Latest articles by Sam Hopes
I ditched the Oura Ring for the Circular Ring Slim — 5 reasons why I'm going back
How does the Circular Ring Slim compare with the Oura Ring Generation 3? We explain five problems from testing, and why you might stick with Oura or other rivals instead.
Pilates instructor shares a 20-minute Pilates workout for developing healthy hips and strengthening your lower body
A Pilates instructor shares a 20-minute "healthy hips" Pilates workout for beginners to build lower body strength, so we gave it a try.
Best bike lights in 2024: Tested and reviewed
The best bike lights we've tested, including the best front and rear bike lights to keep you safe, as well as the best bike light sets.
Push-ups: How to do them, the benefits, and modifications to try
How to do a push-up, the benefits of doing push-ups and the modifications to make push-ups easier or harder.
Sit-ups: How to do them with proper form and why it matters
Are sit-ups bad for your back? Not if you do them correctly, says a personal. Here's how to do a sit-up with the correct form.
Russian twist: how to do it, and the benefits for your core
How to do a Russian twist, the benefits of Russian twists, and the best modifications to try.
9 best Pilates exercises for strengthening your core
Dig deep into your core muscles with these nine Pilates exercises designed to strengthen and define your muscles.
I did the 12-3-30 treadmill workout for a month — here's my results
What is the 12-3-30 treadmill workout? How do you do it? And what happens when you do if for a week?We put it to the test, and here's how it went.
Deadbugs: How to do them, and the benefits for building your core muscles
Learn how to do a dead bug, the benefits of dead bugs, and how to progress or regress the exercise for your ability.
Arnold press: How to do it, and the benefits for building upper body strength
How to do an Arnold press, benefits of the Arnold press and the modifications to try.
5 best weightlifting belts 2024, tested and reviewed by our fitness experts
Here are the five best weightlifting belts for strength training, powerlifting and weightlifting, regardless of fitness ability or level. Tried and tested by Tom's Guide.
10 best weighted jump ropes 2024: tried, tested and reviewed
The best weighted jump ropes are affordable and can provide a great workout at home. Here's our round-up of the top picks from the market.
Best gym bags 2024 for all workouts and weather
We’ve found the best gym bags for runners, yogis and anyone who wants to tote their sports stuff in style.
Forget pull-ups — you just need a set of kettlebells and these 5 exercises to sculpt your back and biceps
Build and strengthen your back and biceps with these five kettlebell exercises. Here's how to do them, according to a personal trainer.
Forget Russian twists — this 15-minute standing abs workout sculpts a strong core and boosts ab power
Strengthen your core and boost upper body power with this short and effective standing abs workout and a set of kettlebells.
We've tested the best exercise bikes to help you boost your fitness at home
review The best exercise machines are designed to work muscles all over your body, get your heart pumping, and boost your metabolism without leaving the house.
CrossFit Games athlete shares a 9-move workout to sculpt full-body muscle and build strength and endurance
CrossFit Games athlete and Fittest Man in the UK, Harry Lightfoot, shares a 30-minute full-body conditioning workout that builds strength, muscle and power.
Forget sit-ups — 3 reasons I’ve added GHD sit-ups to my abs workouts
How do you do a GHD sit-up, what are the benefits and why should you consider adding them to your exercise routine?
The best water bottles to buy in 2024
Whether you're looking for a bottle for everyday use, outdoor adventures, or sports, we've got you covered with our tried and tested guide to the best water bottles.
You don’t need squats to strengthen your hips, glutes and quads — just this one bodyweight exercise
The yogi squat, or Garland Pose, is a bodyweight exercise that strengthens the lower body and improves range of motion and flexibility in the hips, adductors and lower back. Here's how.
Forget weights — this 4-move stretching routine builds lower body strength and boosts flexibility
I've been improving squat mobility with this four-move lower-body stretching routine, and it only takes 23 minutes.
The 10 best foam rollers 2024: tested and reviewed
Prevent injury, improve mobility and reduce pain with the best foam rollers on the market.
8 best jump ropes for competition, home and gym workouts 2024: tested and reviewed
These are the best jump ropes to improve your strength, conditioning and endurance during home or gym workouts.
