
Jane McGuire
Jane McGuire is Tom's Guide's Fitness editor, which means she looks after everything fitness related — from running gear and fitness trackers to yoga mats and sports bras. An avid runner, Jane has tested and reviewed fitness products for the past five 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, running gels, and house keys.
Jane has run four marathons — the London Marathon three times, and the Berlin Marathon once, and is still on a quest to tick off all of the marathon majors. In the meantime, she’ll be telling anyone who cares about how her love for the Nike ZoomX Invincibles — her all-time favourite running shoe, or her ‘joy plan’, where she runs for happiness, not for PR’s.
Previous to Tom’s Guide, Jane worked for Runner’s World, where she co-hosted the Runner’s World podcast. She also presents on a YouTube channel called the Run Testers, alongside other running-mad journalists, where they review the latest shoes, kit, and tech. Her work has also appeared in Coach, Get Sweat Go, and Women’s Health.
When she's not pounding the pavements, you'll find Jane striding round the Surrey Hills, taking far too many photos of her puppy, Toby.
Latest articles by Jane McGuire

Tom's Guide AI Awards 2025: 17 best AI tools and gadgets right now
By Alex Hughes published
Laptops, smartphones, chatbots and more - these are our picks for the best AI devices and tools in 2025

Should you buy the Bugaboo Butterfly, or wait for the Bugaboo Butterfly 2?
By Jane McGuire published
Should you buy the Bugaboo Butterfly travel stroller or wait for the Bugaboo Butterfly 2? We put them head-to-head.

What are the best swimming headphones? Here's a list of the best we've tested
By Jane McGuire last updated
Listen to the beat of your favorite tunes wearing a pair of the best swimming headphones.

Japanese walking vs running — which is best for you?
By Jane McGuire published
Which is better for you - interval walking, or running? We crunch the numbers

Exclusive: I spoke to Apple about its cycle tracking features and how it has the potential to change lives
By Jane McGuire published
I sat down with Apple and spoke to the medical professionals behind the Apple Watch's cycle tracking feature.

Forget walking — this simple exercise strengthens your muscles and joints, and boosts your cardiovascular fitness
By Jane McGuire published
This form of cardio burns twice as many calories as walking - here's how to do it with good form

I walked 8,000 steps with the Apple Watch 10 vs Garmin Forerunner 570 — and one was more accurate
By Jane McGuire published
We walked 8,000 steps with the Garmin Forerunner 570 and Apple Watch 10 to test which was more accurate

Best fitness trackers in 2025: These are the 6 fitness trackers worth considering
By Dan Bracaglia last updated
I've spent hundreds of hours testing the best fitness trackers available today and have whittled the list down to my favorite six, including options from Fitbit, Samsung, Garmin and Amazfit.

I tried the '3-3 walking workout' for a week — and now I'm hooked
By Jane McGuire published
Our fitness editor gave this 3-3 walking workout a go for a week, and was surprised by the results

I tried the 5-4-5 walking technique for a week — and it boosted my fitness and mood
By Jane McGuire published
What is the 5-4-5 walking technique, what are the benefits, and what happened when our fitness editor tried it for a week?

Get Outside with Tom's Guide this summer
By Jane McGuire last updated
We're dedicating an entire week to the great outdoors, helping you find workouts, fitness trackers and smartwatches, and the right gear for your next adventure.

This exercise improves core strength and stability in just 20 seconds per day, no equipment required
By Jane McGuire published
Holding a plank for just 20-30 seconds is enough to see results in your mid-section, if you’ve got good form, according to experts.

Whoop 5.0 review — should you give a Whoop about this new tracker?
By Jane McGuire published
A review of the Whoop MG and a comparison of the Whoop MG and Whoop 5.0

All you need is 5 minutes to build core strength and stability, according to a certified Pilates instructor
By Jane McGuire published
This 5-minute Pilates workout uses slow, controlled movements to work into your midsection, without any impact.

I tried the ‘Japanese walking’ method for a week — and I’m hooked
By Jane McGuire published
The Japanese Interval Walking Training (IWT) promises to burn more fat and lower your blood pressure. To find out more, I gave it a go

I’ve walked 5,000 steps every day for 5 years — here’s what it’s done for my physical and mental health
By Jane McGuire published
I've walked 5,000 steps a day for 5 years, and here's how it's transformed my health.

Exclusive: Oura explains how it's changing the game when it comes to menstrual tracking
By Jane McGuire published
An interview with Oura's senior product manager on how the smart ring is changing to adapt to women's health

This one Oura Ring setting was a game changer for me after I had my baby
By Jane McGuire published
Enabling this one Oura Ring setting brought me much greater peace of mind.

Skip sit-ups and crunches — this 10-minute deep core workout is pregnancy and postpartum safe
By Jane McGuire published
This core workout is pregnancy safe, and targets the deep core muscles essential for pregnancy, childbirth and postpartum.

5 things a fertility expert wants you to know about exercise if you’re trying to get pregnant
By Jane McGuire published
Do you need to shift your workouts if you’re trying to conceive? 5 things you should know, according to an expert.

Garmin Forerunner 265 vs. Forerunner 570 — which running watch should you buy?
By Jane McGuire published
Should you buy the Garmin Forerunner 265 now, or wait for the Forerunner 570 to come out? Here's what each offers.

Best Garmin watch 2025 tested and rated: Top picks to hit your fitness goals this year
By Nick Harris-Fry last updated
We put Garmin's best fitness and adventure watches to the test, and these are our top picks for runners, hikers, marathoners, triathletes and casual exercisers alike.

Garmin announces Forerunner 570 and 970 — here’s everything you need to know about the new watches
By Jane McGuire published
The new watches added to Garmin's line-up
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