Jane McGuire is Tom's Guide's Fitness 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 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 four marathons — the London Marathon three times, and the Berlin Marathon once, and is still on a quest to tick off all of the marathon majors. In the meantime, she’ll be telling anyone who cares about how her love for the Nike ZoomX Invincibles — her all-time favourite running shoe, or 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 puppy, Toby.
Latest articles by Jane McGuire

No, not deadlifts — this exercise strengthens your posterior chain and improves flexibility, using just your bodyweight
By Jane McGuire published
Here's how and why you should be doing the Superman exercise.

There's no such thing as the best running shoes — but here are our top picks, tested by 3 runners
By Nick Harris-Fry, Jane McGuire, Jessica Downey last updated
We've tested hundreds of running shoes and selected our favorites to help make your runs more comfortable and enjoyable.

I’ve run hundreds of miles on treadmills — and these are the only 3 I’d buy
By Jane McGuire last updated
I've tested the best treadmills on the market, and currently, I'd recommend the Peloton Tread, Deerrun A1 Pro, and WalkingPad Z1.

New study reveals cycling can reduce dementia risk by 88%
By Jane McGuire last updated
This workout has been found to have brain-boosting benefits

This runner just set a new world record for the beer mile — and it’s seriously quick
By Jane McGuire published
The weird and wonderful rules of the beer mile.

Don’t skip leg day! According to a scientist, these are the only 2 exercises you need to strengthen your lower body
By Jane McGuire published
Here are the two exercises to prioritize

I ran 15 miles with the Apple Watch's new Workout Buddy — here’s my verdict
By Jane McGuire published
I've run 15 miles with Apple's new Workout Buddy and I have some strong thoughts on Apple's latest fitness feature.

I followed the Japanese walking method for 30 days — here's what happened to my back pain and energy levels
By Jane McGuire published
I tried the Japanese walking method for a month; here's what happened.

You might not be able to use Workout Buddy, even if you have the latest Apple Watch — here’s why
By Jane McGuire published
Here's why you might not be able to use Workout Buddy: having a supported watch is only part of the problem.

Ditch the crunches! A scientist says this is the only ab exercise you need
By Jane McGuire last updated
Here's the best ab exercise out there, according to science

This new Apple Watch feature just solved my biggest problem with calls and notifications
By Jane McGuire last updated
How to use wrist flick on your Apple Watch

I recently got hacked — here’s 5 hidden Apple security features I wish I’d known about
By Jane McGuire published
The hidden Apple security features I wish I’d known about

Forget push-ups — according to a scientist, these are the only two upper-body exercises you'll ever need
By Jane McGuire published
If you’re looking to build your upper body, it turns out endless push-ups might not be the best way to go

We test yoga mats for a living — these are the 6 we'd buy
By Sam Hopes last updated
We've tried and tested the best yoga mats from Manduka, Lululemon, Yogi Bare, Liforme and more, to find the best quality and sustainable brands for your practice.

Best smart scales in 2025: body composition scales for in-home use
By Jane McGuire last updated
These are the best smart scales for weighing yourself at home and collecting health and fitness stats, according to our in-house testers.

Forget crunches — a Pilates instructor shares 9 exercises to target your deep core
By Jane McGuire published
A Pilates instructor shares 9 exercises to target your deep core muscles

Study reveals this type of exercise lowers your biological age by 9 years
By Jane McGuire last updated
Here's the exercise to focus on if you want to reverse aging.

I drank lemon balm tea every day for a week to see if it could reduce stress and aid digestion — here’s my verdict
By Jane McGuire published
Is lemon balm tea as effective as it seems?

Hoka and MAAP's Tecton X2 limited edition collab is here (and it's stunning)
By Jane McGuire published
Hoka and MAAP release a limited-edition version of the Tecton X2.

I tried this power walking method to boost my heart rate and reduce my stress levels — and I’m hooked
By Jane McGuire published
I tried this Power Walking method, here's what happened.

Best Lululemon leggings 2025: 9 pairs tested and reviewed
By Jessica Downey last updated
We put the best Lululemon leggings to the test to help you find a set that'll support you no matter your workout style and boost your confidence.

Best budget electric bikes in 2025
By Mike Prospero last updated
We tested a number of electric bikes under $1,500 to find those that delivered the best value for the price.

Forget running and swimming — this chair workout boosts your metabolism and builds cardiovascular fitness
By Jane McGuire published
A 20-minute chair workout to build muscle from home
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