Latest articles by Sam Hopes
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.
Who needs weights? This Pilates abs workout strengthens your back, core and arms in 10 minutes
Feature 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.
I tried the Pilates ‘rollover’ exercise to strengthen my abs and spine without weights — here’s what happened to my body
Here are the benefits of the Pilates 'rollover' exercise, and how it can improve spine mobility and build stronger abs.
11 best foam rollers 2025: tested and reviewed
Prevent injury, improve mobility and reduce pain with the best foam rollers on the market.
No, not leg raises — here's the one abs exercise you should do to strengthen your deep core without weights
Double deadbugs are a bodyweight exercise for strengthening your abs, hips and deep core without hurting your spine. Here's how to do them step-by-step.
5 best weightlifting belts 2025, tested and reviewed by our fitness experts
Here are the five best weightlifting belts for strength training, powerlifting and weightlifting, regardless of fitness ability or level. Tried and tested by Tom's Guide.
7 best shoes for Peloton and indoor cycling 2025: tried and tested
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.
Study suggests you may need more protein after cardio than you think — here’s the real number
Research suggests this is how much protein you really need after cardio to fuel recovery.
This 15-minute yoga routine boosts flexibility and stretches your entire body — so I tried it, and here's my verdict
This 15-minute ‘gentle yoga’ routine boosts flexibility and reduces stress — here’s how to do it to stretch and strengthen your entire body.
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.
Strength and conditioning coach shares 4 exercises to strengthen your upper body and boost mobility with a resistance band
This four-move mobility workout strengthens your upper body and improves shoulder health.
No push-ups? Try the dolphin press to strengthen your chest, core and shoulders instead
Need help with push-ups? Try the dolphin press and watch your upper body strength transform.
How to master the jerk the right way, according to a CrossFit coach
Learn how to jerk, push jerk, and split jerk using this step-by-step guide on technique, weights, and more. According to a qualified CrossFit coach.
Concentric vs eccentric movement: which is better for muscle growth?
Should you focus on concentric or eccentric loading to build muscle and strength? We cover the benefits of both and how to prioritize them.
Oura Ring vs. Ultrahuman Ring Air — which smart ring should you buy?
Which is the best fitness tracker ring? We put the Ultrahuman Ring Air and Oura Ring 4 head-to-head.
I did the 12-3-30 treadmill workout for a month — here's my results
What is the 12-3-30 treadmill workout, how do you do it, and what happens when you do it for a month? We put it to the test, and here's how it went.
Bored of stretching? You just need this one exercise and a resistance band to strengthen your hips, glutes and hamstrings
You just need this one exercise and a resistance band to stretch and strengthen your hips without weights. Here's how to do the psoas march.
Mobility expert shares the 3 exercises you need to strengthen your hips and reduce lower body tension with just a foam roller
A mobility coach shares the three exercises you need to build strong hips and reduce lower body tension using a foam roller.
Chiropractor shares the one move you need to unlock tight shoulders and relieve upper body tension, and I've tried it
I'm a personal trainer, and this is the one exercise I use to unlock my upper back and reduce shoulder tension with a kettlebell.
The best water bottles to buy in 2025: our thirst quenching favorites
We've drank from dozens of the best water bottles and these are the most reliable options we've tested.
I'm following this 3-week 'Live Below Parallel' routine to boost lower-body mobility — here are my results so far
I'm following this three-week 'Live Below Parallel' lower-body mobility routine to boost hip flexibility and improve squat depth — here are my results so far.
We've tested the best exercise bikes to help you boost your fitness at home
review The best exercise bikes provide a brilliant lower-body workout and they're a great tool for improving your cardiovascular health.
