Sam Rider
Sam Rider is an experienced freelance journalist, specialising in health, fitness and wellness. As well as writing features, Sam is also Coach’s designated reviewer of massage guns and fitness mirrors developing expertise in those product categories.
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.
Sam is also a REPS level 3 qualified personal trainer, online coach and founder of Your Daily Fix.
Latest articles by Sam Rider
How To Do The Single-Leg Romanian Deadlift To Row
By Sam Rider last updated
Turn a standard gym move into a multi-plane exercise and shock your body into new growth and performance
How To Do The YTWL Exercise
By Sam Rider last updated
This workout targets the lower-back muscles, which are vital for good posture.
Shoulder Mobility Exercises
By Sam Rider last updated
Try these surprisingly challenging exercises to improve your posture and all-round strength
The Best Weightlifting Shoes
By Sam Rider last updated
Engineered to be stable and allow for ankle mobility, weightlifting shoes are unlike any other sports shoes. Our expert buyer's guide and top picks will help you choose the right pair
How To Do The One-Arm Cable Flye
By Sam Rider published
Bulk up your pecs with this unilateral chest exercise
Planet Of The Apes Animal Flow workout
By Sam Rider last updated
Train like a primate and build functional strength with Animal Flow
MuscleGun Carbon Review: The Fastest, Lightest Elite-Level Massage Gun
By Sam Rider published
Could this UK brand’s top-end massage gun be the pound-for-pound world champ?
Massage Gun Vs Foam Roller: Which Is The Best Recovery Tool?
By Sam Rider published
As massage guns increase in popularity, the foam roller is being sidelined, but which is the best recovery tool for your next workout?
Echelon Reflect Review: Two Months With The 50in Smart Fitness Mirror
By Sam Rider published
This one-way exercise mirror boasts a vast library of quick and effective connected workouts, but lacks the interactive functionality of its rivals
Theragun PRO Vs Hypervolt 2 Pro: How Do They Compare?
By Sam Rider published
These are the top-of-the-line massage guns from two leading brands, but which one deserves top billing? We pit the Theragun PRO vs Hypervolt 2 Pro to crown the ultimate winner
The Best Low-Impact Workouts Combine HIIT With Pilates – Like This One
By Sam Rider published
Draw on these two disciplines to boost core strength and cardiovascular conditioning in double-quick time
Try A Les Mills Workout On For Size With This Five-Move Circuit
By Sam Rider published
This 10-minute routine from a Les Mills trainer will boost your strength, stamina and overall athleticism
Buckle Up For This Advanced 12-Minute Circuit
By Sam Rider published
Use this session from Tone & Sculpt’s Danyele Wilson to build power, speed and stamina
Theragun PRO Review: In A League (And Price Category) Of Its Own
By Sam Rider published
Does Therabody’s top-of-the-range massage gun rise to its premium billing? We gave the Theragun Pro to our massage gun reviewer to find out
Use This Lower-Body Strength Workout To Minimise Injury
By Sam Rider published
Measure your lower-body mobility and resilience with these three functional bodyweight exercises
Use This Five-Minute Boxing Drill To Earn KO Cardio Credentials
By Sam Rider published
Challenge yourself to go the distance with this non-stop boxing finisher
Use This Glutes Workout At Home To Ward Off Lower-Back Pain
By Sam Rider published
Fire up your posterior chain and protect your lower back with this beginner-friendly circuit from Krissy Cela
6 Rugby Drills For Elite-Level Athleticism
By Sam Rider published
Inspired by the Six Nations? Then use these elite-level rugby drills to develop speed, power, strength and stamina
Killer Air Bike Workouts To Crank Up Your Cardio
By Sam Rider published
As Fiit partners with Assault Fitness to launch the world’s first connected air bike workouts, we share three of master trainer Luke Baden’s favourite sessions
The Best Air Bikes For Your Home Gym
By Sam Rider published
Get to grips with the ultimate cardio machines for your upper and lower body
The Death By Burpees Workout Is More Beginner-Friendly Than It Sounds
By Sam Rider published
The “death by” format is a fine finisher, and if you use burpees there’s a variation which will make it suit all comers – give it a go the next time you sweat
Rugby Training Lessons From England Rugby
By Sam Rider published
Level up your strength, power and mental resilience with these leftfield approaches to training from England Rugby ahead of the 2022 Six Nations
Hyperice Hypervolt 2 Pro Review: A Massage Gun For Serious Athletes
By Sam Rider published
The Hypervolt 2 Pro is calibrated for high performance, but does it justify its hefty price?
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