath and chiropractor
Tweaked your back again? You’re not alone. Here’s what to do, straight from the experts
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All you need is your bodyweight and these three physical therapist-approved exercises to strengthen an injury-prone lower back
Strengthen your core to protect your back
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“The most common mistake people make is running too fast”—an expert coach explains how to ease back into running after time off
The three expert rules I’m following to get back into running
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Five differences between Pilates and yoga you need to know before deciding which is right for you, according to a certified teacher
A certified yoga and Pilates teacher breaks down each discipline
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“Crash diets don’t work and it’s the same with exercise”—a trainer explains how exercise snacking can help you get and keep fit
Regular bite-size workouts and bursts of activity help manage weight, offset the effects of sitting and keep you mobile as you age
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"The world's greatest stretch is too demanding for beginners"—here are six better alternatives, according to a certified stretch therapist
Don't believe the hype—swap the WGS for these entry-level alternatives
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Everyone should learn to master this one cardio machine to boost fitness, says an expert trainer
Use this trainer’s favorite interval workout to make use of this unique cardio machine
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A certified coach says this is the one thing that holds most runners back—and explains how to fix it
All you need is a few minutes a day to improve your trunk instability and build a stronger core
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Five exercises every runner should include in their training to boost speed and prevent injury
Use this strength workout at home or in the gym to support your weekly running sessions
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Don’t neglect these two things if you want to maintain your mobility, strength and independence as you age, says a certified trainer
Act today to look after tomorrow
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I’m a personal trainer and whenever I lack motivation to exercise I do these three simple things to get back on track
Make working out second nature and you’ll never miss a training session again
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All you need are these five exercises to build full-body strength and stability, says a certified yoga and Pilates teacher
Harness the best of both worlds with this bodyweight routine
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All you need is a pair of dumbbells and this four-week beginner workout plan to build strength all over
For home or gym, this entry-level plan will help build strength all over
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A running coach says this is the most important muscle you’re probably not strengthening
Include these bent-knee calf raises in your training to strengthen your soleus muscles
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A certified stretch therapist says these are the best knee-friendly stretches to keep daily aches and pains at bay
Stretch away muscle tightness with these five gentle exercises
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These are five of the very best beginner mobility exercises for any age, according to an expert coach
Regular practice of these fundamental movements will help you earn and retain lifelong flexibility and mobility, says Roger Frampton
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I used to struggle with knee pain when I ran until I made these four changes, says an expert running coach
Follow this coach’s playbook to minimize your risk of injury
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Strengthen your back at home and fix poor posture with this trainer’s ingenious tennis ball routine
No weights required
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This is the most important thing to track when you run, according to an expert running coach
Use this simple metric to avoid overtraining, keep your pace in check and boost cardio fitness
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