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.
Latest articles by Sam Rider
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This is the best abs exercise you're not doing and all you need is a pair of dumbbells
Workouts 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 process
Active 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 exercises
Running 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 back
Stretching 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 injury
fitness, 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 manageable
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Four stretches every desk worker should use to keep their hips healthy and mobile
Log 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-up
Workouts 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 gym
Workout 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 abs
Workout Think it's the plank? Guess again
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Three expert trainers reveal how to actually engage your core
Fitness 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 technique
Workout 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 expert
Workout Almost everyone does number one
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Forget dumbbells—build upper-body muscle with this trainer's seven-move resistance band workout
The 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 them
Workouts Avoid these common pitfalls and get the most out of this essential leg exercise
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