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

I've been lifting weights for years, but this 3-move ab workout completely humbled me
By Sam Hopes Last updated
You just need these three moves and a dumbbell to build your deep core and abs.

I tried this 3-move mobility routine using my dog instead of dumbbells. Here's what happened
By Sam Hopes Published
These three mobility exercises can be done with any equipment to improve balance, strength and stability, so I tested them with my dog.

I teach people to be more mobile: 3 products I'd buy during Prime Day to help you achieve it
By Sam Hopes Last updated
Why not save this Amazon Prime Day? Here are some products I recommend trying if you want to build strong joints and boost mobility.

I'm a personal trainer, and I'm using this 5-move Pilates routine to build liquid mobility, stability and strength
By Sam Hopes Last updated
Yvette McGaffin, director of iFIT Pilates and founder of Reform RX, shares a full-body five-move reformer routine to build strength and stability.

Stop doing 100s of sit-ups: I'm a personal trainer, and I use 'shoot-throughs' to build strong abs and obliques instead
By Sam Hopes Last updated
Here’s everything you need to know about the lateral shoot-through and its benefits.

I teach people over 50 to be mobile: 3 low-impact moves that build more stability than a 30-minute walk
By Sam Hopes Last updated
These three moves are low-impact on your muscles and joints but still help you become more stable and balanced; we teach you how to do them.

I tested the Hyperice x Nike Hyperboot Virgil Van Dijk uses for recovery and ankle stability: 3 things I like and 2 I don't
By Sam Hopes Published
Football legend Virgil Van Dijk uses the Nike x Hyperice Hyperboots before training and after games for recovery; here's what I like and dislike after testing them myself.

I build strength and stability using these 3 moves and a 15-minute Pilates workout, and it's beginner-friendly
By Sam Hopes Last updated
Try this three-move Pilates ring workout for an all-over burn.

A Pilates instructor shares a 6-move routine for over-60s to build balance, mobility and functional core strength
By Sam Hopes Published
Try these six reformer Pilates exercises from a qualified instructor.

I tried the Bon Charge Red Light Therapy Blanket used by Premier League players — here are 3 reasons I'm already hooked
By Sam Hopes Published
Premier League players use this red light therapy blanket for recovery — after trying it, I'm already hooked.

I teach people to be strong and mobile after 60. These 3 moves bulletproof your joints, boost balance and unlock stability
By Sam Hopes Last updated
These three moves can help you build strong and mobile joints and muscles as you get older, especially in your later years.

I swapped my usual gym routine for this 5-move World Cup-inspired workout — and I really felt the burn
By Sam Hopes Published
I tried this five-move full-body workout inspired by the types of exercises World Cup players use to get fit and strong.

I asked a Premier League physiotherapist for his 3 best recovery tips — here's what he recommends
By Sam Hopes Last updated
We asked a Premier League performance expert and senior physiotherapist for exercise recovery tips, and here's what he shared.

I'm training like an elite soccer player using these 4 strength and recovery tips from Man City W.F.C.
By Sam Hopes Published
Improve strength, power and stability by training like elite female soccer players using these four strength and recovery tips, inspired by Manchester City W.F.C.

I teach people how to be more mobile: 3 low-impact back and shoulder moves that build stability and strength after 40
By Sam Hopes Last updated
These three moves can help you strengthen your back and shoulders and improve your posture.

I’m a personal trainer: I added these 3 balance drills to my weekly routine, and it's changing how I move daily
By Sam Hopes Last updated
These three balance exercises are helping me to increase strength and stability in my joints and muscles.

Forget sit-ups and crunches — I added this abs exercise to my workouts, and my core is still trembling
By Sam Hopes Last updated
The three-legged plank and tiger curl exercise is a powerhouse for core, shoulder and hip strength.

Stop doing 100s of sit-ups to build strong, stable abs. McGill curl-ups are elite, and here's how to do them
By Sam Hopes Published
Here’s everything you need to know about the modified McGill curl-up for building core strength and control.

We've spent years testing the best massage guns — these are the 3 to buy
By Sam Hopes Last updated
Review We've tested the best massage guns to boost recovery and reduce muscle soreness and picked our top three choices, plus recovery alternatives if you want to try something else.

I'm a weightlifting coach — 3 exercises I prefer over 'standard' lunges for building strong, stable legs and knees over 40
By Sam Hopes Published
You can build a strong, stable lower body using three weightlifting exercises rather than lunges, says a personal trainer, who explains how and the benefits.

Forget frog pose — I added weighted hip rolls to my mobility routine, and my hip strength has transformed in just 3 weeks
By Sam Hopes Last updated
Weighted hip rolls help unlock tight hips and increase lower-body mobility; here's how.

I train clients over 50, and this is a simple and effective exercise I use to build hip strength and boost mobility
By Sam Hopes Last updated
Add hip openers to your lower-body mobility routine and see how it helps strengthen your hips and glutes.

No heavy weights, this 3-move dumbbell abs routine is perfect for beginners and limited mobility
By Sam Hopes Published
This three-move dumbbell workout strengthens your core muscles and is perfect for beginners or those with limited mobility.
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