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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The gorilla squat opens your hips, increases mobility and strengthens your legs, and you don't need any equipment to get started.

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If you're feeling tight and sore, your body might need a reset, and this 10-minute mobility routine can help.

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I coach mobility classes for a living, and I turn to these five moves again and again to build a resilient body.

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Three simple fitness tests that assess strength and flexibility over 60; see how you score for your age category and what needs improving.

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Strengthen your core without hurting your lower back with these tips for movements to avoid or try.

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Dieting and health fads rarely build lasting results for body recomposition, but small lifestyle hacks can help, and this one is dietitian-approved.

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Three simple weightlifting moves that build full-body strength and muscle.

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Learn how to engage your core properly with this five-minute bracing routine that helps you switch on the correct muscles for workouts.

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Strengthen and stabilize your shoulders using these three exercises and a resistance band.

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Feel more stable with these three simple balance exercises you can do while brushing your teeth.

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Unlock a greater range of motion in your hips by trying these four mobility exercises in rotation over the next few months.

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I quit drinking alcohol, then tracked my health and sleep using the Oura Ring 4, and I've been stunned by what it has told me in a short time.

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You can't 'tone' muscle, so here's what is really happening when you build muscle definition, and why you need to know about body recomposition.

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Resistance training strengthens your joints, bones, ligaments and muscles against injury and age-related conditions; these are the three exercises to start you off.

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A physical therapist says these are the hidden signs your posture impacts your walking shoes, and how to fix them.

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The dumbbell renegade row challenge is rough on your arms and back muscles, but can you get to the end?

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Emerging research suggests that protein consumption could also affect mood, says a nutritionist — here’s how.

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One kettlebell is all you need to improve functional strength, balance and core power without going to the gym.

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This is how one exercise can completely transform your core power and shoulder stability over time.

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I coach mobility classes for a living, and these are my five favorite stretches for building strength and flexibility in my hips, spine and shoulders.

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Learning how to squat isn't as simple as it looks, which is why we asked personal trainers which exercises they give to clients to improve squat depth and mobility.

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The fire hydrant exercise opens your hips and groin and strengthens your glutes, while putting less pressure on your joints; a personal trainer demonstrates.

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You can learn to balance at any age, and this squat exercise will help strengthen your lower body muscles and increase mobility to help improve balance over time.
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