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

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.

ALO Black Friday deals are live! Save 30% on yoga gear, activewear and cozy loungewear apparel
By Sam Hopes published
One of my favorite activewear brands, ALO, is hosting a Black Friday sale, and these are the best deals I've found so far, saving you up to 30% off online and in-store.

YETI Black Friday sale arrives — super cool savings up to 30% off on chic drinkware, coolers and more
By Sam Hopes published
YETI launches its Black Friday sales, and you can make some cool savings on drinkware and more.

I've been teaching weightlifting for years — this is the exercise I see most people get injured from (and how to fix it)
By Sam Hopes published
The upright row is an upper-body exercise that builds strength and muscle, but it commonly causes injuries when performed incorrectly. A personal trainer shows you how to fix yours.

I’m tracking the best Black Friday smart ring deals — save up to 45% off Oura, Samsung and more
By Dan Bracaglia last updated
Black Friday is almost here and I'm tracking the best deals on smart rings from Oura, Samsung, Amazfit and more.

My dad is 72, and I still train him like a 30-year-old using these 5 strength exercises for longevity, muscle and strength
By Sam Hopes published
Five must-have strengthening exercises that boost longevity and muscle mass at any age, according to a personal trainer.

Stop the sit-ups: A personal trainer says these 4 standing exercises are unmatched at building deep core muscle
By Sam Hopes last updated
These four standing exercises for deep core muscles will work more than just your abs, and focuses on boosting posture, engagement and strength.

Runners — a study says you could slash up to 6 minutes off your marathon time using a sauna, here's how
By Sam Hopes last updated
A study suggests that regular 30-minute sauna sessions could increase endurance and shave time off your runs. Here's how.

Drop the heavy weights — these 4 low-impact yoga exercises are ‘the best’ for people over 60, says a strength and conditioning coach
By Sam Hopes last updated
A yoga teacher and strength and conditioning coach shares four low-impact exercises for people over 60 to build strength, mobility and balance.

Gymshark is hosting a mega sale before Black Friday — save up to 70% with these deals starting from $6
By Sam Hopes published
Gymshark has slashed up to 70% off apparel ahead of Black Friday, with these incredible deals starting from $6.

‘The 30-minute therapy session you can do at the gym,’ says Arnold Schwarzenegger — and it’s backed by research
By Sam Hopes published
A systematic review found that aerobic exercise performed as little as twice per week could reduce anxiety, and high-intensity exercise outperformed low-intensity exercise.

It's not yoga you should be doing today — this ‘Power Pilates’ workout sculpts a strong and mobile body using just a set of light dumbbells
By Sam Hopes published
A Pilates instructor guides you through a 37-minute power Pilates workout using a set of light dumbbells to sculpt your entire body.

Forget expensive massage therapists — my favorite Renpho Shiatsu foot massager is 30% off ahead of Black Friday (and it's unbelievable)
By Sam Hopes published
The best-selling Renpho foot massager is 30% off before Black Friday sales begin, and it's one of our top-rated recovery tools we've been feet-on with.

I'm a personal trainer — The 6-12-25 workout method is the functional way to pack on lean muscle mass and strength
By Sam Hopes published
Build muscle, strength and endurance using this volume-packed workout method

Quick! These awesome Fitbit deals are taking off before Black Friday with up to 40% off right now
By Sam Hopes published
These early Black Friday deals slash the price off popular Fitbit models for a limited time.

Black Friday is almost here — slash 30% off one of my favorite The North Face jackets (that's less than $100!)
By Sam Hopes last updated
The North Face full zip jacket is Amazon's choice, and one of my favorite fall selections, and you can save 30% right now.

‘Get long and strong,' says a mobility coach — try this 5-move mobility flow routine to unlock looser joints
By Sam Hopes published
These five exercises from a personal trainer are beginner-friendly and unlock better mobility.

'Old school' step aerobics is making a comeback — this 30-minute routine is addictive and could boost brain function
By Sam Hopes last updated
Try this 30-minute Taylor Swift step aerobic workout and watch your mood and cardiovascular fitness improve.

Forget the gym — this 3-move kettlebell workout builds power, strength and endurance in your whole body
By Sam Hopes last updated
Personal trainer shares a three-move kettlebell workout you can do anywhere and any time to develop power, strength and endurance.

The Puma Velocity Nitro 3 is the running shoe our testing expert would shop — and it's 34% off before Black Friday
By Sam Hopes published
The Puma Velocity Nitro 3 running shoe has dropped in price by more than 30% ahead of Black Friday, and our testing expert would shop the Puma Velocity range in a heartbeat.

I'm a personal trainer — this is the one exercise I want you to practice daily if you're over 60
By Sam Hopes last updated
As a personal trainer, I recommend adding calf raises into your routine to build a stronger lower body and prevent falls and injuries as you age.

It's not planks or sit-ups — the starburst plank is torture on your abs, obliques and shoulders (so I tried it, and here's my verdict)
By Sam Hopes last updated
The starburst side plank variation strengthens the shoulders, abs and obliques. Here's why we love it at Tom's Guide.
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