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

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.

I'm tracking the best Cyber Monday Apple Watch deals LIVE! Biggest discounts on Apple Watch 11, SE and Ultra 3 right now
By Kate Kozuch, Nick Harris-Fry, Dan Bracaglia last updated
I'm vetting the Best Cyber Monday Apple Watch deals as they drop, helping you save big on the Apple Watch 11, Apple Watch Ultra 3, Apple Watch SE 3 and more.

Best AirPods Cyber Monday deals LIVE: I'm tracking all the best savings on AirPods 4, AirPods Max and more
By Tammy Rogers last updated
There are loads of AirPods savings to be had right now — and I'm tracking them live.

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.

I found the 5 best Black Friday smart ring deals
By Sam Hopes last updated
Black Friday has arrived, and so have some incredible deals on the best smart rings, saving you over $100.

‘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.

Enjoy lifting weights? These are the 3 best gym shoes to do it in, and epic Black Friday deals slash up to 35% off
By Sam Hopes published
These are three of my top recommended gym shoes, and they're all on sale for Black Friday.

I hate running (but I do it anyway) — These 5 Black Friday deals on running shoes and essentials changed the game with over 30% off
By Sam Hopes published
Black Friday running deals will save you money on running shoes and essentials during the sales, and my favorites are also slashed in price.

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.

Massive Crocs Black Friday sale at Amazon — 19 deals I'd shop on clogs, sandals and more over 60% off
By Sam Hopes published
Black Friday Crocs deals are here. Check out the deals I'd recommend, and how to shop them.

I'm not turning my heating on this winter — here's how I'm staying warm with these 5 essential Black Friday deals from $13
By Sam Hopes published
These are my top five recommendations this Black Friday if you want to stay warm this winter without turning your heating on.

I found the 5 best Black Friday Skechers deals up to 30% off — here's the deals I personally recommend
By Sam Hopes last updated
Save up to 30% off this Black Friday with these hand-picked Skechers deals.
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