Latest articles by Sam Hopes
I've been running with the Adidas Kaphiros sunglasses — here are two things I love and three that I don't
The Adidas Kaphiros sports sunglasses are rimless sport shades that are lightweight and grippy, but what did we like and dislike when testing them?
Forget planks: Swap them for this 5-minute standing abs workout, and notice how your posture improves
A personal trainer shares a beginner-friendly standing workout that strengthens your core and posture.
Forget 10,000 steps: This 10-minute daily walking routine could do more for your body and boost metabolism
Fart walking involves going for a walk after a meal to reduce bloating and gas and aid digestion. Here's why it could be as beneficial as your step count.
I'm a physiotherapist — these are the 3 exercises I'd never skip to keep your knees strong as you age
A physiotherapist shares three exercises to protect your knees as you age.
The best hiking boots to buy — tested and rated for mountain trails and casual hikes
These are the best hiking boots to in 2025, including the best waterproof hiking boots and the best hiking boots for casual trekkers.
5 longevity tests everyone over 50 should try — can you pass them all?
These 5 simple longevity tests can reveal how well you're aging after 50.
This simple bodyweight exercise reveals whether your balance is above average for your age
A personal trainer shares a quick, simple exercise you can try to test your balance based on your age group.
I asked a Gymshark athlete which 3 ab exercises she actually swears by — here's what she said
These are the 3 ab exercises a Gymshark athlete swears by — and they might surprise you.
Matt Damon's personal trainer broke down his 'The Odyssey' strength routine, so I tried the upper-body workout myself (and wow)
Matt Damon's personal trainer, Gabe Stump, reveals the upper-body routine that got him in shape for the new movie The Odyssey. So I tried it myself.
I asked Matt Damon's personal trainer exactly how he got him in shape for The Odyssey — here's what I learned
Matt Damon's personal trainer, Gabe Stump, reveals exactly how he got him in shape for the action-packed epic The Odyssey.
A personal trainer says this is the 10-minute mobility routine everyone should do to improve walking strength
A personal trainer shares a short mobility routine that prepares your muscles and joints for walks and walking workouts.
I've been quietly building leaner abs with this 5-minute 'core blast' workout, and it's a must-try if you suffer from back pain or tight hips
A coach shares a short abs workout she follows to help build a strong core at home, and it only takes five to 10 minutes.
I tried this 30-day 'Fix Your Ankles' mobility routine to improve my squats — the results really surprised me
I fixed a common problem holding me back from deep squats, and this Pliability ankle mobility routine helped me do it.
We asked Tom's Guide readers for their favorite 'old school' weightlifting exercise, and this is what came out on top
We asked Tom's Guide readers which 'old school' weightlifting exercise they like the most, and the Arnold press tops the list.
You’re spending too much on gym memberships — why this $11 dumbbell is all you actually need
A coach shares why you only need a dumbbell to build a strong and fit body in 2026.
What's the best exercise bike? I'm a fitness expert and these are my top picks for 2026
review The best exercise bikes for home workouts based on our in-house testing
I'm a personal trainer — this is the one lower-body exercise I wish everyone over 50 did each week
The wall sit builds lower-body strength and is low-impact for your joints; we take a look at the benefits if you're over 50, plus a variation to try.
I teach people to lift weights: If you only have time for one strength exercise this week, make it this move
A coach shares the one exercise she would add to her weekly resistance routine if she were short on time and wanted to strengthen her full body.
We asked Tom's Guide readers, 'Which fitness tracking metrics do you trust the least?' Here's the surprising answer
We asked Tom's Guide readers which metrics they trust the least on fitness trackers, and the answer might surprise some people.
I teach people how to be strong and mobile: this is the one exercise I regret ignoring for years
A coach shares the one exercise she regrets skipping over years of teaching, and it's well worth adding to your routine for several reasons.
Most people stretch their hips wrong — this 3-move mobility routine feels better in just 5 minutes
These three moves are great at adding range of motion around your pelvis and boosting hip mobility while remaining low-impact for your spine.
I'm a personal trainer — if you want to build strength and balance after 60, start with this dumbbell exercise
Build strength, balance and stability after 60 with this dumbbell exercise.
I’m a personal trainer: Here are 2 moves I swear everyone should do after 40
Focus on building strong glutes, legs and shoulders as you age with these two exercises.
