
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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A certified instructor says this is the biggest mistake people make when following Pilates workouts online—and shares her golden rule to remedy itDon't forget to breathe when following Pilates workouts online, says BetterMe instructor Evia Valeniece
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The daily habits an active 85-year-old uses to “fight off old age”From shadow boxing to practicing gratitude, here’s how octogenarian Jim Owen keeps getting better with age
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I’m a personal trainer and these are the eight stability ball exercises I rely on to boost core strengthAdd some instability to your stability training
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“I wanted more women to feel the same way that I do”—a Pilates instructor shares the exact weekly routine she uses to boost energy, improve strength and move pain-freeEvia Valeniece on how to balance mat, reformer and cardio workouts
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“Not just living longer, but living better”—a certified trainer shares five things that matter most to aging well and longevityAddress these five factors now to stay younger as you age
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This four-move resistance band workout for seniors will improve mobility and build functional strengthSafely mobilize your shoulders and strengthen muscles in your feet and ankles
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“You don’t need an hour, a gym membership or a complicated program”—a certified trainer shares the 21-minute routine that builds strength, balance and confidence“The reason this routine works isn’t just the exercises—it’s that it’s doable,” says trainer Jill Jones
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“The sooner you start, the easier it is, but it’s never too late”—meet the 85-year-old redefining what it means to age wellRetired Wall Street manager Jim Owen shares how he took back control of his health, fitness and happiness at age 70
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A nutritionist says consuming more of this type of food when using GLP-1 medications can offset some of the most unpleasant side-effects—and it’s not proteinIt’s vital for the general population, but especially important when on a restricted diet
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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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