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
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.
Amazon’s best-selling Under Armour workout T-shirt just dropped to $10 in Prime Day sale
By Sam Hopes last updated
The Under Armour Tech 2.0 short-sleeve T-shirt is heavily discounted during Prime Day 2024.
Forget push-ups — the scapula push-up is the best bodyweight exercise to strengthen your barbell bench press
By Sam Hopes last updated
The scapula push-up is a bodyweight exercise that develops shoulder strength, mobility, stability, and injury-prevention. A personal trainer explains how.
Forget running — this walking workout with weights strengthens your core and boosts your metabolism
By Sam Hopes last updated
This 25-minute walking workout with weights builds lower body strength, boosts your metabolism and helps to build mental resilience. Here's how.
Sculpt your biceps, triceps and shoulders with this 10-move dumbbell standing arm workout — it just takes 10 minutes
By Sam Hopes last updated
These are the 10 exercises you should do to build your biceps and triceps using just a set of dumbbells, according to a Gymshark athlete.
I’m a personal trainer — this one-minute lower body stretch builds flexibility and improves sciatica
By Sam Hopes last updated
The reclined pigeon pose variation targets and stretches the hip flexors, gluteal muscles and groin. A personal trainer explains how to do it, the benefits and ways to modify it.
I tried a 3-minute Happy Baby exercise every day for one week — here's what happened to my body
By Sam Hopes last updated
Our writer tried Happy Baby pose for three minutes every day for one week. Here's what happened, and how to do the pose yourself.
Pilates instructor shares a 20-minute Pilates workout for developing healthy hips and strengthening your lower body
By Sam Hopes last updated
A Pilates instructor shares a 20-minute "healthy hips" Pilates workout for beginners to build lower body strength, so we gave it a try.
I ditched the Oura Ring for the Circular Ring Slim — 5 reasons why I'm going back
By Sam Hopes last updated
How does the Circular Ring Slim compare with the Oura Ring Generation 3? We explain five problems from testing, and why you might stick with Oura or other rivals instead.
Push-ups: How to do them, the benefits, and modifications to try
By Jane McGuire last updated
How to do a push-up, the benefits of doing push-ups and the modifications to make push-ups easier or harder.
Sit-ups: How to do them with proper form and why it matters
By Lucy Gornall last updated
Are sit-ups bad for your back? Not if you do them correctly, says a personal. Here's how to do a sit-up with the correct form.
Russian twist: how to do it, and the benefits for your core
By Jane McGuire, Sam Hopes last updated
How to do a Russian twist, the benefits of Russian twists, and the best modifications to try.
Deadbugs: How to do them, and the benefits for building your core muscles
By Jane McGuire last updated
Learn how to do a dead bug, the benefits of dead bugs, and how to progress or regress the exercise for your ability.
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