
Sam Hopes
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

These are the best Under Armour Black Friday deals I'd shop: deals at Walmart, Dick's Sporting Goods and Amazon from just $14
By Sam Hopes last updated
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
By Sam Hopes published
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
By Sam Hopes published
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
By Sam Hopes published
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
By Sam Hopes published
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.
By Sam Hopes published
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
By Sam Hopes published
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
By Sam Hopes last updated
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
By Sam Hopes last updated
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
By Sam Hopes published
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.

Mega Brooks Black Friday sale is live — 11 running shoe and apparel deals I’m tracking from just $35
By Sam Hopes last updated
These Brooks deals will save you big money ahead of the Black Friday sales. Here are my top picks.

Best HIIT workouts for beginners you can do at home with or without weights
By TJ Fink last updated
Get your heart pumping with these beginner HIIT workouts suitable for all levels.

We've run over 50 miles in the Brooks Glycerin 20 — and it's nearly 50% off in this Black Friday deal
By Sam Hopes published
The Brooks Glycerin 20 is discounted over 40% ahead of Black Friday, and we've tested them first-hand at Tom's Guide.

I just tried this 10-minute yoga stretching routine for runners — here’s why I’m obsessed already
By Sam Hopes published
This 10-minute yoga-inspired stretching routine boosts flexibility and helps runners prevent injuries. Here's how to do it.

Huge On running shoe sale drops ahead of Black Friday — 11 deals I’d buy from just $17
By Sam Hopes published
Save big ahead of Black Friday with these On running deals. Here are my top picks.

Nope, not Russian twists — try this one bodyweight exercise to strengthen your abs and obliques instead
By Sam Hopes last updated
If Russian twists are off the table, the windmill plank strengthens your core using your bodyweight and engages your obliques.

Pilates instructor shares full-body routine to strengthen muscles and boost posture — and it only takes 20 minutes
By Sam Hopes published
Pilates instructor shares a 20-minute routine to stretch and strengthen your entire body without weights. Here's how to do it.

I’m a personal trainer — this 5-move workout builds full-body strength and muscle with just a set of dumbbells
By Sam Hopes published
Personal trainer shares a five-move dumbbell workout to build full-body strength and muscle wherever you are.

Huge Black Friday cycling gear sale — 11 deals from Giro, Peloton and Shimano starting from just $11
By Sam Hopes published
Amazon could save you money on a selection of cycling gear and accessories ahead of Black Friday, including popular brands like Rapha and Peloton.

Who needs weights? This Pilates abs workout strengthens your back, core and arms in 10 minutes
By Sam Hopes published
Feature This Pilates ab workout takes 10 minutes to strengthen your core, arms and back muscles without weights.

I'm a personal trainer — this one bodyweight exercise can strengthen your hips and boost lower body flexibility
By Sam Hopes last updated
The supported runner's lunge targets your hips, quads, glutes, and ankles and builds lower body flexibility. Here's how to do it and the benefits.

I tried the Pilates ‘rollover’ exercise to strengthen my abs and spine without weights — here’s what happened to my body
By Sam Hopes published
Here are the benefits of the Pilates 'rollover' exercise, and how it can improve spine mobility and build stronger abs.

Amazon's early Black Friday Under Armour sale is live — 11 deals I’d snag on apparel right now from just $10
By Sam Hopes published
Save during Black Friday sales on Under Armour fitness apparel.
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