Jane McGuire is Tom's Guide's Fitness Managing Editor, which means she looks after everything fitness-related — from running gear and fitness trackers to yoga mats and sports bras. An avid runner, Jane has tested and reviewed fitness products for the past five years, so she knows what to look for when finding a good running watch or a pair of shorts with pockets big enough for your smartphone, running gels, and house keys.
Jane has run six marathons — the London Marathon five times, and the Berlin Marathon once -and is still on a quest to tick off all of the marathon majors. Her marathon PR is 3:30, which she ran in the New Balance Supercomp Elite V5's, but she also spends a lot of time talking about her ‘joy plan’, where she runs for happiness, not for PR’s.
Previous to Tom’s Guide, Jane worked for Runner’s World, where she co-hosted the Runner’s World podcast. She also presents on a YouTube channel called the Run Testers, alongside other running-mad journalists, where they review the latest shoes, kit, and tech. Her work has also appeared in Coach, Get Sweat Go, and Women’s Health.
When she's not pounding the pavements, you'll find Jane striding round the Surrey Hills, taking far too many photos of her spaniel, Toby.
Latest articles by Jane McGuire

Forget crunches, planks, and sit-ups — I use this simple Pilates exercise to strengthen my core, lower back, glutes and shoulders, all while working on my stability and posture
By Jane McGuire published
Here's how to do the bird dog and the variations to try.

No sit-ups or crunches, this is the simple Pilates exercise I use to sculpt all of the muscles in my core
By Jane McGuire published
The plank to pike exercise is a powerhouse when it comes to working your core.

No planks or sit-ups: This 5-minute Pilates routine targets your deep core to build strength and stability
By Jane McGuire last updated
Here are the four exercises to try.

I ran 15 miles to see if these $40 shorts would ride up — and they didn’t move an inch
By Jane McGuire last updated
I’m a newcomer to Gymshark, and was impressed with the design and fit of these affordable shorts

It’s official, EarPods are cool again — here’s what happened when I ditched my $250 AirPods for the $19 wired version
By Jane McGuire published
I swapped my AirPods for the $19 EarPods for a week — and I’m not sure I’m ever going back

Forget planks: This one move transformed my core strength (and it’s not sit-ups)
By Jane McGuire last updated
Say goodbye to sit-ups and crunches, do this instead.

Not sit-ups or lunges — I use this simple Pilates exercise to sculpt strong obliques, inner thighs and hip stabilizers
By Jane McGuire last updated
Here's how to do the side-lying Pilates double leg lift.

I'm a strength and conditioning coach who works with seniors — here's 5 exercises I prioritize with my clients who are 50+
By Jane McGuire published
Add these five exercises to your next strength workout.

Oura’s latest acquisition hints that gesture controls may be coming soon
By Jane McGuire published
Oura's latest acquisition hints at future ring designs

Not squats or lunges — I do this simple Pilates exercise 3x a week to strengthen my glutes and hamstrings, build deep core stability and reduce lower back pain
By Jane McGuire last updated
Here's why the glute bridge march is not to be skipped.

Not sit-ups, planks, or crunches: I do this simple Pilates exercise every single day to build a strong and stable core and work on my hip flexor mobility
By Jane McGuire last updated
How to do the Pilates toe tap exercise and the form mistakes to look out for.

‘I’m a personal trainer with clients in their 90s' — here’s a typical workout I use to maintain muscle mass, support joint health and build functional fitness
By Jane McGuire published
Coach Suzanne shares this full workout.

This smart ring just became the first wearable you can talk to (and no, it’s not Oura), but there’s a catch
By Jane McGuire last updated
You can now talk to this Oura ring alternative about your life.

I’m a personal trainer who works with seniors: These are the 6 exercises I wish everyone over 60 would do to improve their strength and balance, and prevent falls
By Jane McGuire published
Coach Josh Schlottman shares his go-to moves for seniors with a focus on safely building strength and balance.

I was one of the first people to try the new Dryrobe Nexus — here’s my verdict
By Jane McGuire published
Here's what our fitness editor thinks of the new Dryrobe

This is the running app I’m using to train for my sixth marathon, and it just got even better for beginners, too
By Jane McGuire published
Here's my verdict after using multiple training plans with Runna.

Boost your balance: 5 moves to improve your iPhone 'Walking Steadiness' score
By Jane McGuire last updated
I tried to fix my stability using these five moves.

‘At 68, I stand stronger than ever — not just in my body, but in my spirit. Here’s the 5 exercises I do daily to build strength and resilience.’
By Jane McGuire published
Here are the exercises this trainer swears by

Forget pigeon pose — 'this is my go-to exercise for opening up my adductors after hours of sitting, and working on my hip mobility'
By Jane McGuire published
This simple stretch does your hip flexors a world of good

'I’m 73 and a dancer: These 5 exercises are my secret to defying aging and staying strong!'
By Jane McGuire last updated
5 exercises this dancer swears by

I wear an Apple Watch every day — but here’s why I switched to Garmin on the morning of my latest half-marathon
By Jane McGuire last updated
Here's why I opted for Garmin over Apple when it came time to run a half-marathon last weekend.

I wear an Apple Watch every day, and this simple trick to organize apps made my life a lot easier
By Jane McGuire published
Let’s go back to basics

'I’m 72 and in the best shape of my life: Here’s the 5 simple isometric bodyweight exercises I prioritize to counter age-related muscle loss.'
By Jane McGuire published
Here are five bodyweight exercises to add to your routine.
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