Latest articles by Sam Hopes
3 things I wish I had known as a Hyrox beginner
If you plan to compete at Hyrox this year, Tom's Guide's resident fitness writer has competed and shares three tips to help you succeed.
Physical therapist shares the lower body moves you need to unlock tight hips and boost flexibility with your body weight
A physical therapist shares the exercises you need to stretch and strengthen your hips and reduce lower body tension.
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.
Forget weights — this 20-minute ‘animal flow’ routine builds full-body functional strength using just your body weight
This 20-minute ‘animal flow’ routine builds full-body strength and boosts flexibility using your body weight.
Mega Brooks Black Friday sale is live — 11 running shoe and apparel deals I’m tracking from just $35
These Brooks deals will save you big money ahead of the Black Friday sales. Here are my top picks.
Best HIIT workouts for beginners you can do at home with or without weights
Get your heart pumping with these beginner HIIT workouts suitable for all levels.
We've run over 50 miles in the Brooks Glycerin 20 — and it's nearly 50% off in this Black Friday deal
The Brooks Glycerin 20 is discounted over 40% ahead of Black Friday, and we've tested them first-hand at Tom's Guide.
We've tested the best adjustable dumbbells for weightlifting at home 2024
We used the best adjustable dumbbells for strength training and high-intensity workouts to help you find the right weights for your muscle-building goals.
Best bike lights in 2024: Tested and reviewed
The best bike lights we've tested, including the best front and rear bike lights to keep you safe, as well as the best bike light sets.
Not a typo! Oura Ring 3 crashes $100 ahead of Black Friday, and it's our favorite smart ring
The Oura Ring 3 has $100 off right now ahead of Black Friday with this limited-time deal at Amazon.
8 best ankle weights 2024: tested and reviewed by us
We’ve tested the best ankle weights on the market from brands like Sportneer, Bala, and Gaiam, and tested them for rehabilitation, strength training and more.
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.
Best gym bags 2024: Tested and reviewed
We’ve found the best gym bags for all types of workouts and exercisers from Lululemon to Adidas. Here are our recommendations.
I just tried this 10-minute yoga stretching routine for runners — here’s why I’m obsessed already
This 10-minute yoga-inspired stretching routine boosts flexibility and helps runners prevent injuries. Here's how to do it.
Huge On running shoe sale drops ahead of Black Friday — 11 deals I’d buy from just $17
Save big ahead of Black Friday with these On running deals. Here are my top picks.
The best massage guns in 2024 to relieve muscle pain and tension
Review We've tested the best massage guns you can buy to boost recovery, reduce stress and get a deep tissue massage at home.
Nope, not Russian twists — try this one bodyweight exercise to strengthen your abs and obliques instead
If Russian twists are off the table, the windmill plank strengthens your core using your bodyweight and engages your obliques.
Pilates instructor shares full-body routine to strengthen muscles and boost posture — and it only takes 20 minutes
Pilates instructor shares a 20-minute routine to stretch and strengthen your entire body without weights. Here's how to do it.
8 best kettlebells 2024: tried, tested, and reviewed
The best kettlebells for strength and conditioning, weightlifting, and home workouts, including Onnit, Primal and Amazon. Plus, the best kettlebells for CrossFit and competition.
I’m a personal trainer — this 5-move workout builds full-body strength and muscle with just a set of dumbbells
Personal trainer shares a five-move dumbbell workout to build full-body strength and muscle wherever you are.
Huge Black Friday cycling gear sale — 11 deals from Giro, Peloton and Shimano starting from just $11
Amazon could save you money on a selection of cycling gear and accessories ahead of Black Friday, including popular brands like Rapha and Peloton.
9 best resistance bands 2024: tried, tested and reviewed
Buy the best resistance bands for strength training, physical therapy, rehabilitation, workouts, and stretching at any budget with our top recommendations.
Who needs weights? This Pilates abs workout strengthens your back, core and arms in 10 minutes
Feature This Pilates ab workout takes 10 minutes to strengthen your core, arms and back muscles without weights.
