Latest articles by Sam Hopes
Doctor says these are the 3 core exercises you need to relieve sciatica and boost strength
A doctor says these are the three core exercises you need to relieve symptoms of sciatica and boost torso strength. Here's how to do them and the benefits.
Nope, not weights — this is the one bodyweight exercise you need to strengthen your pull-ups instead
The scapula pull-up is a bodyweight exercise used to develop shoulder strength, stability, and injury prevention. We explain how to do it, the benefits, and the variations to try.
No, not the gym — try this 15-minute kettlebell workout to boost core strength and build stronger muscles
This five-move kettlebell workout strengthens your whole body, boosts core strength and increases endurance, and only takes 15 minutes.
Who needs weights? This 15-minute bodyweight workout builds functional full-body strength and boosts flexibility
This 15-minute bodyweight workout uses techniques from calisthenics, animal flow and functional training to develop functional full-body strength, flexibility and better posture.
8 best jump ropes for competition, home and gym workouts 2024: tested and reviewed
These are the best jump ropes to improve your strength, conditioning and endurance during home or gym workouts.
10 best weighted jump ropes 2024: tried, tested and reviewed
The best weighted jump ropes are affordable and can provide a great workout at home. Here's our round-up of the top picks from the market.
What are the anatomical sling systems of the body? We asked a strength and conditioning coach
There are four anatomical sling systems of the body, and we asked a strength and conditioning coach to explain each one, including how to exercise them and build a stronger body.
Abs vs core muscles — here’s why you should know the difference
What is the difference between abs and core muscles? A personal trainer explains everything you need to know about your core.
5 best weightlifting belts 2024, tested and reviewed by our fitness experts
Here are the five best weightlifting belts for strength training, powerlifting and weightlifting, regardless of fitness ability or level. Tried and tested by Tom's Guide.
This 3-move stretching routine will develop healthy shoulders and strengthen your upper body
Strengthen your shoulders and stretch your upper body with this three-move routine. It only takes 15 minutes to increase spine flexibility, here's how.
Forget regular squats — try prisoner squats to build lower body strength instead
The prisoner squat is a bodyweight exercise for strengthening your core and lower body, developing posture, and stabilizing your upper body. Here's how to do it and the benefits.
Front squat vs back squat: which is better for building strong quads?
Should you focus on back squats or front squats to maximize quad muscle growth? We cover the benefits of both and how to use them to build lower body strength and muscle.
Who needs planks? The crunch clap exercise builds powerhouse core muscles without weights
You don't need planks to build powerhouse core muscles. The crunch clapping exercise strengthens your abs without weights, and a personal trainer explains how.
No, not push-ups — here's one exercise you need to strengthen your upper body without weights
The dead hang is a bodyweight exercise for strengthening your core and upper body and developing posture and spinal flexibility without hurting your back. Here's how to do it.
These are the 8 best 30-minute workouts to build full-body muscle and strength and boost metabolism
These are the best 30-minute workouts on YouTube, from beginner yoga and cardio dance to HIIT and weight training.
You don’t need the gym — this kettlebell arm workout sculpts your triceps, pecs and shoulders in 5 moves and 15 minutes
This five-move kettlebell workout strengthens your upper body, builds a strong core and boosts your metabolism in 15 minutes. Here's how to do it.
3 reasons you're not building strength in the gym — according to a strength and conditioning coach
These are the three main reasons you're not building strength during exercise, and how to avoid them, according to a strength and conditioning coach.
I added a turbo downward dog into my exercise routine and it transformed my yoga practice — here's how
The turbo dog pose is a variation on the downward dog in yoga and helps build upper body strength, focusing on your triceps, shoulders, back and chest muscles. Here's how to do it.
The 10 best foam rollers 2024: tested and reviewed
Prevent injury, improve mobility and reduce pain with the best foam rollers on the market.
Best gym bags 2024 for all workouts and weather
We’ve found the best gym bags for runners, yogis and anyone who wants to tote their sports stuff in style.
9 best Pilates exercises for strengthening your core and boosting posture
Dig deep into your core muscles with these nine Pilates exercises designed to strengthen and define your torso muscles.
4 reasons you’re not building muscle in the gym — according to a strength and conditioning coach
Here are the four main reasons you're not building muscle mass and how to avoid them, according to a strength and conditioning coach.
I did the 12-3-30 treadmill workout for a month — here's my results
What is the 12-3-30 treadmill workout, how do you do it, and what happens when you do it for a month? We put it to the test, and here's how it went.
