Sam Hopes
Sam Hopes is a level 3 fitness trainer, level 2 reiki practitioner, and senior fitness writer at Tom's Guide. She is also currently undertaking her Yoga For Athletes training course. Sam has written for various fitness brands and websites over the years and has experience across brands at Future such as Live Science, Fit&Well, Coach, and T3. Having worked with fitness studios like F45 and Virgin, Sam now primarily teaches outdoor bootcamps, bodyweight and calisthenics, and kettlebells. She also coaches mobility and stretching-focused classes several times a week and believes that true strength comes from a holistic approach to training your body. Sam is currently in training for her next mixed doubles Hyrox competition in London this year, having completed her first doubles attempt in 1:11.
In her spare time, she enjoys CrossFit, yoga, and running and can be found perfecting her handstand walks and handstand push-ups in the gym whenever she has the chance to be upside down! At work, she can be found testing the latest fitness technology and wearables, anything yoga and CrossFit-related, and has a keen interest in nutrition, sleep, and recovery.
Latest articles by Sam Hopes
I'm a personal trainer — this is the one move I use to unlock tight hips and boost lower body mobility
By Sam Hopes last updated
The runner's lunge calf stretch targets your hips, calves and ankles and builds lower body flexibility to boost squat mobility. Here's how to do it and what the benefits are.
Physical therapists say this is the one 90-second exercise you should do to reduce lower back pain and release tension
By Sam Hopes published
This is the one 90-second stretch you should do to release tension in your lower back, boost flexibility and reduce lower back pain, according to physical therapists.
I did 50 army crawl planks every day for one week — here’s what happened to my core
By Sam Hopes last updated
The army crawl plank variation builds stronger shoulder and core muscles and targets your whole body. Here's what happens when you do it for a week.
Forget burpees — this no-jumping HIIT Pilates workout sculpts your abs and arms in just 10 minutes
By Sam Hopes last updated
The no-jumping Pilates HIIT workout with dumbbells is by Alo Moves, which only takes 10 minutes and sculpts stronger core and arm muscles without high-impact movement.
5 best exercises to grow your triceps using a resistance band
By Sam Hopes published
Build stronger triceps muscles using these five exercises and a resistance band. Here's how to do them, according to a personal trainer.
I'm a personal trainer — this one bodyweight compound exercise sculpts your core without weights
By Sam Hopes last updated
The fishhook plank builds a strong core and develops your functional fitness. Here's how to do it, the benefits of the plank exercise and variations.
This one bodyweight exercise can strengthen your obliques, abs and hips — and boost flexibility
By Sam Hopes published
The hanging L-sit is a bodyweight exercise found in calisthenics that builds full-body strength and lower-body flexibility and develops hip flexor and core endurance. Here's how to do it.
3 10-minute ab workouts to sculpt a strong core and strengthen your hips
By Sarah Jacobsson Purewal last updated
Work your core three ways with these equipment-free 10-minute ab workouts to build a stronger core.
Best HIIT workouts for beginners you can do at home
By TJ Fink last updated
Get your heart pumping with these beginner HIIT workouts suitable for beginners and all levels.
Pilates instructor shares a 20-minute full-body Pilates workout to sculpt muscle and boost metabolism
By Sam Hopes published
The 20-minute Pilates workout by Alo Moves targets your entire body and boosts metabolism using cardio and strength exercises.
The Cat Cow stretch boosts upper body flexibility and strengthens your back and spine — here's how to do it
By Sam Hopes published
The cat-cow stretch is a yoga pose used by many to build upper body flexibility, increase spine mobility and strengthen your back. Here's how to do it, and the benefits.
Under Armour has a huge post Prime Day sale — 15 deals I’d buy from $11
By Sam Hopes last updated
Prime Day is over but you can still shop Under Armour fitness apparel with these sales.
Plank exercise: This is how long you should hold a plank for
By Jane McGuire last updated
How long do you need to hold a plank exercise to see results? It's not as long as you think.
Amazon Prime Day Adidas deals 2024 — 19 sneaker and apparel deals I'd shop from just $8
By Sam Hopes last updated
The best Prime Day Adidas deals include apparel, sneakers and more, so shop them before they go.
Prime Day protein powder deals — 5 sales I'd actually buy starting from just $24
By Sam Hopes last updated
Amazon Prime Day is here and you can snag epic protein powder deals during the sales. These are the top items I'd buy right now, from organic powder to whey and isolate.
Under Armour Prime Day sale 2024 — 17 deals I’d snag on fitness apparel and sneakers from just $9
By Sam Hopes last updated
These deals on Under Armour fitness apparel could save you big money on Amazon Prime Day.
I'm a personal trainer — the best set of adjustable dumbbells I've tested are over $100 off for Prime Day
By Sam Hopes published
The Bowflex SelectTech 552 adjustable dumbbells are over $100 off during the Prime Day sales with this deal.
You don't need planks to build core muscle — try this 3-move kettlebell ab workout instead
By Sam Hopes published
No crunches, no planks, just use this 25-minute kettlebell abs workout to build a strong and defined core.
My favorite ever The North Face running jacket just crashed to lowest price this Prime Day at just $80
By Sam Hopes last updated
The North Face lightweight and waterproof shell running jacket is an all-season favorite and 30% off during Prime Day.
Huge sale on Arc'teryx apparel at REI — save over $100 during Prime Day sales
By Sam Hopes last updated
Forget Amazon Prime Day, you can save over $100 on Arc'teryx apparel during this sale at REI while stocks last.
7 home gym Prime Day deals I wouldn't miss if you enjoy strength training — starting from $6
By Sam Hopes last updated
We review gym equipment for a living, and these are the best Prime Day deals for building stronger core muscles at home during the sales.
Prime Day workout apparel deals under $50 — 7 sales I'd shop from Lululemon, The North Face, and more
By Sam Hopes last updated
Prime Day has arrived, and here are my favorite deals on workout apparel from Arc'teryx, Columbia, The North Face, and more for under $50 during the sales.
I ran a 10K with the Asics Gel Nimbus 24 running shoes — and they just crashed to $89 for Prime Day
By Sam Hopes last updated
The Asics Gel-Nimbus 24 running shoe is just $89 during Amazon Prime Day sales with this limited time deal. Here's how to shop.
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