Latest articles by Jane McGuire
I ditched running for incline walking for a week — and I'm really surprised by the results
Find a hill, and get walking and you'll experience the benefits of incline walking.
Stop guessing! Find out your perfect daily step count goal, based on your age
According to the experts, here's how far you should be walking.
Forget running — NASA says ‘rebounding’ is more effective than a 30-minute run, here’s how to do it
If you’re looking to boost your cardiovascular fitness, strengthen your bones and joints, and boost your mood, try rebounding.
Bowflex issues safety recall on millions of popular adjustable dumbbells due to 'impact hazard'
Bowflex issues a safety recall today for nearly 4 million sets of adjustable dumbbells
I swapped running for 'Jeffing' for a week — and now I'm hooked
What is 'Jeffing' and how can it help you get fitter? Our fitness editor found out
Scientists reveal how long you need to lift weights to build muscle — and it’s not what you think
Looking to build muscle? Here’s what new research says about how long it takes, and the best exercises to try
This "5-2-4 Fartlek" walking workout is my new obsession — here's why
Here's what happened when our fitness editor built her own fartlek walking workout
I tried the 6-6-6 walking challenge — here's how it boosted my calm
Our fitness editor tried the 6-6-6 walking challenge, and loved it
Tom's Guide AI Awards 2025: 17 best AI tools and gadgets right now
Laptops, smartphones, chatbots and more - these are our picks for the best AI devices and tools in 2025
Should you buy the Bugaboo Butterfly, or wait for the Bugaboo Butterfly 2?
Should you buy the Bugaboo Butterfly travel stroller or wait for the Bugaboo Butterfly 2? We put them head-to-head.
Japanese walking vs running — which is best for you?
Which is better for you - interval walking, or running? We crunch the numbers
Exclusive: I spoke to Apple about its cycle tracking features and how it has the potential to change lives
I sat down with Apple and spoke to the medical professionals behind the Apple Watch's cycle tracking feature.
Forget walking — this simple exercise strengthens your muscles and joints, and boosts your cardiovascular fitness
This form of cardio burns twice as many calories as walking - here's how to do it with good form
I walked 8,000 steps with the Apple Watch 10 vs Garmin Forerunner 570 — and one was more accurate
We walked 8,000 steps with the Garmin Forerunner 570 and Apple Watch 10 to test which was more accurate
I tried the '3-3 walking workout' for a week — and now I'm hooked
Our fitness editor gave this 3-3 walking workout a go for a week, and was surprised by the results
I tried the 5-4-5 walking technique for a week — and it boosted my fitness and mood
What is the 5-4-5 walking technique, what are the benefits, and what happened when our fitness editor tried it for a week?
Get Outside with Tom's Guide this summer
We're dedicating an entire week to the great outdoors, helping you find workouts, fitness trackers and smartwatches, and the right gear for your next adventure.
This exercise improves core strength and stability in just 20 seconds per day, no equipment required
Holding a plank for just 20-30 seconds is enough to see results in your mid-section, if you’ve got good form, according to experts.
Whoop 5.0 review — should you give a Whoop about this new tracker?
A review of the Whoop MG and a comparison of the Whoop MG and Whoop 5.0
All you need is 5 minutes to build core strength and stability, according to a certified Pilates instructor
This 5-minute Pilates workout uses slow, controlled movements to work into your midsection, without any impact.
I tried the ‘Japanese walking’ method for a week — and I’m hooked
The Japanese Interval Walking Training (IWT) promises to burn more fat and lower your blood pressure. To find out more, I gave it a go
I’ve walked 5,000 steps every day for 5 years — here’s what it’s done for my physical and mental health
I've walked 5,000 steps a day for 5 years, and here's how it's transformed my health.
Exclusive: Oura explains how it's changing the game when it comes to menstrual tracking
An interview with Oura's senior product manager on how the smart ring is changing to adapt to women's health
