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 trained both group and 1:1, Sam now primarily teaches outdoor bootcamps, bodyweight, 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, Pilates 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, mindfulness, sleep and recovery.
Latest articles by Sam Hopes

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You only need one dumbbell and 15 minutes to do this dumbbell workout suitable for beginners.

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A physical therapist recommends three exercises your back needs if you have a desk job.

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Tap into zone 2 training by setting up your zones on your Coros Pace 4 watch.

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1Rebel master trainer LJ shares a mobility routine to improve your movement quality as you age.

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I asked a strength coach and running expert whether rucking can replace cardio — here’s the truth.

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1Rebel master trainer LJ shares a short core workout to build strength — so we tried it.

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If you sit for long periods, this short routine offers relief from muscle tension.

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A new study from Arizona State University examining more than 55,000 U.S. adults found that Pilates was associated with a 36% lower risk of death, while yoga was linked to a 27% lower risk.

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Leslie Kenny, who is a longevity expert and co-founder of the prestigious Oxford Longevity Project, shares three exercises to maintain muscle mass after 30.

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I've been testing Nuropod for a week to see if vagus nerve stimulation works, and this is what I discovered.

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A physical therapist recommends five crucial strengthening exercises for leg power in people over 60, none of which are squats.

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Try this 20-minute dumbbell workout for a full-body burn at home with one set of weights.

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A personal trainer shares a mobility exercise she believes everyone over 50 should do regularly.

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review The best exercise bikes for home workouts based on our in-house testing

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A coach shares the kettlebell routine she recommends to challenge your body and get stronger without fussy or overcomplicated workouts.

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Build strength and boost your yoga practice this fall with these four low-impact exercises that ground your body.

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A mobility routine featuring these five exercises can help you build a strong, mobile body without stretching.

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Time under tension (TUT) refers to the time muscles spend active during an exercise. We cover how it works and the benefits of slowing your reps.

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I asked a Pilates trainer and a strength coach if Pilates builds muscle like lifting weights — here’s the truth.

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Try this bodyweight workout you can do anywhere; it takes only 20 minutes and works your whole body.

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Build strong and mobile hips using these two tips from a personal trainer, and avoid one thing.

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A coach shares the one exercise she recommends to clients who want to increase lower-body mobility and strength.

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A bone health expert explains bone strength, how to strengthen bones, and how to improve athletic performance using high load.
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