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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Improve mobility and train your core to be functional using this one move from a personal trainer.

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Unlock your spine and hips after a long day of sitting at your desk with the reverse supine twist.

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If you find the pigeon pose uncomfortable, the cow-face yoga pose can help relieve tight hips and glutes.

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A yoga instructor shares her five essential exercises for a micromovement routine that breaks up sedentary time during the day.

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Pigeon pose is a deep hip and glute stretch, but this simple adjustment can improve the exercise for many people.

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Do you find lunges uncomfortable? Add the platypus walk to your routine and improve lower-body mobility, strength and stability.

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You can replace sit-ups with core exercises like the bear plank opener, which strengthens your hips and blasts your abs and shoulders.

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Floating pigeon stretch releases tension in your hips and glutes; here's how to do it and the benefits.

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As a personal trainer, I recommend adding these three exercises to your routine to build a strong body and prevent falls and injuries as you age.

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Hollow knee tucks are a bodyweight exercise that strengthens your core and hips without hurting your spine. Here's how to do them.

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These three balance exercises can be added to your daily routine to build strength and stability in your joints and muscles.

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A personal trainer shares a 15-minute workout you can do to build functional strength and stability without heavy weights.

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Build full-body strength using these three kettlebell exercises.

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Lean three beginner-friendly exercises that build functional core strength and stability at any age.

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The hip aeroplane exercise increases mobility, opens your hips and builds balance and stability, especially as you get older; here's how to do it.

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A yoga instructor shares four exercises you can use to strengthen and grow your glutes.

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Here are three moves that bulletproof your ankles and unlock full-body stability, recommended by a personal trainer who improves mobility in clients.

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Improve mobility and range of motion in your shoulders and spine using this quick upper-body exercise suitable for beginners.

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The knee tuck is a core-strengthening exercise that works your deep core muscles to build stability, and here's why I'm using it all the time.

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You just need these three moves and a set of dumbbells to build a stronger core and set of abs.

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Build strength and improve cardio without running using this effective 20-minute walking workout.

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Increase stability and mobility as you age with this five-move routine that only takes 15 minutes.

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Leg circles are a classic Pilates exercise for stronger hips and core muscles; here are the benefits.
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