
I don't know about you, but as the gentle warmth of spring starts to seep into my bones, so does the motivation to move my body.
At Tom's Guide, we're dedicating this spring to exploring some of the best fitness classes around and sharing our experiences with you. Whether we're venturing into puppy yoga (yep, definitely a thing) or contortion classes (also, madly, a thing), we want to explore what's on offer within the fitness industry and share it with our readers.
Keep an eye on this page, as we update it with the latest challenges and workouts exploring physical, emotional and mental wellbeing to help you decide how you want to move your body this year.
Discover the latest workouts
Grab one of the best yoga mats and find out what's on offer in the fitness space, from yoga and Pilates to weightlifting, hybrid training and more.
- I just did a puppy yoga class for the first time, here's exactly what happened
- Contortion workouts are trending, so I tried them and here's what happened to my body.
Grab the right gear
Not sure what kit you need? Here are a few ideas from us to you.
- 7 hiking gear essentials I recommend for the ultimate outdoor adventure
- These are my 5 trail running essentials for your next outdoor adventure
- I ditched my old water bottle for the Lululemon Back to Life Sport Bottle — here's why I'm not going back
- The best yoga mats for yoga and more
- I raced 10K in the Nike Vaporfly 4% to see how the original carbon shoe compares to today’s racers — here’s what I learned
- The best adjustable dumbbells
- The best kettlebells for weightlifting
Track your progress
A fitness tracker or smartwatch can help you keep an eye on your progress.
- I walked 5,500 steps with the Garmin Forerunner 165 and Polar Grit X2 Pro — here’s the winner
- I walked 5,800 steps with the Polar Grit X2 Pro and G-Shock Move — here’s the winner
- 5 outdoor adventure-ready smartwatches I recommend for tracking summertime fun
- I walked 5K+ steps with the G-Shock Move and Polar Grit X2 Pro— here's the winner.






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Sam Hopes is a level 3 qualified 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 Active, Sam now primarily teaches outdoor bootcamps, bodyweight, 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 has completed two mixed doubles Hyrox competitions in London and the Netherlands and finished her first doubles attempt in 1:11.
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