
Sam Hopes
Sam Hopes is a fitness trainer, reiki practitioner, and resident fitness writer at Future PLC. Having trained to work with both the mind and body, Sam is a big advocate of using mindfulness techniques in sports and aims to bring mental well-being 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

Best workout equipment for home gyms 2025: Exercise in the comfort of your home
By Sam Hopes last updated
Buying Guide Set up your home gym with the best workout equipment for home.

Best walking treadmills 2025: Get moving with these handpicked treadmills
By Sam Hopes last updated
These are the best walking treadmills you can buy in every category, from Mobvoi Home Treadmill to Bluefin Fitness Task 2.0 Treadmill.

Best exercise bikes 2025: From budget options to premium smart bikes
By Sam Hopes, Anna Gora last updated
Buying Guide These are the best exercise bikes you can buy in every category, from the Peloton Bike and YOSUDA Bike to the Schwinn IC4.

Best shoes for Peloton and indoor cycling 2025: Keep those pedals spinning with the best cycling footwear
By Sam Hopes last updated
BUYING GUIDE The best cycling shoes, from Peloton and Shimano RC1, to help you get the most out of your ride.

Best yoga mats 2025: The best designs for hot yoga, travel and general home use
By Sam Hopes last updated
Buying Guide Here are the best yoga mats in every category, from Lululemon and Primasole to Manduka Prolite.

Best sports bras for running 2025: Tried and tested
By Alice Ball last updated
Buying guide From Under Armour Infinity High to Lululemon Enlite, these are the sports bras we recommend.

Should you buy a Garmin Smartwatch this Amazon Prime Day?
By Sam Hopes last updated
It's tempting to splash out, but should you invest in an Amazon Prime Day Garmin watch deal?

Should you buy an exercise bike this Amazon Prime Day?
By Harry Bullmore published
Feature Is Amazon Prime Day the perfect opportunity to buy an exercise bike, or should you wait?

Best Garmin deals: Save money on a new smartwatch
By Sam Hopes published
Deals We've pulled together the best Garmin deals, so you can get a top of the line fitness tracker for less.

Is barefoot running better for you?
By Sam Hopes last updated
Reference We asked running experts and physiotherapists: is barefoot running better for you?

Xiaomi Smart Band 7 fitness tracker review
By Sam Hopes last updated
Review The Xiaomi Smart Band 7 could be a match made in wearable heaven if you’re looking for a budget fitness tracker

Amazfit PowerBuds Pro earbuds review
By Sam Hopes published
Review Meet the Amazfit PowerBuds Pro true wireless earbuds — headphone meets health and fitness tracker

Mifo O5 Plus Gen 2 earbuds review
By Sam Hopes published
Review The Mifo O5 Plus Gen 2 earbuds generously upgrade their famous O5 Plus predecessors, including better battery life and sound quality

Primasole folding yoga mat review
By Sam Hopes published
Review The Primasole folding yoga mat is a compact, budget-friendly, and lightweight travel companion

Samsung Galaxy Buds2 review
By Sam Hopes published
Review The Samsung Galaxy Buds2 supply 360 sound without slipping from your ears.

Manduka PROlite yoga mat review
By Sam Hopes published
Review The travel-friendly Manduka PROlite yoga mat is also extra-roomy to accommodate all yogis

Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro earbuds review
By Sam Hopes published
Review Cancel all noise with the exceptionally bassy Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro earbuds

Withings ScanWatch review: A timelessly fashionable watch meets fitness tracker
By Sam Hopes last updated
Review The Withings ScanWatch blends the beautiful design of a wristwatch with intelligent and intuitive health and fitness tracking

Oura ring Generation 3 review
By Sam Hopes last updated
Review We put the Oura ring Generation 3 to the test to see how and why it's changing the game in modern health tracking

Lululemon Take Form yoga mat review
By Sam Hopes published
Review The innovatively designed Lululemon Take Form 5mm yoga mat might just be Lululemon’s most beautiful mat yet.

What is PNF stretching?
By Sam Hopes published
Reference What is PNF stretching? Experts explain the benefits and how to do it safely.

Surprising benefits of boxing you might not know
By Sam Hopes last updated
Reference Coaches reveal 5 benefits of boxing that pack a punch for your health and fitness

Jade Harmony yoga mat review
By Sam Hopes last updated
Review The Jade Harmony yoga mat combines earthly and sustainable design with excellent grip and popping color palettes
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