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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Emerging research suggests that protein consumption could also affect mood, says a nutritionist — here’s how.

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One kettlebell is all you need to improve functional strength, balance and core power without going to the gym.

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This is how one exercise can completely transform your core power and shoulder stability over time.

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I coach mobility classes for a living, and these are my five favorite stretches for building strength and flexibility in my hips, spine and shoulders.

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Learning how to squat isn't as simple as it looks, which is why we asked personal trainers which exercises they give to clients to improve squat depth and mobility.

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The fire hydrant exercise opens your hips and groin and strengthens your glutes, while putting less pressure on your joints; a personal trainer demonstrates.

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You can learn to balance at any age, and this squat exercise will help strengthen your lower body muscles and increase mobility to help improve balance over time.

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One mobility exercise can help unlock tight hips full of tension, and it only takes a few minutes.

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These three hip mobility exercises are great at relieving tension and increasing range of motion without equipment.

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Asking ChatGPT to be specific when building a new gym workout routine will get you better results, and there are prompts you can use to help improve the experience.

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I’m a personal trainer, and this is the only kettlebell workout you need to master the 7-7-7 method.

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If you've ever wondered when strength and fitness begin to decline, this 47-year study tells you what you need to know.

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A personal trainer recommends that women over 40 try this strength exercise for a strong and mobile lower body.

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Five Oura Ring hidden features everyone should know about, and how to set them up on your device.

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A study suggests that laughing could be an "entry-level" type of exercise that reduces stress and burns calories. Here's how.

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Build muscle and increase functional strength using these 5 timeless weightlifting exercises that work your entire body.

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We write about fitness for a living, and these are the 4 moves we actually use when our hips get stiff from desk sitting.

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Increase mobility in your hips and relieve tension and tightness with three exercises that only take a few minutes to do.

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Research: ‘Exercise may result in a reduction in depressive symptoms', potentially just as much as therapy or medication.

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Walking at different times of the day could help you access various benefits of walking outdoors, including better digestion and sleep. Here's how.

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The new ‘50 jumps’ TikTok challenge could boost energy and mood instantly — but does it work? We looked into it.

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Flutter kicks are a modern Pilates exercise and feature in many ab workouts, but what happens when a personal trainer tries them for 10 minutes every day?

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A Pilates instructor shares an express 15-minute core workout you can do at home to build strength, endurance and coordination without weights.
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