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Jane McGuire
Jane McGuire

Jane McGuire is Tom's Guide's Fitness editor, which means she looks after everything fitness related - from running gear to yoga mats. An avid runner, Jane has tested and reviewed fitness products for the past four years, so knows what to look for when finding a good running watch or a pair of shorts with pockets big enough for your smartphone. When she's not pounding the pavements, you'll find Jane striding round the Surrey Hills, taking far too many photos of her puppy. 

Articles by: Jane McGuire

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The best gym leggings for every type of workout

By Jane McGuire published

The best gym leggings to buy - from the best high-waisted gym leggings, to the best black gym leggings, here are the best pairs to buy right now.

How to do up down plank

Forget weights — this exercise sculpts your arms and abs using just your bodyweight

By Jane McGuire published

How to do an up and down plank, or moving plank. Here's how to do an up and down plank with correct form.

Garmin Fenix 7

Garmin Fenix 7 sports powerful new training tools and clever safety features

By Jane McGuire published

Everything you need to know about the new Garmin Fenix 7 line of smartwatches, including price, release date, and specifications.

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Should you exercise when you’re sick?

By Jane McGuire published

Should you work out when you're sick? What about exercising with a head cold? We ask a doctor.

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What running shoes was Keira D’Amato wearing for her US marathon record?

By Jane McGuire published

What shoes was Keira D’Amato wearing for her US marathon record? Here's everything you need to know.

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I just tried this 15-minute Pamela Reif Pilates workout — here's what happened

By Jane McGuire published

I just tried the Pamela Reif 15-minute Pilates workout. Here's what happened.

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Forget weights — this is one of the best ways to build your arm muscles

By Jane McGuire published

How to do a push-up, the benefits of doing push-ups and the modifications to make push-ups easier, and harder.

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The best trail running shoes for men and women in 2022

By Jane McGuire published

We've found the best trail running shoes on the market, for men and women looking to go off-road.

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The best workout apps in 2022

By Jane McGuire published

The best workout apps have something to offer everyone from beginners to serious exercise addicts. Here's the top workout apps for iPhones and Android.

How to do reverse crunch - woman doing reverse crunch

Forget sit-ups — this ab exercise targets your deepest core muscles

By Jane McGuire published

How to do a reverse crunch, the benefits of a reverse crunch, and the modifications to try.

A runner holding a pair of the Nike Vaporfly Next% 2

The best carbon fiber running shoes 2022

By Jane McGuire published

The best carbon fiber running shoes to wear on race day. We've hand-picked the best race shoes from Nike, Adidas, Brooks, Saucony and more.

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Best sports bras 2022: tested and rated

By Jane McGuire published

The best high-impact, medium-impact, and low-impact sports bras for everything from running to yoga.

A photo of a woman jumping during a burpee

I did burpees every day for a week — here’s what I learned

By Jane McGuire published

How to do burpees, the best burpee modifications for beginners and what I learned doing burpees for a week.

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NordicTrack's smart dumbbells turn Alexa into your personal trainer

By Jane McGuire published

NordicTrack has announced the release of their smart dumbbells, which can be adjusted using Alexa voice control.

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This exercise is better than sit-ups and crunches when it comes to sculpting your abs

By Jane McGuire published

How to do bicycle crunches, the benefits of bicycle crunches, and the muscles worked during bicycle crunches.

A photo of the London run on the Apple Fitness Plus Time to Run series

I tried the new Apple Fitness Plus Time to Run feature — and I was really surprised

By Jane McGuire published

I tried Apple Fitness Plus' new Time to Run feature - here's what happened.

A man reaching for a weighted jump rope

The best weighted jump ropes

By Jane McGuire published

The best weighted jump ropes are affordable and can provide a great workout at home.

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Why you should stop holding your phone when you run

By Jane McGuire published

Running holding your phone in one hand might be damaging your form. Here's why you shouldn't hold your phone when you run.

A photo of a woman doing a glute bridge at home

This exercise is better than squats when it comes to working your glutes

By Jane McGuire published

How to do a glute bridge and all the glute bridge variations you can try to build your glutes from home.

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I tried this 30-minute Pilates workout with over 4 million views — and I'm still shaking

By Jane McGuire published

Looking for a Pilates workout? I tried this Move With Nicole Pilates workout with over 4 million views, here's what happened.

Tom Holland Jimmy Kimmel appearance

I tried Tom Holland’s Spider-Man workout — and I failed

By Jane McGuire published

I tried Tom Holland's Spider-Man full-body workout, and failed. Here's what happened.

Best peloton alternatives

The best Peloton alternatives for 2022

By Jane McGuire published

Can’t find a Peloton? Here are the best Peloton alternatives

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8 best Pilates exercises that target your core for the ultimate burn

By Jane McGuire published

The best Pilates ab exercises to really work your core muscles. Add these to your next ab workout to feel the burn.

A photo of a runner jumping wearing the Nike Pegasus 37

If I only had $80 to spend on running shoes, I'd buy this Nike pair

By Jane McGuire published

Looking for the best running shoes in the January sales? If I only had $80 to spend, this is the pair I'd buy.

A photo of the Whoop 4.0 with a blue band on the wrist

Whoop 4.0 review

By Jane McGuire published

The Whoop 4.0 is a serious fitness tracker for anyone who cares about tracking sleep and heart rate. Here's our Whoop 4.0 review.