Latest articles by Sam Hopes
Forget CrossFit — this 11-move ‘Dumbbell Destroyer’ workout builds functional strength and endurance
This 11-move, 22-set dumbbell workout builds functional strength and endurance and works your whole body.
I did 50 resistance band push-ups every day for a week — here’s what happened to my body
The resistance band push-up is an advanced push-up variation that builds stronger pecs, triceps and shoulders. Here's how to do it, the benefits, and what happened when we tried it.
A Pilates instructor shares an 8-minute Pilates abs workout for deep core activation — so I tried it
A Pilates instructor shares an eight-minute Pilates abs workout for deep core activation — so our writer and in-house personal trainer tried it. Here's her verdict.
Forget weights — these 5 bodyweight ankle exercises boost flexibility and build lower-body strength
These 5 mobility exercises build ankle strength, improve mobility and boost lower body flexibility without weights. Here's how to do them, according to a physical therapist.
I’m a personal trainer — here are 4 things I wish I'd known before I started counting macros
Learn how to count macros, the benefits of counting macros, when to avoid it, and why it matters, according to a personal trainer.
Sculpt stronger shoulders without weights using this one bodyweight compound exercise
The pike push-up is a bodyweight compound exercise that builds strength in the anterior deltoids, pectoralis major and triceps. Here's how to do it, according to a personal trainer.
You just need 3 moves and a set of dumbbells to sculpt chest muscle and build upper-body definition
You just need three dumbbell exercises to build a bigger chest and sculpt stronger muscles. Here's how to do the moves using one set of weights.
I'm a personal trainer — here's 3 reasons why I've added scissor crunches to my ab workouts
The scissor crunch is an abs exercise that builds a strong core and targets your hip flexors and quads without lifting weights. Here's how to do it, according to a personal trainer.
You just need a kettlebell and 3 mobility exercises to unlock tight hips and boost hamstring flexibility
A fitness coach shares three mobility exercises that unlock tight hips, boost hamstring flexibility and strengthen the spine. Watch how to do them.
Can eating before a workout boost fat loss or should you train on an empty stomach? We asked the experts
Is fed-state training or fasted-state training better for fat loss? Experts reveal the best way to optimize nutrition and energy for performance whether you choose to eat or not.
A yoga instructor shares a 12-minute beginner-friendly workout that also reduces back pain
This 12-minute yoga for lower back pain routine by YogaRenew is suitable for beginners, stretches the hip flexors and builds spine strength and mobility.
I'm a personal trainer — use these 3 bodyweight ab exercises to build your core and strengthen your upper body
Use these three bodyweight ab exercises and a 15-minute workout to strengthen your upper body and build your core muscles.
Just one bodyweight exercise strengthens abs, obliques and hips — and boosts your metabolism
The lateral shoot through is a bodyweight exercise that develops balance, coordination, cardiovascular fitness and muscular endurance. Here's how to do it.
A physical therapist says these are the 3 stretches you should do to unlock tight hips and boost flexibility — so I tried them
These are the three stretches you should do to release tight hips, boost flexibility and improve posture, according to a fitness coach and physical therapist.
Forget sit-ups — 5 abs exercises to build six-pack muscles without weights
You can build your six-pack muscles using your body weight and these five abs exercises. One personal trainer explains how to do them and the benefits.
I'm a personal trainer — the candlestick roll is the best bodyweight exercise for your barbell squats
Candlestick rolls are a gymnastics progression that develops mobility, range of motion, core stability, balance, lower body power and coordination. A personal trainer explains how.
Boost hip flexibility and strengthen your glutes with these 5 bodyweight exercises and a resistance band
One personal trainer reveals the five glute exercises you need to build lower body mobility, activate your glutes, and strengthen your hips using a resistance band.
Forget the gym — this 3-move CrossFit workout for beginners builds full-body strength
The full-body CrossFit workout by Rob Lawson builds strength, power and endurance and you only need one dumbbell, a rowing machine and three moves. Here's how.
I'm a personal trainer — this bodyweight ab exercise builds a solid core without weights
The hollow hold and hollow rock abs exercises build a strong core and target your hips, quads, and lower back without weights.
Forget dumbbells — build a strong back and biceps with these 3 upper-body barbell exercises
These five barbell exercises build stronger back and biceps muscles. Here's how to do them, according to a personal trainer.
I'm a personal trainer — this 3-move stretching routine builds shoulder strength and boosts flexibility
A personal trainer explains how to do three tried and tested upper body exercises to build flexibility and strength in your shoulders.
5 of the best exercises to build your biceps using a resistance band
Build stronger biceps muscles with these five resistance band exercises. Here's how to do them, according to a personal trainer.
Forget Russian twists — this 10-minute abs workout strengthens deep core muscles and reduces back pain
This 10-minute ab workout strengthens deep core muscles and reduces lower back pain in 3 moves without crunches or sit-ups.
