
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

Vega Sport Premium Protein Powder is now 34% cheaper this Prime Day
By Sam Hopes published
Deal Save $31 on Vega Sport Premium Protein Powder, packing 30g of vegan protein per serve

How running shoes should fit
By Sam Hopes last updated
reference Our experts tell us how running shoes should fit and why it matters

How to run properly
By Sam Hopes last updated
REFERENCE Think you know how to run? We’ve got advice from the experts on how to do it properly.

Rapha Classic cycling shoes review
By Sam Hopes last updated
The Rapha Classic cycling shoe is a supremely stylish addition to the Rapha range, but the price tag isn’t for the fainthearted

What are the benefits of squats?
By Becks Shepherd published
reference The benefits of squats are wide and varied – discover the science behind why this type of compound exercise is so beneficial
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