Latest articles by Sam Hopes
This routine is designed to release tension from your shoulders and hips and improve range of motion in just 15 minutes.
Try this short routine next time you need tension relief.
What is osteogenic loading? Here's how to build stronger bones using exercise
What is osteogenic loading and what are the benefits? We spoke with a physician and health expert to answer how you can strengthen your bones as you age.
Join Tom's Guide's Workout Workshop 2025 with the best fitness challenges this spring
We're dedicating spring to exploring the best workout classes around and helping you find workouts to fuel your year.
3 things I wish I had known as a yoga beginner
Three tips for yoga beginners, the benefits of yoga, and how to pick the best yoga mat for your practice.
I use these 3 kettlebell exercises to strengthen my core when I'm short on time and equipment — here's why you'll love them
Build a strong core using these three kettlebell abs exercises, according to a personal trainer.
Forget push-ups — I'm a personal trainer and here's 3 ways to build upper-body strength and mobility using downward dog
Personal trainer shares three downward dog variations to build upper-body strength and boost mobility without standard push-ups.
No, not sit-ups — calisthenics coaches share the 3 ab exercises you need to build a strong core
Calisthenics coaches share 3 bodyweight exercises you need to build a strong core without weights.
8 best ankle weights 2025: tested and reviewed by our fitness team
We’ve tested the best ankle weights on the market from brands like Sportneer, Bala, and Gaiam, and tested them for rehabilitation, strength training and more.
I'm a personal trainer — here's why the 30/30/30 rule is trending
The 30/30/30 rule involves consuming 30 grams of protein within 30 minutes of waking combined with 30 minutes of steady-state cardio. Here's what you need to know.
Nutritional expert shares one hack that might help you sleep better — and it surprised us
A nutritional therapist explains how protein could help you sleep better, according to the research. Here's how.
9 best protein shakers 2025: tried and tested
These are the best protein shakers, from no-frill drinking receptacles to premium models with hidden pill organizers.
I’ve been walking with a weight vest for 5K every day to help boost my metabolism — here's what happened to my body
Here's how walking with a weighted vest every day for 5K improved one writer's health, and what she has learned after one week.
I did 70 walking plank push-ups every day for one week — here’s what happened to my upper body
A personal trainer shares her experience performing 70 walking plank push-ups every day for one week in this push-up challenge, and here are her results.
I'm a personal trainer — these are my 3 'non-negotiables' for building mental stamina
Personal trainer shares three simple tips for building mental stamina and boosting sleep hygiene without changing your diet or workout regime.
I'm a fitness writer who is cautious about health fads — here’s what happened to my body when I drank cucumber water every day
What does drinking cucumber water every day do to your body? We tested it out for 14 days to see what, if any, benefits exist.
I tried a contortion workout class for the first time after seeing it on TikTok — here’s what happened
What is contortion, and what happens when a fitness writer tries it for the first time to build extreme flexibility and mobility? We tested it out.
9 best resistance bands 2025: tried, tested and reviewed
Buy the best resistance bands for strength training, physical therapy, rehabilitation, workouts, and stretching at any budget with our top recommendations.
11 best water bottles to buy in 2025, tested and rated
From daily hydration to adventure-ready designs, we've tested a wide range of water bottles and picked our top 10, including options from Lululemon, YETI, Columbia and more.
It's not leg raises — try the 'dragon flag' exercise to strengthen your abs and hips instead
You don't need leg raises or heavy weights to strengthen your core and hips, just try the dragon flag calisthenics exercise.
I’m a personal trainer — here's the move you need to try to reduce knee pain
A performance coach shares how to perform Spanish squats and why the squat variation is beneficial for quad strength and knee pain.
I just tried the ‘Chelsea’ CrossFit workout — and it strengthens your entire body with just 3 bodyweight exercises
I just tried the Chelsea CrossFit benchmark workout, and it strengthens your entire body in just three functional bodyweight exercises.
Doing exercise you dislike could have unexpected health benefits — here’s why
Doing exercise you dislike could have health benefits, according to some personal trainers. Here's why.
Just 5 minutes of these simple stretches can boost grip and build stronger arms and wrists — here's a quick routine to try
Strengthen your wrists and forearms using these simple beginner-friendly stretches.
