Jessica Downey
Jessica is an experienced fitness writer with a passion for running. Her love for keeping fit and fueling her body with healthy and enjoyable food quite naturally led her to write about all things fitness and health-related. If she isn’t out testing the latest fitness products such as the latest running shoe or yoga mat for reviewing then she can be found writing news and features on the best ways to build strength, active aging, female health, and anything in between. Before then she had a small stint writing in local news, has also written for Runners World UK (print and digital), and gained experience with global content marketing agency, Cedar Communications.
Born and raised in Scotland, Jessica is a massive fan of exercising and keeping active outdoors. When at home she can be found running by the sea, swimming in it, or up a mountain. This continued as she studied and trained to become a PPA-accredited magazine journalist in Wales. And since working and living in London, she splits her time between weight training in the gym, trying new fitness classes, and finding scenic running routes. Jessica enjoys documenting this on her fitness-inspired Instagram page @jessrunshere where she loves engaging with like-minded fitness junkies.
She is a big fan of healthy cooking and loves learning more about this area with expert nutritionists she has met over the years. Jessica is a big advocate for building healthy relationships with food rather than building restrictive attitudes towards it. When she isn’t eating or running she also enjoys practicing yoga in her free time as it helps her to unwind and benefits her performance in other sports.
Latest articles by Jessica Downey
Forget weights — use this 5-move bodyweight workout to sculpt your upper body
By Jessica Downey published
This no equipment workout is a great way to target your upper body muscles from anywhere. Just use these five exercises.
You don't need the gym to build a stronger core — use this 10-minute abs workout instead
By Jessica Downey published
Build strength and definition in your core with this 10 minute workout.
Boost your mobility and reduce stiffness in just 5 minutes with this 5-move stretching routine
By Jessica Downey published
Improve full body mobility with this five move routine.
Best running shoes 2024: tested and rated
By Jane McGuire last updated
These are the best running shoes on the market right now for men and women based on our testing and reviews.
Best running apps for 2024
By Jane McGuire last updated
We've tried out the best running apps and rounded up our favorites. Here's what our runners think.
The best running belts 2024
By Hollie Sick last updated
Check out our guide to the best running belts that have been carefully tested by real runners.
I just ran a marathon with these bone conduction headphones — and I’m seriously impressed
By Jessica Downey published
The Shokz OpenRun Pro headphones helped me soak up the incredible Adidas Manchester Marathon atmosphere and listen to my favorite tunes from start to finish.
You don’t need the gym — this workout builds your shoulders and glutes in just 7 moves
By Jessica Downey published
This dumbbell-only routine uses 7 moves to build strength in your shoulders and glutes. Here's the workout.
Best bike lights in 2024
By Dan Cavallari last updated
The best bike lights including the best front and rear bike lights to keep you safe, as well as the best bike light sets.
This 11-move mobility routine from a fitness coach increases your range of motion and relieves stress
By Jessica Downey published
Grab a mat and try out this short series of mobility exercises.
London Marathon 2024: How to watch from anywhere in the world
By Jane McGuire last updated
Everything you need to watch the London Marathon 2024, from anywhere on Earth.
London Marathon 2024: How to track runners
By Jane McGuire last updated
How to track runners at the London Marathon 2024
This 8-move mobility routine boosts hip mobility and reduces stiffness in just 16 minutes
By Jessica Downey published
Relieve your hips of any unwanted stiffness when you work through this 16 minute no equipment mobility routine.
You don’t need sit-ups to build core strength — use this 10-minute resistance band abs workout instead
By Jessica Downey published
These nine exercises target your core with the addition of a resistance band to promote muscle definition and growth.
The best lululemon leggings 2024: tested and rated
By Jane McGuire last updated
What are the best lululemon leggings on the market? We tested multiple lululemon leggings to find out.
You don't need the gym to build upper body muscle — just these 5 moves and a pair of dumbbells
By Jessica Downey published
Tone, strengthen and sculpt your key upper body muscles with these five dumbbell exercises.
This low-impact workout burns fat and sculpts your core in just 18 minutes
By Jessica Downey published
A low-impact workout to help burn fat and tone your core. Here's how to do it at home.
What running shoes were the Paris Marathon 2024 winners wearing?
By Jessica Downey published
What shoes were the winners of the Paris Marathon 2024 wearing? Here's the shoe both the men's and women's winners had on their feet.
This 7-move stretching routine increases your range of motion and boosts your recovery
By Jessica Downey published
Just five minutes of post-exercise stretching can help improve flexibility, reduce muscle soreness, and enhance recovery. Why not try these seven stretches after your next workout?
Forget pull-ups — this dumbbell workout builds your shoulders and biceps in just 5 moves
By Jessica Downey published
If it’s upper body day for you, this five move dumbbell routine will target your biceps and shoulders. You’ll not only add definition to your upper body but you’ll also stimulate muscle growth.
Forget the gym — sculpt your lower body muscle with just a resistance band and 7 moves
By Jessica Downey published
You don’t need lots of equipment to strengthen your lower body. Resistance bands are a great tool for building muscle and this 7-move workout is a great place to begin.
I did an 8-minute hip mobility routine every day for a week — here’s what happened
By Jessica Downey published
We need hip mobility to maintain optimal range of motion, prevent injury, and support proper posture. Here's what happened when our writer did an 8-minute mobility routine every day for a week.
Forget weights — just use these 5 bodyweight moves to sculpt your upper body
By Jessica Downey last updated
Here's no-equipment routine that offers an excellent way to tone and strengthen your upper body wherever you are.