Latest articles by Sam Hopes
10 best weighted jump ropes 2024: tried, tested and reviewed
The best weighted jump ropes are affordable and can provide a great workout at home. Here's our round-up of the top picks from the market.
I’m a personal trainer — this is the 20-minute walking workout I use to build strength without weights and boost metabolism
A walking workout increases lower body strength and helps boost your metabolism without weights. Here's the workout, and some benefits of walking.
Oura Ring vs Ultrahuman Ring Air: which smart ring should you buy in the Cyber Monday sales?
Should you buy the Oura Ring 3 or Ultrahuman Ring Air in the Cyber Monday sales?
Adidas Samba is back in fashion — get 40% off the retro look this Cyber Monday
The Adidas Samba is nearly 40% this Cyber Monday with this limited time deal, and it's one of my favorite Samba sneakers.
I love hiking in the Patagonia Re-Tool Hybrid Pullover — and it's on sale for 50% off right now at REI this Cyber Monday
The Patagonia Re-Tool Hybrid Pullover keeps me warm without weighing me down, and it's now on sale for Cyber Monday.
Gymshark's massive sale has some of the craziest Cyber Monday deals I've seen so far with up to 70% off
This crazy Cyber Monday sale could save you up to 70% on workout apparel, plus an extra 25% off at checkout. Shop my favorite deals.
I'm tracking the best Black Friday smart ring deals on Oura Ring, Samsung Galaxy Ring and more
Black Friday is right around the corner, and we’re tracking the best deals on smart rings from Oura, Samsung, Amazfit and more.
Forget Amazon — I’ve found REI's 27 best Black Friday winter apparel deals for Arc'teryx, Patagonia, Columbia, and more
Bundle up this winter with new apparel from iconic brands Patagonia, The North Face, ski brand Obermeyer, Fjallraven, and Columbia.
The best Black Friday smartwatch deals are LIVE — my top picks from Apple Watch, Samsung, Garmin and more
The best time to save big on smartwatches is right now, including the Apple Watch 10, Garmin Forerunner 165 and Google Fitbit Charge 6.
Black Friday running shoe deals: I'm tracking the best sales on Hoka, On, Nike, Asics and more
The Black Friday running shoe deals are here. Check out our live coverage to find epic discounts from brands like On, Nike, Asics, HOKA and more.
Gymshark's massive sale has some of the craziest Black Friday deals I've seen so far with up to 70% off
This crazy Black Friday sale could save you up to 70% on workout apparel, plus an extra 25% off at checkout. Shop my favorite deals.
Oura Ring 3 vs Oura Ring 4: which smart ring should you buy in the Black Friday sales?
The Oura Ring 3 is reduced to its lowest price ever in the Black Friday sale, but should you by the Gen 3 or upgrade to the Oura Ring 4?
I run my 10Ks with the Asics Gel Nimbus 25 running shoes — and they just crashed to $109 for Black Friday
The Asics Gel-Nimbus 25 running shoe is just $109 during Amazon Black Friday sales with this limited time deal. Here's how to shop.
These are the best Under Armour Black Friday deals I'd shop: deals at Walmart, Dick's Sporting Goods and Amazon from just $14
I've scoured Amazon, REI and Dick's Sporting Goods for the best Under Armour deals this Black Friday. Here are my favorite picks.
I do all my hiking in the Patagonia Nano Puff jacket — and it's now on sale for 50% off at REI this Black Friday
The Patagonia Nano Puff is one of the most lightweight pieces of outerwear I like to hike in, and it's now on sale for Black Friday.
No, not pull-ups — I'm a personal trainer, and this is the one upper-body exercise you need to strengthen your back and shoulders
Here's how to do face pulls and the benefits for your back, shoulders and posture, according to a personal trainer.
Massive Puma Black Friday sale — up to 60% off fitness apparel, running shoes and more starting from $11
Puma has a huge selection of fitness clothing on sale ahead of Black Friday by up to 60% marked down.
This 3-move kettlebell workout builds a strong core and boosts your metabolism in just 15 minutes
Build strength and boost core power using three kettlebell exercises and this 15-minute routine, according to a personal trainer.
Save over 30% this Black Friday on the Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 earbuds using this fantastic deal.
Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 just dropped to $99 with this awesome Black Friday deal
I'm a personal trainer — these are the 9 Best Black Friday kettlebell deals I've ever seen
Black Friday kettlebell deals are right here, and you can save with these discounts I recommend as a personal trainer.
Physical therapist shares the lower body exercises you need to unlock tight hips and boost flexibility
A physical therapist shares the exercises you need to stretch and strengthen your hips and reduce lower body tension.
Enjoy calisthenics? This 20-minute ‘animal flow’ routine builds full-body functional strength using your body weight
This 20-minute ‘animal flow’ routine builds full-body strength and boosts flexibility using your body weight.
3 things I wish I had known as a Hyrox beginner
If you plan to compete at Hyrox this year, Tom's Guide's resident fitness writer has competed and shares three tips to help you succeed.
