Latest articles by Jessica Downey
The best hiking boots to buy — tested and rated for mountain trails and casual hikes
These are the best hiking boots to in 2025, including the best waterproof hiking boots and the best hiking boots for casual trekkers.
‘I’m a Pilates teacher and these are the 6 core exercises I truly love and recommend for all ages and all levels’
'They’re safe, effective, easy to follow, and focused on the deep core muscles that support posture and balance.'
I heard chocolate milk is the perfect recovery drink — so I asked 2 sports nutrition experts
Chocolate milk has long been hailed as the ultimate post-workout drink — but does it actually live up to the hype? I asked a sports nutritionist for an honest, science-backed verdict.
I’m deep into marathon training, fighting the flu — and Runna’s new ‘Not Feeling 100%’ tool couldn’t be more timely
Runna’s latest update lets you tell the app when you’re ill or rundown, so your training plan adapts instead of derailing.
I refuse to pay full price on running gear — these are the 7 shoes and apparel deals I’m recommending from the New Balance sale
New Balance has a sale on, and I've hand-picked my best deals on running apparel.
'I’m a Pilates instructor, and I recommend these 5 core exercises to help older clients build strength and improve posture'
Strengthen your core, improve your posture, and enhance your balance with these five senior-friendly Pilates exercises. Gentle, effective, and easy to follow at home.
'I’m a registered dietitian and here are the 9 healthy foods I actually eat to keep my heart strong'
A registered dietitian shares nine heart-healthy foods that are easy to enjoy and simple to add to your routine.
SWEAT app review: I've been using this app for the past decade, and here's why I think it's the best workout app for women
Editor's ChoiceTom's Guide's fitness team puts Kayla Itsine's SWEAT app to the test.
You don't need the gym to build strength later in life — trainer reveals a 6-move workout to improve balance, flexibility and core strength after 70
A trainer shares six simple exercises to help seniors stay strong, steady and flexible.
'The core responds beautifully to intentional and low-load training at any age' — a personal trainer shares a 5-move workout to build core muscle after 65
This simple workout focuses on low-load strength to improve balance, posture and core control after 65.
This hiking fleece is my favorite winter running layer — just ask my washing machine
Why I’ve been wearing a hiking fleece for nearly every winter run
A yoga teacher swears by this hip mobility move for tight hips — I’ve seen the benefits firsthand
Pigeon Pose is one of the simplest yoga stretches for loosening tight hips. I’ve used it for years, and it helps release both physical stiffness and the tension you didn’t know you were holding.
'Aging muscles respond very well to progressive strength training' — a personal trainer shares a 5-move workout to build muscle after 65
If you want to build strength and muscle and not let age get in the way (it is just a number, afterall), you need to try this trainer's advice.
This one bodyweight exercise builds serious core strength and improves grip — trust me, I’ve been using it for weeks
After years of relying on basic core workouts, I’ve turned to hanging knee raises to build a stronger, more resilient core with the bonus of improved grip strength.
Stiff shoulders? A mobility and strength coach says, 'Try these 4 moves today'
You don’t need a massage or hours of stretching to loosen your shoulders — instead, try these four moves from a mobility and strength coach.
'People assume their spinal health is determined entirely by what happens in the gym': spinal expert shares 3 key habits you need to build now
A spinal surgeon shares three habits that help protect your back if you lift weights.
‘This standing abs sequence challenges your core through rotation, balance, and controlled strength’ — and it's demanding, effective and easy to do at home, according to a personal trainer
You don't need to get down on the floor for any of these core building moves. Here's a personal trainer's six-move standing abs routine you'll want on your roster.
Stop screenshotting your runs — this hidden Strava feature looks much cleaner on Instagram
Screenshotting works, but Strava’s built-in Sticker Stats make Instagram workout posts look far more polished.
“The most effective programs are simple, repeatable, and focused on real-life movements” — try this trainer's strength building workout for over-60s
A trainer-designed, 6-move strength workout built around simple, repeatable movements for real-life strength.
Pilates teacher reveals how to feel taller and looser with just 3 moves
These three upper-body mobility exercises are suitable for all abilities.
I let a stranger twist my body like a pretzel for 50 minutes — here's what I learned about my body
Assisted stretching uses external support to reach deeper stretches and improve range of motion. Here’s what I learned from trying a one-to-one session.
New study shows intense exercise, as short as 10 minutes, may help protect against cancer
New research shows that even brief bursts of intense exercise can send powerful signals through the bloodstream that affect cancer-related genes.
Best running watches 2026: which one is right for you?
We’ve quite literally done the legwork to find the right watch for your training. Here's our guide to the best running watches in 2025.
