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 clamshell runner's lunge exercise opens your hips and stretches tight glutes while putting less pressure on your joints; a personal trainer demonstrates.

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Add these three balance exercises to your exercise routine for strength and stability.

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Frog pose releases tight hips and can ease symptoms of sciatica when performed properly; here's how to do it, and the benefits.

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We've rounded up three poses to help you unlock your spine and hips after a long day of sitting at your desk. Work these into your routine now!

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These 3 moves increase mobility, open your hips and increase stability, and you don't need to be advanced to get started.

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The 5-5-5-30 method involves completing 5 reps of 3 exercises, followed by a 30-second plank. Here's whether or not it could help you boost energy and focus.

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Build strength and mobility without putting too much pressure on your knees using this single-leg squat variation.

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The phone-sober trend involves putting your phone away while you go for a walk. Here's everything you need to know, plus my honest verdict.

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Three essential strength exercises you can use at any age to stay strong, mobile and stable, and you don't need weights to do them.

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Build a strong core without lying on the floor using this trainer-approved three-move abs workout for beginners.

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Spending more time in nature is a proven way to reduce your stress levels and generally boost your mental health, and the 20-5-3 rule can help you to get outdoors more.

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The 3-2-8 workout method involves three strength training sessions, two low-impact workouts like Pilates or barre and 8,000 steps per day. Here's how to get started.

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Try this intermediate four-week strength program for building stronger muscles and improving mobility.

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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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