Latest articles by Sam Hopes
The best water bottles to buy in 2024: our thirst quenching favorites
We've drank from dozens of the best water bottles and these are the most reliable options we've tested.
I'm following this 3-week 'Live Below Parallel' routine to boost lower-body mobility — here are my results so far
I'm following this three-week 'Live Below Parallel' lower-body mobility routine to boost hip flexibility and improve squat depth — here are my results so far.
We've tested the best exercise bikes to help you boost your fitness at home
review The best exercise bikes provide a brilliant lower-body workout and they're a great tool for improving your cardiovascular health.
Fitness expert shares the best hip thrust exercise for sculpting stronger glutes — no weights required
Glute ‘expert’ shares the best hip thrust alternative for sculpting stronger glutes with or without weights.
9 best protein shakers of 2024, tried and tested
These are the best protein shakers, from no-frill drinking receptacles to premium models with hidden pill organizers.
I’ve been using the Moonbird breathing coach device to build mental strength — here’s my verdict
We tested the Moonbird breathing coach device to see if it could improve mood and sleep hygiene and reduce stress. Here's what happened.
Best home gym equipment 2024: Tested and reviewed by our experts
We tested the best home gym equipment items, including treadmills, adjustable dumbbells, yoga mats, and kettlebells, and these are our top picks.
Who needs leg raises? Try this lower abs exercise to strengthen your core and hips instead
The in-and-out abs exercise builds stronger core muscles and hips without using weights. Here's how to do it.
Metabolic Resistance Training: what is it, and how can it help you burn fat and build muscle?
Metabolic Resistance Training combines strength training and fat-burning cardio to help you build strength and muscle, burn calories and boost your metabolism. Here's how.
Standard lunges aren't the only bodyweight exercise you should do to build leg strength — try box pistol squats instead
The box pistol squat is a great bodyweight lunge alternative for building lower body strength, power and mobility. A personal trainer explains how to do it.
Forget the gym — this 20-minute walking workout builds full-body strength and boosts your metabolism
A walking workout could build lower body strength and boost your metabolism without weights. Here's how to do it, and the benefits of walking.
No planks? Try the ‘stir the pot’ abs exercise instead to strengthen your core and shoulders
If you can't do planks, try the "stir the pot" stability ball plank exercise and watch your core strength and stability transform.
I did 70 decline push-ups every day for a week — here’s what happened to my upper body
A personal trainer shares her experience performing 70 decline push-ups every day for one week in this push-up challenge, and here are the results.
Pilates instructor shares 3 favorite moves for strengthening your back and boosting posture — and 3 common mistakes
A Pilates instructor shares three Pilates exercises to build a stronger back without weights. Here's how to do them, the benefits and why we love them.
Personal trainer shares one simple exercise to strengthen your hips, build core stability and improve the L-sit
The leg lift exercise strengthens the hip flexors, builds core stability and activates the gluteus medius muscles. A personal trainer reveals one simple trick to boost hip mobility.
Under Armour Prime Day sale 2024 — 16 deals you can still snag on apparel and sneakers from just $8
These deals on Under Armour fitness apparel could save you big money on Amazon Prime Day.
I'm a personal trainer — these are the 5 Prime Day gym bag deals I'd actually buy right now starting at $17
The best gym bags don't have to cost a fortune. Save big on your favorite brands during the Prime Day sales with these deals on Under Armour, Nike and more.
I’m a personal trainer — this 5-move bodyweight workout builds stronger abs and boosts your metabolism
Personal trainer shares a five-move bodyweight workout to build stronger abs and boost your metabolism without weights.
Amazon Prime Day New Balance deals — 9 sneaker and apparel deals I'd buy right now up to 40% off
Save big money on your favorite New Balance sneakers and apparel for Amazon Prime Day.
Amazon’s best-selling Under Armour workout t-shirt slashed by over 50% during Prime Day
The Under Armour Tech 2.0 short-sleeve T-shirt price slashed to just $10 with this Prime Day deal.
Lululemon's 'We Made Too Much' section has activewear from $19 — 12 items I'd buy that beat Prime Day sales
The latest Lululemon "We Made Too Much" section offers huge discounts on your favorite activewear from as little as $19.
Quick! Amazon just slashed 66% off my favorite Columbia insulated jacket during Prime Day
The Columbia Powder Lite jacket is just $55 during Amazon Prime Day sales with this limited-time deal. Here's how to shop.
I did dead hangs every day for a week — here's what I learned about my body
The dead hang is a bodyweight exercise that stretches and strengthens your upper body, develops spinal and shoulder flexibility and improves posture.
