Latest articles by Sam Hopes
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.
I'm a personal trainer — this one bodyweight exercise can strengthen your hips and boost lower body flexibility
The supported runner's lunge targets your hips, quads, glutes, and ankles and builds lower body flexibility. Here's how to do it and the benefits.
I tried the Pilates ‘rollover’ exercise to strengthen my abs and spine without weights — here’s what happened to my body
Here are the benefits of the Pilates 'rollover' exercise, and how it can improve spine mobility and build stronger abs.
Amazon's early Black Friday Under Armour sale is live — 11 deals I’d snag on apparel right now from just $10
Save during Black Friday sales on Under Armour fitness apparel.
11 best foam rollers 2024: tested and reviewed
Prevent injury, improve mobility and reduce pain with the best foam rollers on the market.
No, not leg raises — here's the one abs exercise you should do to strengthen your deep core without weights
Double deadbugs are a bodyweight exercise for strengthening your abs, hips and deep core without hurting your spine. Here's how to do them step-by-step.
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.
7 best shoes for Peloton and indoor cycling 2024: tried and tested
The best shoes for Peloton and home exercise bikes are tried and tested by our in-house Tom's Guide fitness team, including models by Peloton, Rapha and more.
Study suggests you may need more protein after cardio than you think — here’s the real number
Research suggests this is how much protein you really need after cardio to fuel recovery.
This 15-minute yoga routine boosts flexibility and stretches your entire body — so I tried it, and here's my verdict
This 15-minute ‘gentle yoga’ routine boosts flexibility and reduces stress — here’s how to do it to stretch and strengthen your entire body.
11 best yoga mats 2024: Tested by yoga instructors and fitness experts
We've tried and tested the best yoga mats from Manduka, Lululemon, Gaiam, Liforme and more, to find the most reliable and sustainable brands for your practice.
Strength and conditioning coach shares 4 exercises to strengthen your upper body and boost mobility with a resistance band
This four-move mobility workout strengthens your upper body and improves shoulder health.
No push-ups? Try the dolphin press to strengthen your chest, core and shoulders instead
Need help with push-ups? Try the dolphin press and watch your upper body strength transform.
How to master the jerk the right way, according to a CrossFit coach
Learn how to jerk, push jerk, and split jerk using this step-by-step guide on technique, weights, and more. According to a qualified CrossFit coach.
Concentric vs eccentric movement: which is better for muscle growth?
Should you focus on concentric or eccentric loading to build muscle and strength? We cover the benefits of both and how to prioritize them.
Oura Ring vs. Ultrahuman Ring Air — which smart ring should you buy?
Which is the best fitness tracker ring? We put the Ultrahuman Ring Air and Oura Ring 4 head-to-head.
