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
Save $100 on Chris Hemsworth's muscle-building dumbbells with this massive Prime Day deal
By James Frew last updated
These adjustable dumbbells from Chris Hemsworth's workout brand range up to 50 lbs and you can pick up the muscle-building weights for $100 off this Prime Day.
I use a TRX kettlebell for muscle-building workouts and it's 25% off right now with this huge weights deal
By James Frew last updated
I recently upgraded to the TRX Rubber Coated kettlebell. It changed my workouts and it's currently 25% off in TRX's massive summer weights sale.
I take Anker's portable wireless charger everywhere I go — and it's down to its lowest price for Prime Day right now
By James Frew published
I ditched the cables and started carrying this wireless portable charger around, and you can save $27 right now with this huge Prime Day deal.
Hurry! The Apple Watch Series 9 drops to its lowest ever price ahead of Prime Day
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.
Amazing Samsung Galaxy Watch 7 deal brings price down to $24 — how to get yours
By James Frew published
The Samsung Galaxy Watch 7 isn't even in stores yet, but you can already pick it up for less than $25 with Samsung's incredible trade-in discount.
Peloton vs. NordicTrack: which exercise bike should you buy in 2024?
By James Frew last updated
If you're after an exercise bike, comparing Peloton vs NordicTrack is a good place to start. Here's how to the two fitness brands compare on hardware, classes, and costs.
Samsung Galaxy Ring: Everything we know about the new smart ring
By Dan Bracaglia, Mike Prospero last updated
Samsung's new smart ring makes it debut at Unpacked. Here's everything we know so far.
3 Samsung Galaxy Ring health and fitness features I'm actually excited for
By James Frew last updated
Samsung confirms the Galaxy Ring, available in 9 sizes and 3 colors, with an impressive array of health and fitness capabilities. Here are our top takeaways so far.
Samsung's Galaxy Ring is on the way, Oura launches new AI features to stay ahead
By James Frew last updated
The new Labs feature, Oura Advisor, brings actionable, personalized insights to help boost your wellbeing, but is it enough to compete with the upcoming Galaxy Ring?
Samsung announces new BioActive sensor for Galaxy Watch 7 ahead of Unpacked — here’s what it can do
By James Frew published
Samsung's BioActive sensor is at the heart of its smartwatches, and the upgraded edition could bring improved accuracy and more advanced features to the next generation of Galaxy watches.
Apple's entire 2025 iPad lineup just leaked, including new M5 iPad Pro
By James Frew last updated
Apple's device identifying code suggests that we'll see an upgraded iPad and iPad mini next year, alongside an M5-powered iPad Pro.
Strengthen your core and build full-body muscle with this 5-move dumbbell abs workout
By James Frew last updated
This short dumbbell workout is designed to strengthen your core and work your upper and lower body to boost your balance and improve your posture in just 5 moves.
Forget sit-ups — build a stronger core and boost your balance with this 8-minute bodyweight abs workout
By James Frew last updated
This fitness instructor's short equipment-free workout is designed to work your whole body, build core strength, and raise your heart rate without a weight in sight.
You don't need planks to build a stronger core, just this 4-move bodyweight abs workout
By Jennifer Rizzuto last updated
This short routine is designed engage the deepest muscles in your core to help boost your balance, improve your posture, and increase your stability without a plank in sight.
Save 40% on muscle-building protein powders with MyProtein's epic 4th of July sale — 5 deals I'd buy right now
By James Frew published
MyProtein's 4th of July sale includes a huge 40% off protein, supplements and apparel. These are the top items I'd pick up right now.
This month's best new workout music to boost your motivation, according to a fitness editor
By James Frew last updated
These new tracks from Charli xcx, METTE, Bring Me The Horizon and more will keep you moving, stay motivated and get the most from your workouts.
Relieve tension and improve your posture with this fitness instructor’s 15-minute stretching routine
By James Frew last updated
This fitness instructor's short session is designed to boost blood flow, relieve tension, and strengthen your mind-muscle connection to bring awareness to your body.
You don't need weights to build a stronger core, just this 10-minute bodyweight abs workout
By James Frew last updated
This short routine is designed to strengthen your core, raise your heart rate and boost your balance in just 10 minutes, no weights required.
Jabra bids farewell to my favorite workout headphones — should you still buy the Elite Active earbuds?
By James Frew last updated
Jabra announced a new set of workout headphones on the same day it discontinued the line, so should you still buy these upgraded earbuds or switch allegiances?
I walked for 90 minutes every day for two years — here’s what changed for me
By James Frew published
Taking a low-impact walk every morning improved my mood, boosted my wellbeing and made me appreciate nature, and it didn't cost a thing.
Fitness instructor says these 3 beginner-friendly moves are the best way to build full-body muscle
By James Frew published
This short bodyweight and dumbbell routine, designed by Peloton instructor Jermaine Johnson, works your whole body, strengthens your core, and boosts your balance.
Siri 2.0 is about to make the Apple Watch the ultimate AI wearable — here’s how
By James Frew published
Apple's AI-powered voice assistant could make the Apple Watch the ideal way to interact with AI, combining on-device processing, natural conversations, and support for third-party apps.
Forget 10,000 steps — researchers say this is way more important
By James Frew published
You don't need to walk 10,000 steps each day to boost your fitness, as researchers have found increasing your pace can boost your walk's health and fitness benefits.
Forget sit-ups — build a stronger core and improve your posture with this 15-minute standing abs workout
By James Frew published
This short routine is designed to strengthen your upper body, work your arms and improve your core. It also boosts balance and betters your posture with just a set of dumbbells.
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