Sam Hopes is a level 3 qualified trainer, a level 2 Reiki practitioner and a fitness editor 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 and personal trained, Sam now primarily teaches outdoor bootcamps, bodyweight, calisthenics and kettlebells. She also coaches mobility and flexibility 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.
In her spare time, she enjoys CrossFit, hot 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 in fitness technology and wearables, anything yoga and CrossFit-related and has a keen interest in nutrition, sleep and recovery.
Latest articles by Sam Hopes

Who needs rucking? Try the farmer's walk instead to strengthen your whole body
By Sam Hopes published
The farmer's walk is my go-to for walking workouts

The '2-2-2' workout method packs on muscle and strength over 40 — here’s why it works
By Sam Hopes published
Over 40? The “2-workout-2-set” rule is how to maximize strength and muscle gains as you age and involves just two workouts and two sets per week.

Forget the overhead press — this exercise builds upper-body strength, mobility and stability
By Sam Hopes last updated
A personal trainer shares how the pike push-up could elevate your mobility routine, helping to build strength and stability for the overhead press.

Just 17 minutes — build muscle and power all over and strengthen your core with this dumbbell workout
By Sam Hopes published
This 17-minute dumbbell workout builds strength, power and a core that can endure; here's how to do it using just one set of weights.

‘Stop stretching and start strengthening,’ says a mobility coach — these are the 4 essential hip exercises to try
By Sam Hopes last updated
A movement coach says you need to strengthen and stabilize your hip joints if you have hypermobility, and these 4 exercises could help.

I'm a personal trainer — My dad is 72, and we use this exercise all the time to increase full-body mobility and strength
By Sam Hopes published
Here's a must-have strength exercise that combines a weighted prisoner squat and a good morning to increase mobility and strength.

I've been teaching weightlifting for years — this is the kettlebell exercise that challenges upper-body strength and stability more than push-ups
By Sam Hopes published
The bottoms-up kettlebell press is an upper-body exercise that people find the most challenging for strength and stability.

It's not goodbye, planks — this one exercise is more effective at strengthening your deep core muscles (and whole body)
By Sam Hopes published
Grab a resistance band and try the plank bird dog exercise for a strong core and body.

Yes, you can build muscle with kettlebells — this is the 3-move routine I teach first
By Sam Hopes published
I have been teaching with kettlebells for years, and this 3-move workout is one of the best ways to maximize a full-body session with just one set of weights.

‘Do this every morning to feel 10 years younger,’ says a mobility coach — and no, it’s not stretching
By Sam Hopes last updated
Increase mobility in your joints and stretch out sore spots with this 10-minute mobility routine to make you feel 10 years younger.

This 8-minute yoga routine resets your energy, boosts your mood and strengthens joints (perfect if you hate outdoor workouts)
By Sam Hopes last updated
You just need eight minutes to re-energize your body, boost your mood and stretch and strengthen with this yoga teacher's morning routine.

15 minutes, 4 moves: This kettlebell workout builds power, strength and endurance
By Sam Hopes last updated
A kettlebell routine that combines squats, thrusters, presses and swings into a 15-minute routine that improves endurance and power.

Hypermobile hips? Physical therapist says this is the No. 1 hip flexor exercise you need to try
By Sam Hopes published
A physical therapist reveals her tip for stretching tight hip flexors without hurting your joints, and it's perfect for hypermobility.

No, I'm not talking about sit-ups — this abs exercise is killer on your core and doesn't hurt your back
By Sam Hopes published
The Pilates ball crunch is a safe option for most people who want to keep ab workouts low-impact. Here's how to do it.

‘Strengthen, then lengthen,’ says a personal trainer — here's a 5-move mobility routine that does both
By Sam Hopes published
You can do wonders for your joint mobility and functional strength using this five-move routine from a personal trainer and mobility coach.

Here’s the No. 1 daily exercise you can do to build strength, mobility, and stability, says a personal trainer
By Sam Hopes published
Do this one exercise daily and notice stronger legs and better mobility and stability in your body, says a personal trainer.

5 exercises you really need for strong, mobile shoulders, according to a physical therapist
By Sam Hopes last updated
Bulletproof your shoulders against injury and pain with five physiotherapist-backed exercises for all levels.

I'm a personal trainer — this dumbbell routine hones, strengthens and builds your body in just 3 moves
By Sam Hopes last updated
You just need three dumbbell exercises and this personal-trainer backed workout to hone functional strength, muscle and power.

I've been teaching weightlifting for years — this is the exercise I see most people get injured from (and how to fix it)
By Sam Hopes published
The upright row is an upper-body exercise that builds strength and muscle, but it commonly causes injuries when performed incorrectly. A personal trainer shows you how to fix yours.

My dad is 72, and I still train him like a 30-year-old using these 5 strength exercises for longevity, muscle and strength
By Sam Hopes published
Five must-have strengthening exercises that boost longevity and muscle mass at any age, according to a personal trainer.

Stop the sit-ups: A personal trainer says these 4 standing exercises are unmatched at building deep core muscle
By Sam Hopes last updated
These four standing exercises for deep core muscles will work more than just your abs, and focuses on boosting posture, engagement and strength.

Runners — a study says you could slash up to 6 minutes off your marathon time using a sauna, here's how
By Sam Hopes last updated
A study suggests that regular 30-minute sauna sessions could increase endurance and shave time off your runs. Here's how.

Drop the heavy weights — these 4 low-impact yoga exercises are ‘the best’ for people over 60, says a strength and conditioning coach
By Sam Hopes last updated
A yoga teacher and strength and conditioning coach shares four low-impact exercises for people over 60 to build strength, mobility and balance.

‘The 30-minute therapy session you can do at the gym,’ says Arnold Schwarzenegger — and it’s backed by research
By Sam Hopes published
A systematic review found that aerobic exercise performed as little as twice per week could reduce anxiety, and high-intensity exercise outperformed low-intensity exercise.

It's not yoga you should be doing today — this ‘Power Pilates’ workout sculpts a strong and mobile body using just a set of light dumbbells
By Sam Hopes published
A Pilates instructor guides you through a 37-minute power Pilates workout using a set of light dumbbells to sculpt your entire body.
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