Latest articles by Sam Hopes
8 best jump ropes for competition, home and gym workouts 2025: tested and reviewed by our fitness team
These are the best jump ropes to improve your strength, conditioning and endurance during home or gym workouts.
I've been doing cold water therapy using the LUMI Therapy ice bath — and the effects seriously surprised me
What are the benefits of ice baths and cold water therapy? Here's what happened when this writer tested it out.
If you want sculpted arms and shoulders, I'd follow this trainer's 5-move upper-body kettlebell routine
Build stronger arms, shoulders and core muscles with this fitness trainer's five-move upper-body kettlebell workout.
The 10 best gym bags 2025: Tested and reviewed by a fitness team
We’ve found the best gym bags for all types of workouts and exercisers from Lululemon to Adidas. Here are our recommendations.
I did 70 Turkish sit-ups every day for a week — here’s what happened to my abs
A personal trainer shares her experience performing 70 Turkish sit-ups every day for one week in this fitness challenge, and here are the results.
Instead of 'basic' crunches — here are 3 abs exercises you need to try, according to a functional training coach
Build strong core muscles without weights, just using these three crunch variations from a functional training coach.
A trainer shares three of her favorite lower abs exercises to build a strong core, with or without weights.
Get ready to feel the burn, according to a personal trainer
7 best shoes for Peloton and indoor cycling 2025: tried and tested by our fitness team
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.
The best massage guns in 2025 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.
POV: You found this hip mobility exercise and now your hips are unlocked and lower back is open
Open your hips and lower back and reduce tension with this one mobility exercise, according to a personal trainer.
You'll never do crunches again — after spending 10 minutes on these three kettlebell ab exercises
You don't need crunches to build a stronger core, just try these three kettlebell ab exercises designed by a functional training coach.
9 best protein shakers 2025: tried and tested
These are the best protein shakers, from no-frill drinking receptacles to premium models with hidden pill organizers.
I’ve been hands-on with the Reebok Nano X5 cross training shoe — and Reebok has stepped it up
I put the Reebok Nano X5 training shoe to the test, and the Nano series upgrades surprised me in the best way.
11 best yoga mats 2025: 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.
8 best ankle weights 2025: tested and reviewed by our fitness team
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.
The best water bottles to buy in 2025: thirst quenching winners
We tested 9 of the best water bottles including favorites from brands like Nalgene, YETI and LuluLemon.
I'm a personal trainer — here's the number of rest days you really need in your exercise routine
A personal trainer explains the benefits of rest days, how many to take and why you need them, based on your training efforts.
Back in the gym? 5 kettlebell exercises to build full-body strength, power and muscle
Build functional strength, power and endurance with these five kettlebell exercises, according to a personal trainer.
What's the best exercise bike? I'm a fitness expert and these are my top picks
review The best exercise bikes provide a brilliant lower-body workout and they're a great tool for improving your cardiovascular health.
This simple 12-minute yoga routine relieves hip pain and boosts lower body flexibility
Yoga instructor shares a simple 12-minute yoga routine to relieve tight hips and lower body tension.
You just need 20 minutes and this mobility routine to build full-body flexibility and strength
Try this 20-minute full-body strength and mobility routine to build flexibility and improve range of motion, according to a personal trainer.
9 best resistance bands 2025: 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.
Can't do pull-ups? I’m a personal trainer, and here's the one hack you need to try
Learning how to do a pull-up can take time, but this one hack from a fitness coach could get you there quicker.
