
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

GoFit Super Ab Wheel review
By Sam Hopes last updated
review The GoFit Super Ab Wheel is a super-wide and grippy premium performer, primed for all ability levels

Lairlux EM03 Deep Tissue Massage Gun review
By Sam Hopes last updated
Review The Lairlux EM03 Deep Tissue Massage Gun combines 20-speed levels with powerful battery life to elevate every massage

Santic Jian1 cycling shoe review
By Sam Hopes last updated
review The Santic Jian1 cycling shoe is one of our top finds for finessed cycling footwear at an affordable price

Peloton cycling shoes review
By Sam Hopes last updated
Review The Peloton cycling shoes are the best shoes for Peloton by a mile, and offer premium quality for spin lovers

Venzo cycling shoes review
By Sam Hopes last updated
The Venzo cycling shoe provides ultimate comfort and is the perfect fit for wide-footed cyclists.

Nike SuperRep cycling shoe review
By Sam Hopes last updated
review The Nike SuperRep cycling shoe is lightweight and sophisticated, but there’s nothing lightweight about the price tag

Shimano RC1 cycling shoe review
By Sam Hopes last updated
The Shimano RC1 cycling shoe is the best shoe for all-round use and any budget buyer

Fizik Tempo Overcurve R5 cycling shoes review
By Sam Hopes last updated
Review The Fizik Tempo Overcurve R5 cycling shoes are a beautifully designed cycling savior for narrow-footed riders, but the price could be off putting for some

Yosuda Indoor Stationary Cycling Bike review
By Sam Hopes last updated
Review The budget-friendly Yosuda Indoor Stationary Cycling Bike is pretty impressive and certainly holds its own under testing.

Mobvoi Home Treadmill Review
By Sam Hopes last updated
Review The Mobvoi Home Treadmill offers great value without draining your bank account

Bluefin Fitness Task 2.0 Treadmill Review
By Sam Hopes last updated
Review Bluefin Fitness Task 2.0 Treadmill: the budget-friendly, under-desk walking treadmill your home or office needs

Hot yoga benefits: how high temperatures influence your practice
By Sam Hopes published
Hot yoga benefits could mean more than just getting sweaty on your mat. Find out why

Yoga for digestion: How it works
By Sam Hopes last updated
Reference Our experts explain how yoga for digestion may improve symptoms of IBS

The benefits of running in water
By Sam Hopes last updated
Reference Our experts explain the benefits of running in water, including ramping up calorie burn and sculpting stronger muscles

Can you run while pregnant?
By Sam Hopes last updated
REFERENCE Can you run while pregnant? We spoke to our trusted experts to find out

Functional training: What is it and what are the benefits?
By Sam Hopes published
We asked an expert to weigh in on the benefits and practicalities of functional training.

Exercising with sciatica: Here’s how to do it, according to the experts
By Sam Hopes last updated
Worried about exercising with sciatica? Our experts explain how to do it safely and what exercises you should avoid

What to eat before a workout
By Sam Hopes published
Not sure what to eat before a workout? Experts reveal the best way to fuel different types of exercise

What are the different muscle fiber types?
By Sam Hopes last updated
Muscle fiber types matter when it comes to sport and exercise – experts explain why

Is there really a ‘best’ time to work out?
By Sam Hopes published
Experts reveal if there really is a ‘best’ time to work out, and their answers might surprise you.

GymShark Ab Roller review
By Sam Hopes last updated
review The GymShark Ab Roller provides the perfect amount of instability to help carve a leaner torso, but it’s more suited to those adept at handling ab wheels

Save over $80 on the Samsung Galaxy Watch 4 with this incredible deal
By Sam Hopes published
Deal Save 30% on the Samsung Galaxy Watch 4, the first Samsung smartwatch to capture advanced body composition

Apple Watch Series 7: you can still save on this Apple Watch
By Sam Hopes published
Deal Save 30% with this Apple Watch Series 7. Deal still live! Scoop up one of the best fitness trackers we've tested
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