James Frew
James is Tom’s Guide’s Fitness Editor, covering strength training workouts, cardio exercise, and accessible ways to improve your health and wellbeing. His interest in fitness started over 10 years ago after being diagnosed with a chronic illness. To help manage the symptoms, he began focusing on strengthening his core, taking regular walks around the city, and practicing meditation. He also invested in fitness trackers, home workout equipment, and yoga mats to find accessible ways to train without the gym. Before joining the team at Tom’s Guide, James was the Fitness Editor at Fit&Well, where he covered beginner-friendly exercise routines, affordable ways to boost your wellbeing, and reviewed weights, rowing machines, and workout headphones. He believes that exercise should be something you enjoy doing, so appreciates the challenge of finding ways to incorporate it into everyday life through short muscle-building sessions, regular meditation, and early morning walks. James’ work has appeared in Live Science, Happiness, and consumer technology sites like MakeUseOf, Lifewire, and Blocks Decoded. He has reviewed headphones, fitness trackers, and smartwatches, covered events like the Consumer Electronics Show (CES), IFA, and Black Hat Europe, and was named Muck Rack’s Featured Journalist in February 2021. He was a regular contributor to the Really Useful Podcast and a co-host for the Blocks Decoded podcast, and spent five years as a Listening Volunteer for the UK-based mental health charity Samaritans. Outside of work, you’ll find him out on long dog walks, listening to podcasts, and excitedly checking out each week's New Music Friday releases.
Latest articles by James Frew
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Best Oura Ring alternatives 2024
By James Frew published
If you're not a fan of the brand's smart rings, the best Oura Ring alternatives come with similar health and fitness tracking features without breaking the bank.
![Woman stood on a smart scale at home](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/MGzeMi9KV5NTabiFtSmggh-320-80.jpg)
Best smart scales in 2024: Body composition scales for in-home use
By James Frew 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.
![The Beats Fit Pro propped atop its charging case](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/6eWhH7JCYH59nKF8A4TN4j-320-80.jpg)
We've tested the best sports headphones to help boost your motivation
By James Frew last updated
We put the best sports headphones to the test, including sets from Apple, Beats, and Jabra.
![Two men on MOD electric bikes outside](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/iDTVHkNqDRYwQNMWMJWP6k-320-80.jpg)
Massive MOD Bikes sale crashes electric bike prices up to $1,000 — 5 deals I'd buy right now
By James Frew published
This huge sale on MOD electric bikes crashes the cost of these premium ebikes, but don't hang around, as the sale ends July 31.
![Shokz OpenSwim Pro on a hard surface](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/tguMJJDDkCHQmGnuZkdiEW-320-80.jpg)
Best bone conduction headphones in 2024
By James Frew last updated
Our pick of the best bone conduction headphones are effective open-ear solutions designed to suit all kinds of activities and budgets.
![Oura Ring Gen 3 smart ring.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/xqBhEgEFuLLta3ufs3psyg-320-80.jpg)
Oura Ring 4 leak confirms next-gen smart ring is on the way and could come in 2 styles
By James Frew published
The Oura Ring 4 is in the works, according to new regulatory documents. But will it be enough to fight back against the Samsung Galaxy Ring?
![Woman exercising on a NordicTrack exercise bike at home](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/Z95Me55j6Q2ZkfoEuvJZ6R-320-80.jpg)
Best Peloton alternatives 2024 for at-home cardio workouts
By James Frew last updated
We've rounded up the best Peloton alternatives from brands like MYX, SoulCycle and NordicTrack to help you find the right exercise bike for your home workouts.
![Man performing a forearm pillar bridge plank outdoors next to the water](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/DKMturSDbJ3RH8uxkkUJcJ-320-80.jpg)
Personal trainer shares 15-minute workout to build full-body muscle and strengthen your core
By James Frew last updated
This personal trainer's short routine is designed to work muscles all over your body, strengthen your core, raise your heart rate, and boost your metabolism in just 15 minutes.
![Samsung Galaxy Ring held between a person's fingers](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/3qnMetsCf6Zt4MgdBTugGL-320-80.jpg)
You can now pre-order the Samsung Galaxy Ring at Amazon — but there's a catch
By James Frew published
You can pre-order the Samsung Galaxy Ring from Samsung direct or Amazon, but which is actually the better option when you add in sizing kits too?
![A photo of the Garmin Fenix 7](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/rYbZtPTmZmm6Zv6pY2PCAf-320-80.jpg)
We've trained with the best sports watches for tracking your outdoor workouts
By Jane McGuire last updated
The best sports watches we've tested have GPS built-in, long battery life and plenty of fitness and heart-tracking sensors to record your training.
