Sam Hopes
Sam Hopes is a level III fitness trainer, level II reiki practitioner, and resident fitness writer at Future PLC, the publisher of Fit&Well. Having trained to work with both the mind and body, Sam is a big advocate of using mindfulness techniques in sport and aims to bring mental wellbeing to the forefront of fitness. She’s also passionate about the fundamentals of training and how we can build more sustainable training methods. You’ll find her writing about the importance of habit-building, nutrition, sleep, recovery, and workouts.
Latest articles by Sam Hopes
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We've tested the best ab rollers to build core strength without weights
Buying Guide We did 10 ab rollouts with each ab wheel to help you find a durable, budget-friendly option for your core workouts
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Mental health first aid kit ideas to boost your wellbeing
Health Our experts reveal seven mental health first aid kit items to improve your mental wellbeing and boost calm and clarity
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Can you really exercise for happiness?
Fitness We asked the experts if you can exercise for happiness — here's what they said
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Here's how to build mental strength and boost your wellbeing in just 20 minutes
Mindfulness Learn how to build mental strength to boost your wellbeing, reduce stress, and sleep better
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I’m a qualified trainer — here’s what I made of Nike’s new 10-minute Netflix workouts
Workout Can you use Netflix's Nike Training Club to build strength and boost your wellbeing? I decided to find out
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The best at-home chest workout: an eight-week training plan
Fitness Looking to grow your chest without any equipment? Try our at-home chest workout plan
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What size kettlebell should I get?
Fitness Wondering what size kettlebell you should be using? Here’s what the experts say
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Weight vs reps: which is more important for building muscle?
Fitness Is lifting a heavy weight or doing a high number of reps better for building muscle? We asked the experts to explain
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Columbia Women’s Peakfreak II Mid Outdry walking boot review
Review I tested the Columbia Women’s Peakfreak II Mid Outdry walking boot, and my feet thanked me
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Primasole folding yoga mat review: an affordable, compact travel mat
Review The Primasole folding yoga mat is our favorite budget-buy pick if you’re looking for quality under $20
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Adidas Terrex AX4 GORE-TEX review: A sturdy hiking shoe for the trails
We took the sustainably-minded, striking-looking Adidas Terrex AX4 GORE-TEX hiking shoes out into nature for our test walks and bounced along all the way
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Core yoga for building stronger abs
FITNESS This core yoga for building stronger abs sequence can improve your strength, power, and balance and help you avoid injury – find out how
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Walking shoes on sale: footwear for comfort and support
These walking shoes on sale are great for protecting your feet and joints as you keep active
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How to do yoga with bad knees
Ease joint pain by learning how to practise yoga with bad knees
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Wrist pain in yoga: simple adjustments to alleviate pain
Fitness Wrist pain in yoga doesn’t have to compromise your practice. We spoke to yoga teachers for their best advice on managing and preventing wrist problems
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Wrist-free yoga flow: a 15 minute flow without any downward dog
Fitness Rest up your sore joints with this wrist-free yoga flow
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What are the benefits of walking?
FITNESS A physio shares all the benefits of walking, from improving joint health to building stronger bones
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