
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.
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Best shoes for Peloton and indoor cycling 2026: Up your game with the best cycling footwearBUYING GUIDE The best cycling shoes you can buy in every category, from Peloton to Shimano RC1.
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Best workout equipment for home gyms 2026: Exercise in the comfort of your homeBuying Guide Set up your home gym with the best workout equipment for home.
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Best walking treadmills 2026: An easy way to hit your step goalBuying Guide These are the best walking treadmills you can buy in every category, from Mobvoi Home Treadmill to Bluefin Fitness Task 2.0 Treadmill.
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Best exercise bikes 2026: From budget options to premium smart bikesBuying Guide These are the best exercise bikes you can buy in every category, from the Peloton Bike and YOSUDA Bike to the Schwinn IC4.
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Best sports bras for running 2025: Tried and testedBuying guide From Under Armour Infinity High to Lululemon Enlite, these are the sports bras we recommend.
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Should you buy a Garmin Smartwatch this Amazon Prime Day?It's tempting to splash out, but should you invest in an Amazon Prime Day Garmin watch deal?
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Should you buy an exercise bike this Amazon Prime Day?Feature Is Amazon Prime Day the perfect opportunity to buy an exercise bike, or should you wait?
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Best Garmin deals: Save money on a new smartwatchDeals We've pulled together the best Garmin deals, so you can get a top of the line fitness tracker for less.
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Is barefoot running better for you?Reference We asked running experts and physiotherapists: is barefoot running better for you?
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Xiaomi Smart Band 7 fitness tracker reviewReview The Xiaomi Smart Band 7 could be a match made in wearable heaven if you’re looking for a budget fitness tracker
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Amazfit PowerBuds Pro earbuds reviewReview Meet the Amazfit PowerBuds Pro true wireless earbuds — headphone meets health and fitness tracker
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Mifo O5 Plus Gen 2 earbuds reviewReview The Mifo O5 Plus Gen 2 earbuds generously upgrade their famous O5 Plus predecessors, including better battery life and sound quality
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Primasole folding yoga mat reviewReview The Primasole folding yoga mat is a compact, budget-friendly, and lightweight travel companion
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Samsung Galaxy Buds2 reviewReview The Samsung Galaxy Buds2 supply 360 sound without slipping from your ears.
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Manduka PROlite yoga mat reviewReview The travel-friendly Manduka PROlite yoga mat is also extra-roomy to accommodate all yogis
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Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro earbuds reviewReview Cancel all noise with the exceptionally bassy Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro earbuds
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Withings ScanWatch review: A timelessly fashionable watch meets fitness trackerReview The Withings ScanWatch blends the beautiful design of a wristwatch with intelligent and intuitive health and fitness tracking
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Oura ring Generation 3 reviewReview We put the Oura ring Generation 3 to the test to see how and why it's changing the game in modern health tracking
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Lululemon Take Form yoga mat reviewReview The innovatively designed Lululemon Take Form 5mm yoga mat might just be Lululemon’s most beautiful mat yet.
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What is PNF stretching?Reference What is PNF stretching? Experts explain the benefits and how to do it safely.
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Surprising benefits of boxing you might not knowReference Coaches reveal 5 benefits of boxing that pack a punch for your health and fitness
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Jade Harmony yoga mat reviewReview The Jade Harmony yoga mat combines earthly and sustainable design with excellent grip and popping color palettes
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Yogi Bare Wild Paws Natural Rubber Extreme Grip yoga mat reviewReview Plant your paws on the super grippy Yogi Bare Wild Paws Natural Rubber Extreme Grip yoga mat – it can handle the heat
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Perfect Fitness Ab Carver Pro reviewreview The Perfect Fitness Ab Carver Pro promises to challenge the core credentials of beginners and pros, but taller users may want to consider other options
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