Sam Hopes
Sam Hopes is a level III fitness trainer, level II reiki practitioner, and senior fitness writer at Future PLC, the publisher of Tom's Guide. She is also about to undertake her Yoga For Athletes training course. Having trained to work with mind and body, Sam is a big advocate of using mindfulness techniques in sport and fitness, and their impact on performance. She’s also passionate about the fundamentals of training and building sustainable training methods. When she's not writing up her experiences with the latest fitness tech and workouts, you’ll find her writing about nutrition, sleep, recovery, and wellness.
Latest articles by Sam Hopes
I did 70 kettlebell push-ups every day for one week — here's what happened
By Sam Hopes last updated
What are single-sided kettlebell push-ups, how do you do them and what happens when you do 70 reps a day for one week? We found out.
Asics Cyber Monday sales — save over $100 with these 15 running shoe deals
By Sam Hopes published
The best Asics running shoe Cyber Monday deals are available to shop right now.
My favorite The North Face running jacket is 49% off during Cyber Monday sales
By Sam Hopes published
Save big on The North Face Higher Run jacket before Black Friday, which is heavily discounted right now, and get all-year coverage while you run, walk, or hike.
My favorite ever Metcon 9 training shoe is 45% off thanks to Nike Black Friday sales
By Sam Hopes published
Available in various sizes and colors, plus men's and women's options, you can save on the Nike Metcon 9 cross training shoe during Black Friday.
Jennifer Aniston's 3 favorite ab exercises to sculpt and strengthen muscles using one resistance band
By Sam Hopes last updated
These are Jennifer Aniston’s 3 best resistance band exercises to sculpt muscle and strengthen abs, according to her personal trainer.
Dick's Sporting Goods Black Friday deals — save $50 on the Brooks Adrenaline running shoe
By Sam Hopes published
The Brooks Adrenaline GTS 22 running shoe offers brilliant support and extended widths. Now you can save during Black Friday sales.
I test fitness equipment for a living — 11 Black Friday deals I recommend under $200
By Sam Hopes last updated
From kettlebells and yoga mats to resistance bands and adjustable dumbbells, here are the best home gym equipment Black Friday deals.
Forget Amazon — save over $100 on wearables with 7 Best Buy fitness Black Friday deals
By Sam Hopes last updated
Amazon's Black Friday sales are underway, but there are impressive Best Buy discounts on fitness wearables, massage guns and more.
Forget kettlebell swings — it takes 3 moves and 20 minutes to sculpt muscles
By Sam Hopes last updated
This three-move kettlebell workout sculpts full-body muscle in just 20 minutes without kettlebell swings. Here's how.
Dick's Sporting Goods Black Friday sale —save $85 on this top-selling Patagonia jacket
By Sam Hopes last updated
The Patagonia Torrentshell 3L jacket is a top seller with a durable and waterproof finish and ventilated pit zips. You can save during Black Friday for a limited time.
My favorite Adidas hiking shoe is still an incredible 72% off for Black Friday
By Sam Hopes last updated
Available in various sizes and colors, plus men's and women's options, there’s plenty to love about saving big on the Adidas Terrex AX4 hiking shoe.
7 things to buy in the Adidas Black Friday sale starting at $11
By Sam Hopes last updated
The best Adidas Black Friday deals to shop right, including huge discounts on running shoes and apparel.
Amazon’s best-selling Under Armour workout T-shirt just dropped to $9 for Black Friday
By Sam Hopes last updated
Save big money on the Under Armour Tech 2.0 short-sleeve T-shirt, which is heavily discounted right now during Black Friday sales.
Asics Black Friday sales — save over $95 with these 15 deals on running shoes
By Sam Hopes last updated
The best Asics running shoe Black Friday deals are available to shop right now.
Under Armour Black Friday deals — Save over $80 on 7 deals I recommend
By Sam Hopes last updated
The best Under Armour running shoe Black Friday deals available to shop right now.
Forget planks — I did 100 sphinx push-ups every day for a week, and here are my results
By Sam Hopes last updated
What are sphinx push-ups, how do you do them and what happens if you do 100 reps per day for a week? Our writer decided to find out.
Forget push-ups — these 5 dumbbell exercises chisel defined pecs, triceps and shoulders
By Sam Hopes published
These five dumbbell exercises build upper-body muscle definition and strength without push-ups, and here's how.
My favorite The North Face running jacket is a staggering 70% off for Black Friday
By Sam Hopes last updated
Save big on The North Face Higher Run jacket before Black Friday, which is heavily discounted right now, and get all-year coverage while you run, walk, or hike.
My favorite Columbia hiking shoe has hit the Black Friday sales with over $50 off
By Sam Hopes last updated
The supremely waterproof and comfortable Columbia Facet 75 Alpha hiking shoes are now on sale during Amazon's Black Friday event.
Fuel your workouts with these 5 Myprotein Black Friday sales on protein powder from $30
By Sam Hopes last updated
We've rounded up the best Myprotein Black Friday deals you can shop right now, including protein powders and BCAAs.
I test workout shoes — save big on your favorite cross training pairs with these 3 Black Friday deals
By Sam Hopes last updated
The best cross training shoe early Black Friday deals to shop right now, according to our in-house personal trainer.
Don't wait! 7 best Black Friday yoga sales I'd shop now
By Sam Hopes last updated
Here are our favorite yoga deals you can shop now during Black Friday sales, from the best yoga mats to yoga blocks and more.
17 Black Friday deals on the best massage guns, from Renpho to Theragun starting from $13
By Sam Hopes last updated
These are the best massage gun early Black Friday deals to soothe sore muscles