Jane McGuire

Jane McGuire

Managing Editor, Fitness

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

a woman in gym kit lying on a yoga mat
This is the exact Pilates move I use to activate my deep core, improve my posture, and strengthen my hip flexors

By Jane McGuire Published

Here’s everything you need to know about the hollow body hold.

Workouts
TG Fitness Awards
Introducing the Tom’s Guide Fitness Awards 2026

By Jane McGuire Published

Nominations are now open for the Tom’s Guide Fitness Awards 2026. Here’s everything brands need to know about categories, eligibility, fees, and key deadlines.

Fitness
a photo of a woman with strong abs holding a set of dumbbells
No crunches required: I tried this viral standing ab workout and the results are legit

By Jane McGuire Published

Here's the quick workout to try

Workouts
a photo of a woman with a Pilates ball and Kate Hudson
I did Kate Hudson’s pre-Oscars Pilates routine and it only took 10 minutes to crush my core

By Jane McGuire Last updated

Here's the exact workout Kate Hudson's Pilates instructor used before the Oscars

Workouts
a photo of a woman doing a v-sit exercise
No sit-ups or planks in sight — this is the Pilates exercise I use to build deep core strength, spinal flexibility and balance

By Jane McGuire Published

Everything you need to know about the Pilates V-sit

Workouts
a senior woman
This 25-year study finds this sport can add 10 years to your life — and no, it’s not walking or swimming

By Jane McGuire Published

Here's why tennis is great for seniors.

Fitness
a woman doing Pilates on an exercise mat
Forget squats — I use this simple Pilates exercise to isolate your glutes and reduce lower back pain

By Jane McGuire Published

Here's everything you need to know about the Pilates clamshell.

Workouts
Woman performing a V-sit with her legs extended in the air and arms extended in front of her
I use this one Pilates exercise to build my deep core and prevent lower back pain — here's how

By Jane McGuire Published

Everything you need to know about the Pilates teaser.

Workouts
a woman doing Pilates on a foam roller
Not planks, sit-ups or crunches: I use this simple Pilates exercise daily to target my deep core and improve my hip mobility

By Jane McGuire Published

Everything you need to know about the Pilates butterfly.

Workouts
a photo of the Apple Watch Ultra 3
I’ve worn an Apple Watch for 10 years: here's the one workout feature you’re probably not using

By Jane McGuire Published

Here's why you should be using Apple's Heart Rate Zones.

Fitness Trackers
a woman holding a Pilates ball
Forget squats and lunges! This simple Pilates exercise strengthens your entire posterior chain and builds core stability

By Jane McGuire Published

Here's everything you need to know about Pilates swimmers

Workouts
Pilates
I test workout kit for a living. Here's the 15 Pilates items I swear by for building a lean, strong core

By Jane McGuire Last updated

15 items to buy for the Pilates lover in your life

Workouts
a senior woman sat on an exercise mat
Forget burpees — I use this exercise as a low-impact alternative that allows me to focus on hamstring flexibility and shoulder stability

By Jane McGuire Published

Hate burpees? Try this low-impact alternative.

Workouts
a woman doing Pilates on an exercise mat
This simple Pilates exercise is worth six regular sit-ups. Here’s why I use it to work on my spinal mobility and deep core strength

By Jane McGuire Published

Everything you need to know about the Pilates roll-up and how to do it.

Workouts
Woman outdoors in sunshine in a sports bra with her abs on show
No sit-ups, crunches, or planks — this is the staple Pilates exercise I use to build endurance in my core

By Jane McGuire Published

Here's everything you need to know about Pilates hundreds.

Workouts
a woman holding a yoga mat with strong abs
No crunches or planks — I use this dynamic Pilates exercise to build deep core strength, while also working on my shoulder and hip mobility

By Jane McGuire Published

Here's everything you need to know about the Pilates double leg stretch.

Workouts
woman's abs on show
The Pilates double toe tap is my go-to for strengthening my deep abdominal muscles, protecting my spine and building stability in my pelvis — here’s how to do it

By Jane McGuire Published

Here's how to do Pilates double toe taps.

Workouts
Asics Superblast 3
We ran 80 miles in the Asics Superblast 3 — here’s our verdict

By Nick Harris-Fry, Jane McGuire Published

Recommended

The Asics Superblast 3 is a comfortable and bouncy trainer that’s ideal for racking up big miles, but its high price is off-putting.

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Running
woman holding dumbbells for ab workout
Not crunches or planks — these are the 3 weighted Pilates exercises I use weekly to sculpt and strengthen my core

By Jane McGuire Published

Try these Pilates exercises to build a strong and stable core.

Workouts
a photo of the Beats x Nike Powerbeats Pro 2
Forget AirPods Pro — Powerbeats Pro 2 Nike Special Edition headphones are a runner’s dream

By Jane McGuire Published

Here's everything you need to know about the new headphones and how well they work.

Headphones
a photo of the WhatsApp app on Garmin Forerunner 970
Finally! The massive Garmin update we’ve all been waiting for is here, but there’s a catch

By Jane McGuire Published

You can now reply to WhatsApp messages from your wrist, but only if you have one of these Garmin watches.

Smartwatches
a woman flexing her biceps and smiling
I’m a 68-year-old powerlifter: These 3 exercises are the secret to my "age-proof" strength

By Jane McGuire Last updated

3 exercises to focus on when it comes to building full-body strength

Workouts
Get Fit week
Get Fit For Life with Tom's Guide

By Jane McGuire Last updated

Get Fit with Tom's Guide

Workouts
a strong woman holding a kettlebell
No sit-ups or planks — I used this simple standing ab exercise to boost my core strength and work on my hip stability

By Jane McGuire Published

Add this exercise to your next workout to blast your core.

Workouts
Apple Watch Ultra 3
Apple just partnered with the London Marathon — here’s what it might signal for the Apple Watch

By Jane McGuire Published

Apple just partnered with the 2026 London Marathon, which is taking place this year on April 26.

Running
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