Latest articles by Sam Hopes
No, not sit-ups — calisthenics coaches share the 3 ab exercises you need to build a strong core
Calisthenics coaches share 3 bodyweight exercises you need to build a strong core without weights.
8 best ankle weights 2025: tested and reviewed by our fitness team
We’ve tested the best ankle weights on the market from brands like Sportneer, Bala, and Gaiam, and tested them for rehabilitation, strength training and more.
I'm a personal trainer — here's why the 30/30/30 rule is trending
The 30/30/30 rule involves consuming 30 grams of protein within 30 minutes of waking combined with 30 minutes of steady-state cardio. Here's what you need to know.
Nutritional expert shares one hack that might help you sleep better — and it surprised us
A nutritional therapist explains how protein could help you sleep better, according to the research. Here's how.
9 best protein shakers 2025: tried and tested
These are the best protein shakers, from no-frill drinking receptacles to premium models with hidden pill organizers.
I’ve been walking with a weight vest for 5K every day to help boost my metabolism — here's what happened to my body
Here's how walking with a weighted vest every day for 5K improved one writer's health, and what she has learned after one week.
I did 70 walking plank push-ups every day for one week — here’s what happened to my upper body
A personal trainer shares her experience performing 70 walking plank push-ups every day for one week in this push-up challenge, and here are her results.
I'm a personal trainer — these are my 3 'non-negotiables' for building mental stamina
Personal trainer shares three simple tips for building mental stamina and boosting sleep hygiene without changing your diet or workout regime.
I'm a fitness writer who is cautious about health fads — here’s what happened to my body when I drank cucumber water every day
What does drinking cucumber water every day do to your body? We tested it out for 14 days to see what, if any, benefits exist.
I tried a contortion workout class for the first time after seeing it on TikTok — here’s what happened
What is contortion, and what happens when a fitness writer tries it for the first time to build extreme flexibility and mobility? We tested it out.
9 best resistance bands 2025: tried, tested and reviewed
Buy the best resistance bands for strength training, physical therapy, rehabilitation, workouts, and stretching at any budget with our top recommendations.
11 best water bottles to buy in 2025, tested and rated
From daily hydration to adventure-ready designs, we've tested a wide range of water bottles and picked our top 10, including options from Lululemon, YETI, Columbia and more.
It's not leg raises — try the 'dragon flag' exercise to strengthen your abs and hips instead
You don't need leg raises or heavy weights to strengthen your core and hips, just try the dragon flag calisthenics exercise.
I’m a personal trainer — here's the move you need to try to reduce knee pain
A performance coach shares how to perform Spanish squats and why the squat variation is beneficial for quad strength and knee pain.
I just tried the ‘Chelsea’ CrossFit workout — and it strengthens your entire body with just 3 bodyweight exercises
I just tried the Chelsea CrossFit benchmark workout, and it strengthens your entire body in just three functional bodyweight exercises.
I just did a puppy yoga class for the first time — here’s what happened
One writer tried 60 minutes of puppy yoga for the first time, and here's what happened, plus the benefits of just one class.
Doing exercise you dislike could have unexpected health benefits — here’s why
Doing exercise you dislike could have health benefits, according to some personal trainers. Here's why.
Just 5 minutes of these simple stretches can boost grip and build stronger arms and wrists — here's a quick routine to try
Strengthen your wrists and forearms using these simple beginner-friendly stretches.
Forget stretches — mobility coach shares 'squat like a baby' routine to boost hip flexibility and build lower-body strength
A mobility coach shares his tried and tested hip mobility routine to strengthen and open the lower body without weights.
You'll find this beginner-friendly exercise in *every* fitness fanatic's workout routine — and it’s not squats
Forget the gym, you'll find this beginner-friendly exercise in every fitness fanatic's workout routine, and it doesn't involve squats or weights.
I tried Olympic Champion gymnast Simone Biles’ ab workout — here’s what happened to my core
You can train your abs like Olympic gymnasts Simone Biles and Jordan Chiles using this gymnastics core workout.
Can you build better strength and muscle using the mind-muscle connection? We asked expert trainers
The mind-muscle connection is crucial for building strength and muscle and preventing injury during exercise — here’s why, according to expert trainers.
Yes, you can build upper-body strength without the gym — thanks to this 3-move kettlebell workout
Yes, you can build upper-body strength without the gym, and all you need is a kettlebell, three moves and 30 minutes.
