
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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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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Can’t squat or lunge? This suspension trainer-assisted workout helps target the same muscles while sparing your jointsIf squats and lunges are too hard on your joints, use this four-move sesion workout to build strength and master the form
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A trainer says you can improve balance, build “strong, responsive feet” and reduce risk of falls with these two simple exercisesPark the balance tricks and use this two-move workout instead
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A trainer who specializes in working with seniors shares a “simple and safe” daily workout to improve balance, strength and mobility at home“Short, simple routines done consistently deliver far better results than complex programs,” says trainer Heath Jones
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A 63-year-old Pilates teacher says this eight-minute mobility routine will reduce stiffness, boost flexibility and keep you supple as you ageCombine active stretches and static holds to release tension and improve mobility
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I tried this one daily stretch for a month and it helped keep my back mobile and pain-freeThe daily TLC for my spine helped offset discomfort from prolonged sitting
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A Pilates teacher says you can count on this full-body mobility routine to revive your body after a long weekHit reset to ease tension and boost recovery after a busy week
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No gym, no worries—use this six-move resistance band routine to build full-body strength and mobilityPack this routine—and a resistance band—to keep fit on your travels
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When I train a new client I always use these two abs exercises to teach rock-solid core controlStrip your core workouts back to these two foundational exercises to improve stability and protect your spine
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“It can be a struggle to make time for yourself”—a Pilates teacher shares the exact weekly workout routine that lets her build strength and stay mobile“A little bit of weights, a little bit of Pilates, a little bit of cardio,” is Brittni Johnson’s recipe for staying healthy and strong in the long run
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My osteopath told me to do this one type of daily movement to strengthen my glutes, loosen my hips and protect my lower back from prolonged sittingHere are three ways to introduce the mighty hip hinge into your day
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I took creatine every day for a month—here’s how it helped me at work and during my workoutsIt was like it extended the battery life of my muscles and my brain
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New to the gym? A trainer says all you need is this four-move resistance machine workout to build full-body strength and confidence“If you’re new to using weights, a gym environment is the perfect place to start” says master trainer Jenni Tardiff
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“It’s short, effective and a great option for busy days”—a certified yoga teacher shares the five-minute core routine she relies on when time is tightAdd these five abs exercises to the start or end of a workout, or just do them as a standalone routine
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Are you bracing your core or just holding your breath? A yoga teacher reveals how to correctly engage your deep core muscles when you exercise“The biggest mistake is sucking in your stomach,” says Yoga-Go coach Leanne Lent
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A doctor of physical therapy shares the five-minute routine she uses with older adults to build foundational strength and balanceSet yourself up for success with this manageable full-body workout
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An osteopath urges everyone to do this one daily stretch to undo the damage caused by prolonged sitting—it only takes three minutesUse it to prevent the common hunchback posture that afflicts desk workers
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Prolonged sitting decreases brain blood flow and function, but just two minutes of this light form of exercise can offset the damageTaking shorter, more frequent breaks is the best remedy
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A certified strength trainer dispels the most common myth she hears from women reluctant to start strength trainingSwerve this common misconception to embrace strength training in 2026
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A certified Pilates instructor shares the 10 gym bag essentials she never leaves home withoutBetterMe Pilates teacher Brittni Johnson provides a rundown of her essential items
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All you need is 10 minutes and these 10 standing abs exercises to build a strong and stable coreSwap planks for standing crunches to wake up your core muscles
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An osteopath says this is the one thing he wished more people knew so his treatment table wasn’t so busy in JanuaryPractice this advice to swerve injury or avoid the same mistake next year
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