Latest articles by Sam Hopes
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.
I’m a personal trainer — this is the 20-minute walking workout I use to build strength without weights and boost metabolism
A walking workout increases lower body strength and helps boost your metabolism without weights. Here's the workout, and some benefits of walking.
Black Friday running shoe deals: I'm tracking the best sales on Hoka, On, Nike, Asics and more
The Black Friday running shoe deals are here. Check out our live coverage to find epic discounts from brands like On, Nike, Asics, HOKA and more.
No, not pull-ups — I'm a personal trainer, and this is the one upper-body exercise you need to strengthen your back and shoulders
Here's how to do face pulls and the benefits for your back, shoulders and posture, according to a personal trainer.
This 3-move kettlebell workout builds a strong core and boosts your metabolism in just 15 minutes
Build strength and boost core power using three kettlebell exercises and this 15-minute routine, according to a personal trainer.
Physical therapist shares the lower body exercises you need to unlock tight hips and boost flexibility
A physical therapist shares the exercises you need to stretch and strengthen your hips and reduce lower body tension.
Enjoy calisthenics? This 20-minute ‘animal flow’ routine builds full-body functional strength using your body weight
This 20-minute ‘animal flow’ routine builds full-body strength and boosts flexibility using your body weight.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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
Features 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.
