
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 core and tone your abs in 10 minutes with this trainer’s three-move abs finisherTag 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 abilitySwap pull-ups for these two regressions to make the most of this paused-reps workout
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Use it or lose it—a Pilates teacher says this four-move stretching routine will keep your body feeling young as you ageTake five minutes to mobilize your body—your future self will thank you later
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I did 10 minutes of mobility training every day for a month—here’s why it’s changed my whole approach to strength training for longevityI’m not about to sell my dumbbells, but after a month of mobility training lifting heavy is no longer my sole focus
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A mobility coach recommends three daily stretches to unlock tight hips—I put them to the testAll you need is three minutes and these beginner-friendly moves
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All you need to build gym confidence and full-body muscle is this trainer’s 16-week planThis gym workout plan for beginners will set you up for success
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I’m a yoga teacher and I’ve just turned 40—here are five things I’m changing about the way I exerciseTrain smarter for a healthier future with this longevity blueprint
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I’m a yoga teacher and these are four calisthenics exercises I think anyone who regularly practises yoga needs in their routineFollow this expert’s lead and add pulling movements to your week
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You don’t need heavy weights to build muscle—here’s the science-backed rule to follow if all you have are light weightsIf you want to build muscle, a certified trainer says it doesn’t matter how heavy you lift so long as you lift to near failure
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Forget Prime Day—I’m a personal trainer and right now you can get my go-to gym shoe for less than $100Less cushion for the pushin’—bag my favorite sturdy lifting shoe and save more than $60 while stocks last
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No home gym is complete without hex dumbbells—and you can save 20% on the best weight for beginners in the Amazon Prime Day saleThe great and the good swear by hex dumbbells—and now’s a good time to take their advice
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A trainer says all you need is your bodyweight and one minute per day to build healthy exercise habits—her new workout challenge starts todayFeeling overwhelmed by traditional fitness plans? Then try this trainer's one-minute workout challenge through July to build healthy exercise habits long-term
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Science says you should run slower to improve cardio—here’s what happened when I followed that advice for a monthFewer aches and pains was just one of the many benefits
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Arnold Schwarzenegger says you can build strength at any age—all you need is his versatile full-body workoutChoose your weapon: bodyweight, bands, barbells or dumbbells
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How heavy should my kettlebell be for swings? This PT has the answerFind 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 coachFollow 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 insteadUse 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 coachFrom 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 timeSet 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 chiropractorTweaked 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 backStrengthen 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 offThe 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 teacherA 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 fitRegular 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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