
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

I Review Massage Guns And The Three I Use The Most Are Discounted For Cyber Monday
By Sam Rider last updated
I have the pick of the best massage guns, and the three I keep coming back to are reduced by up to $250

Lat Pull-Down Form: How To Perform This Alternative To Pull-Ups
By Sam Rider last updated
Develop good lat pull-down form when you hit the machines and build a broader back

Wattbike Workouts To Power Up Your Fitness
By Nick Harris-Fry last updated
Zap fat, charge up your endurance and generate epic leg strength on the Wattbike

How To Do The Leg Press
By Harry Bullmore last updated
Expert advice on how to do the leg press safely, as well as how it compares to the barbell squat

The Best Abs Rollers And Wheels For Any Budget
By Sam Rider last updated
Roll your way to a rock-solid core

How To Do The Arnold Press Exercise
By Sam Rider last updated
Build boulder shoulders with Schwarzenegger’s patented lift

I’ve Tested Plenty Of Massage Guns And This Is The Model I Recommend Buying In The Prime Day Sale
By Sam Rider published
With a $250 saving, for once I’d recommend going with the best of the best

The Best Triceps Exercises To Do At Home And In The Gym
By Nick Harris-Fry last updated
Add serious size to your upper arms with these triceps exercises you can do with whatever equipment you have available

How Rugby League Champions St Helens Use Blood Flow Restriction Training
By Sam Rider published
St Helens S&C coach explains how the Super League champions use BFR training to maximize time in the gym and speed up recovery

Build Strength And Mobility With This Full-Body Yoga Workout
By Sam Rider published
This beginner-friendly, yoga-inspired home workout will leave your body feeling energized and invigorated

Eight Physical Challenges Everyone In Their 20s Should Be Able To Do
By Sam Rider last updated
Test yourself with these physical challenges to see how fit you really are

The Best Shoulder Workout Routine To Add Serious Size To Your Shoulders
By Sam Rider last updated
Try this tri-set shoulder workout to grow bigger, stronger and wider shoulders

14 Things I Learned Doing My First HYROX Race
By Sam Rider published
How to train for it, what to wear for it and how to get round the course fault-free

The Toughest Dumbbell Triceps Workout Out There
By Sam Rider published
This routine uses supersets and tempo training to really test your triceps

The Bodyweight Workout That Builds Big Muscles
By Sam Rider last updated
Never wait for the squat rack again – use this bodyweight workout from top trainer Sean Bartram to grow

How To Master The Romanian Deadlift And Unlock Your Leg Muscles
By Sam Rider last updated
Often overlooked, Romanian deadlifts are the key to bigger, stronger legs

Our Go-To Home Chest Workout With Dumbbells – No Weights Bench Necessary
By Sam Rider published
Build a bigger chest at home using dumbbells with this 10-move workout

How To Master The Pull-Up – One Of The Toughest Bodyweight Moves There Is
By Sam Rider last updated
Our pull-up guide will help you take on the most challenging of fitness classics for serious upper-body strength

The Best Chest Workout To Build Strength And Size In The Gym
By Sam Rider last updated
This chest workout done two ways is a smart way to train your pecs. Plus, find plenty more ways to spend chest day

This Kettlebell Workout For Beginners Ticks Every Box
By Sam Rider last updated
Get to grips with the kettlebell and build functional fitness with this four-move circuit

How To Do The Dumbbell Crunch
By Sam Rider last updated
Upgrade your crunch by introducing some weight

Get Strong With This Dumbbell Legs And Core Workout
By Sam Rider published
All you need is a pair of dumbbells

Burn Fat At Home With This Bodyweight Workout
By Sam Rider last updated
This six-move circuit is suitable for all levels – the faster you go, the better the burn