Articles by: 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

Polar’s new Grit X watches looks to take on the Garmin Fenix

By Jane McGuire

Polar has announced two new adventure watches - the Grit X Pro and the Grit X Pro Titan

The best workout apps in 2021

By Jane McGuire, John Corpuz, Brian Eastwood

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 enter the ballot for the London Marathon 2022

By Jane McGuire

How to enter the ballot for the London Marathon 2022, plus, the best way to get a guaranteed entry into the race.

Hate cardio? Researchers say this burns just as much fat

By Jane McGuire

New research suggests that strength training has the same effects as cardio when it comes to fat loss.

How to watch the London Marathon 2021 live stream online

By Jane McGuire

Everything you need to watch the London Marathon 2021, from anywhere on Earth.

10 exercises that help blast away belly fat

By Jane McGuire

The best exercises to target belly fat. Add these exercises to your routine to torch calories and tone your stomach.

This is the running watch I’m wearing for the London Marathon

By Jane McGuire

The reasons why, as a Fitness Editor, I've chosen to wear the Garmin Fenix 6S for the London Marathon.

Ew: This piece of gym equipment could be dirtier than your toilet

By Jane McGuire

This piece of gym equipment typically holds 362 times more bacteria than your toilet seat.

How long is a marathon and how long does it take to run one?

By Jane McGuire

How long is a marathon? Here's how long a marathon is in miles and kilometres and how long it takes to run one.

A photo of runners at the London Marathon

How to track runners at the London Marathon 2021

By Jane McGuire

How to track runners at the London Marathon 2021 and the virtual London Marathon 2021.

A phone showing the Strava app next to a Garmin watch

Strava review: the best training app for stat-obsessed runners

By Jane McGuire

Strava is one of the best running apps in 2021. Here's our tried and tested review.

Best cheap fitness trackers in 2021

By Jane McGuire, Kate Kozuch

The best cheap fitness trackers under $100 have all of the features you want for running and working out.

Best Fitbit in 2021: Choose the right fitness tracker

By Jane McGuire

Which is the best Fitbit to help you achieve your goals? We'll help you pick a fitness tracker with the best features for your money.

Fitbit Charge 5 review

By Jane McGuire

A review of the Fitbit Charge 5 - Fitbit's latest fitness tracker. Here's what happened when we put it to the test.

Amazon Halo view release date, price, specs and features

By Jane McGuire

Amazon has unveiled a new Halo View fitness tracker, as well as Halo Fitness and Halo Nutrition.

The best massage guns of 2021

By Jane McGuire, Diana Kelly Levey

The best percussion massagers you can buy for home use.

The most common gym injuries and how to avoid them

By Jane McGuire

The most common parts of the body to get injured in the gym, and the equipment you're most likely to get injured on.

The best treadmill workouts for every type of runner

By Jane McGuire

The best treadmill workouts for every kind of runner, from the best HIIT treadmill sessions, to beginner treadmill workouts.

Best shoes for Peloton and indoor cycling in 2021

By Jane McGuire, Allison Schneider

The best indoor cycling shoes for Peloton and exercise bikes

Brooks Glycerin 19 review

By Jane McGuire

Brooks Glycerin 19, tried and tested. We've been testing one of Brooks' most popular running shoes.

Feet walking on a treadmill, trying the 12-3-30 TikTok treadmill workout

I tried the viral TikTok 12-3-30 treadmill workout — does it work?

By Jane McGuire

What is the 12-3-30 TikTok treadmill workout? We put it to the test, and here's how it went.

An image of a woman working out in Sweaty Betty kit

Hurry! Sweaty Betty has a huge activewear sale

By Jane McGuire

The Sweaty Betty sale is now on — here are the best deals on tank tops, gym leggings and running kit.

Nike Air Zoom Pegasus 38 review

By Jane McGuire

Nike Air Zoom Pegasus 38 rated and reviewed - we’ve been running in the Pegasus 38 to test the durability, fit and feel of the shoe.

Best Nike running shoes: Nike Air Zoom Pegasus 38

The best Nike running shoes 2021

By Jane McGuire

The best Nike running shoes for men and women - we’ve hand-picked the best Nike running shoes on the market.

Plank exercise: How long do you need to hold to work your abs?

By Jane McGuire

How long do you need to hold a plank exercise to see results? It's not as long as you think.