
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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Use this mobility coach's three moves to fix poor posture and upper-back painMobility Give this oft-neglected part of your body some overdue TLC
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Can't hold a plank for a minute? You don't have to. Use this trainer's technique hack to build a solid core in half the timeWorkouts One simple adjustment makes a world of difference
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A longevity expert says combining brain games with exercise could be the secret to healthy aging—here's how to try it yourselfActive ageing All you need is your smartphone and some light weights
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A trainer who can still get gym shy shares five tips for overcoming gymtimidationWorkouts If nerves are stopping you trying something new, read this expert advice
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Five exercises that will help anyone achieve their first pull-upworkouts Strengthen your grip, arms, back and even core with this five-move workout
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Three moves every runner should include in their home training plan, according to a physical therapistRunning Strong legs make a strong runner
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This is the best abs exercise you're not doing and all you need is a pair of dumbbellsWorkouts Replace sit-ups or crunches with loaded carries for a stronger core
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A longevity expert says you should be doing this type of exercise by your mid-40s to slow the aging processActive aging Strength training is more effective than cardio, says one author of a study on the aging process
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My lower back hurt every time I ran until I started doing these four bodyweight exercisesRunning They'll improve your running performance no matter what distance you like to run
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The move this expert trainer turns to relieve a tight lower backStretching Does your lower back feel stiff? Grab a dumbbell and use the Jefferson curl to decompress
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An expert coach says every runner should be using this routine to improve form and avoid injuryfitness, running I felt weak and lacked power when I ran, until I started adding these three core-strengthening exercises to my weekly routine
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Hate burpees? Here are two ways to make them instantly more manageableWorkouts Pain-free pointers to make burpees better
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Four stretches every desk worker should use to keep their hips healthy and mobileLog off and hit the mat to reverse the damage caused by sitting at your desk all day
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Use this expert trainer's foolproof four-step plan to get your first push-upWorkouts All you need is a bit of patience and perseverance
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I'm a personal trainer and these are my go-to bodyweight shoulder exercises when I can't get to the gymWorkout Keep your shoulders strong and stable with these kit-free upper-body exercises
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An expert trainer recommends this one beginner-friendly move for stronger absWorkout Think it's the plank? Guess again
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Three expert trainers reveal how to actually engage your coreFitness What to do, what definitely not to do, and why it's worth learning how to engage your core in the first place
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A trainer says this one move will build lower-body strength, boost mobility and transform your squat techniqueWorkout Introducing the wall-facing squat
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Still struggling with push-ups? Here are the four most common mistakes that could be holding you back, according to an expertWorkout Almost everyone does number one
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Forget dumbbells—build upper-body muscle with this trainer's seven-move resistance band workoutThe London Fitness Guy has shared his perfect vacation workout, but it’s also an ideal strength workout for people who don’t own dumbbells
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An expert trainer pinpoints the five most common mistakes she sees people make when squatting—and explains how to avoid themWorkouts Avoid these common pitfalls and get the most out of this essential leg exercise
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