![Aventon Sinch.2 ebike parked on some grass](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/gbJTqoHCBELQXZWCL7wKR3-320-80.jpg)
The best folding electric bikes for space-saving rides
By Dan Cavallari last updated
We put the best folding electric bikes through their paces to help you find the right bike for your next outdoor adventure, whether you're commuting to the office or taking a leisurely ride.
![Woman working out with the BowFlex SelectTech 552 Dumbbells](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/fNe2hqo8CS2JWaiMthtjzY-320-80.jpg)
BowFlex filed for bankruptcy — should you still buy its home workout equipment?
By James Frew last updated
Following the news, many BowFlex products are on sale, but if the company gets a new owner, are your weights and machines at risk?
![Anker Soundcore Sleep A20](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/ymh7Bh9N6Wxro6eimvmdoc-320-80.jpg)
Prime Day is over — but these are the 17 last-chance headphone deals you can still get
By James Frew published
Prime Day is over for another year, but these final headphone deals bring the price of premium sets crashing down by up to $150 — but they won't hang around for long.
![James Frew working out with dumbbells at home](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/zbUBqJUNZUbQevEu3QAcPY-320-80.jpg)
I'm a fitness editor — these are the 11 Prime Day weights deals under $50 you can still buy right now
By James Frew last updated
Prime Day is over, but these last-chance deals mean you can pick up muscle-building weights for less than $50 — but be quick, as the discounts could end at any time.
![Apple Watch Pride Edition Band 2024](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/XeoHrBs2aTmAaDFvae8hPo-320-80.jpg)
These are the 9 best Apple Watch Prime Day deals you can still get — but time is ticking
By James Frew last updated
Big discounts on the latest Apple smartwatches
![A man wearing trail running shoes running on a rocky path](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/ddPz28ePGW3Tp7nCEiEX39-320-80.jpg)
The best trail running shoes for men and women in 2024
By Nick Harris-fry last updated
We put the best trail running shoes to the test to help you find a comfortable, durable, supportive pair for your next off-road run.
![Withings ScanWatch 2 on a person's wrist outside](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/pZrvYSxaUdUvXB6dE3tb3B-320-80.jpg)
My favorite hybrid smartwatch is down to its lowest price right now for Prime Day — and the battery lasts a whole month
By James Frew published
I've been wearing the Withings ScanWatch 2 (and its predecessor) for almost four years, and this Prime Day smartwatch deal brings the cost below $300 for the first time.
![Apple Watch Series 9 on a person's wrist](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/R7AiLHsVmTAEbVXBLw2Zfh-320-80.jpg)
Apple Watch Series 9 is $100 off and lowest price ever for Prime Day — but you don't have long
By James Frew published
This Prime Day deal brings the price of the Apple Watch Series 9 down to less than $300, it's lowest ever price, so don't miss out on a massive discount before the sale ends.
![Peloton Bike in a person's house](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/RDt45zvmFB5pX2uXR8MPtZ-320-80.jpg)
Peloton Bike just crashed to lowest ever price for Prime Day — this won’t last long
By James Frew published
This huge 25% discount takes the original Peloton Bike down to its lowest price, but hurry, as the Prime Day sale ends today.
![Anker Soundcore Sleep A20](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/ymh7Bh9N6Wxro6eimvmdoc-320-80.jpg)
I review headphones for a living and these are the 21 Prime Day headphone deals I'd buy right now
By James Frew last updated
Prime Day is in full swing, with massive discount on Sony, Apple, Nothing, and Jabra sets, saving you up to $150 right now on long-lasting, great-sounding headphones.
![Person holding the Oura Ring Gen-3](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/jym8DKE5wkYicUFRvTckJJ-320-80.jpg)
The Oura Ring is 15% off right now for Prime Day — but the sale ends today
By James Frew last updated
This rare Prime Day deal takes up to $80 off the Oura Ring's regular price, and if you order a sizing kit right now, you have 45 days to claim your 15% discount on the Gen 3 Horizon ring.
![Woman performing a kettlebell swing outside](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/c8zrUzxRxyiCDGXk8borqY-320-80.jpg)
Forget burpees — you only need 20 minutes and 5 moves to build full-body muscle with this kettlebell workout
By James Frew published
This short routine is designed to work muscles all over your body, strengthen your core, and boost your metabolism in just 20 minutes with a single kettlebell.
![James Frew performing a kettlebell Cossack squat](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/ddivDQ6FoQjEdV7UbZohuQ-320-80.jpg)
I tried 50 kettlebell Cossack squats every day for a week — here's what happened
By James Frew published
I decided to switch my dumbbell workouts for a single kettlebell move to boost my balance, strengthen my core, and improve my posture. Here's what happened.