Sam Rider
Sam Rider is an experienced freelance journalist, specialising in health, fitness and wellness, as well as a REPS level 3 qualified personal trainer.
For over a decade he's reported on Olympic Games, CrossFit Games and World Cups, and quizzed luminaries of elite sport, nutrition and strength and conditioning.
Through it all, Sam has come to understand how fitness and wellness can be a force for positive change. From the individual, in transforming one’s physical and mental health, confidence and self-worth, to the collective, in championing sustainability, diversity and equality.
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A trainer says these three easy exercises will strengthen your posture to eliminate daily aches and pains
Workout All you need is a few minutes
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A mobility coach says these are the seven best stretches for beginners to keep daily aches and pains at bay
Flexibility Use this routine to wind down before bed
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This is the zone 2 treadmill workout Chris Hemsworth's coach uses to train for longevity
Walking Forget blood and thunder—this 30-minute routine is refreshingly low-intensity
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When I'm stuck at my desk all day I use this resistance band routine to relieve pain instantly—it only takes one minute
Flexibility It doubles as a quick mobilizing shoulder drill before exercise too
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A mobility coach says to use this four-move glute warm-up before your next workout if you spend all day sitting
Workouts And it only takes five minutes
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New to the gym? Avoid these six bad habits and you'll be fine, says a trainer
Workouts Heed this advice to make the most of every workout
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A running coach says these three moves will make every run feel easier, no matter your age
Running Steal his warm-up routine and feel the difference in your next session
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The five worst kettlebell exercises for beginners—and safer alternatives, according to a certified trainer
Workouts Swing and a miss—swap these risky kettlebell exercises for safer alternatives if you're a beginner
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Use this 10-minute flow to relieve soreness after exercise
Flexibility Recover faster with this yoga-inspired routine
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Arnold Schwarzenegger's five-move dumbbell workout will help anyone build muscle and burn fat, but here's how I would make it more beginner-friendly
Workouts Because this is a routine that everyone should have in their locker
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Are towel pulls the best running exercise you're not doing? A trainer explains how to strengthen your foot muscles to run easier and avoid injury
Running A simple drill to keep your foot muscles firing
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Maximize your strength and endurance like Chris Hemsworth with this hybrid training workout from Centr
Burn fat, boost aerobic fitness and build lean muscle—if Hemsworth can, you can too
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Are cold showers good for you? Here's what happened when I took the plunge for two weeks
Health They're credited with improving mood, reducing stress and speeding up recovery, so should you brave the cold to get fit in 2025?
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Never used a kettlebell before? Start with this beginner-friendly routine to build strength all over safely
Workouts Swerve the swings and use these five beginner-friendly moves to build total-body fitness
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Are these the best exercises runners aren't doing? A trainer breaks down his four favorite moves to develop strength and speed
Running Strengthen and stabilize your ankles, knees and core with this trainer's exercise routine for runners
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Can't face running or joining a gym? Use this 10-minute jump rope workout to burn calories and boost cardio this winter
Workouts Never skip a workout again, just use this fun jump rope routine
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Worried about going to the gym in January? Use these expert tips to beat workout anxiety and boost your fitness confidence in 2025
Workouts Never get gym shy again with this expert-led back-to-gym playbook
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Hugh Jackman's trainer knows how to build strength and stamina safely as you age—here's a four-move circuit she swears by
Workouts Master the beginner circuit then progress to the next stage as your fitness improves
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This beginner home workout uses the latest science to help you build strength all over in less time
Workout Just one set of each exercise is plenty to build size and strength
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Use these beginner-friendly walk-run interval workouts in the park or treadmill to tick off your first 5K in 2025
Running Learn to walk-run before you run with these beginner sessions from Steph Davis, Olympian and coach at running app Runna
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No pain, no gain is a myth—if you know this one simple strength training technique
Workouts A new study suggests you can now save time, skip the discomfort and still build impressive strength and muscular endurance doing just one set with two reps in reserve
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"My favorite knee-strengthener"—an expert trainer shares her favorite 15-minute leg workout, featuring her go-to move for knees
Workout Use this low-impact, follow-along home workout to strengthen weak knees
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This fitness app helped me conquer a half marathon this year—here's why I recommend it to all levels of runner
Running Customized running plans and tailored strength workouts helped get me race ready, and Runna is offering a two-week free trial to Fit&Well readers in January
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The more you move, the less pain you'll feel—ease creaking joints in just five minutes with this trainer's full-body mobility drill
Flexibility Movement can help to oil your joints, and this gentle routine from Jason Pak is a great way to give your body a tune-up
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