Latest articles by Jane McGuire
Forget sit-ups and crunches: I use this simple Pilates exercise to build deep core strength and shoulder stability
I use this simple Pilates exercise to build deep core strength and shoulder stability.
Forget crunches, sit-ups, and planks: This 10-minute standing ab workout blasts your core while building functional strength
Build functional strength in your core using these 6 exercises.
I spent two weeks with the $99 Fitbit Air — here are my 3 reasons to buy (and 3 reasons to skip)
I've been living with the Fitbit Air, and these are my reasons to buy or skip.
I just got hit by the Ultrahuman data breach — here's what hackers stole from my account
Ultrahuman users have been affected by a data breach and I was among them, here's exactly what's been stolen.
I went for a run with the Fitbit Air and Garmin Forerunner 70 to see how the $99 tracker compared, and I’m impressed
The screenless Fitbit Air is the talk of the town right now, and here's how it measured up when compared to the Garmin Forerunner 70.
I tested the Fitbit Air vs Whoop 5.0 side by side — here's the winner
Both the new Fitbit Air and the Whoop 5.0 help you to track everything you need without the distraction of notifications. Here's the one I recommend based on my side-by-side testing.
I’ve worn the new Oura Ring 5, and it really is tiny: Here’s why I think it’s the wearable to beat in 2026
Here's everything you need to know about the new Oura Ring 5
Your Oura Ring just got new features: Here’s what launched today, and what’s coming next week
Oura has announced a new suite of features that will roll out to the Oura Ring Gen3, Oura Ring 4, and Oura Ring 4 Ceramic.
I’ve worn the $99 Fitbit Air and $349 Oura Ring 4 to track my sleep for a week — here's the winner
I've worn the Oura Ring 4 and Fitbit Air for a week; here are the similarities and differences in terms of sleep tracking.
Forget sit-ups — this exercise targets your deep core and is great for beginners, seniors, or anyone with tight hip flexors
Here's why elevating your legs during crunches can make all the difference to your core
Over 40? This 10-minute physical therapist workout builds full-body strength with just 4 exercises
Strength training is essential during all stages of life, but especially for women in their 40s, as hormones begin to shift during perimenopause and menopause. Here's a workout to try.
Forget 10,000 steps — I use this 30-minute, doctor-approved walking workout to build fitness, burn calories and work on my heart health
This simple walking workout can help build aerobic fitness and cardiovascular health, as well as lower blood pressure.
'I'm a personal trainer who works with seniors — these are the 3 at-home exercises that could reduce brain aging by two years'
Add these three bodyweight exercises to your routine to boost your brain health.
Not sit-ups or crunches: I saw real results in my core when I swapped them for this simple Pilates ab exercise
Here's why the Pilates dead bug is the ab exercise you should be focusing on, and the progressions to try.
I’ve been wearing the new Fitbit Air for 5 days — and this is the one thing that has really impressed me so far
Here's our first look at the new Fitbit Air
I walked 11,000 steps with the Apple Watch 11 and Garmin Forerunner 170 — and the results surprised me
We put the newest Garmin Forerunner head-to-head with the Apple Watch.
Forget pigeon pose — I use this powerful, corrective yoga stretch to help relieve hip stiffness and my sciatica
The prone figure-four is a powerful corrective stretch that uses your own bodyweight to apply deep pressure to the hip rotators.
Garmin Forerunner 70 vs Garmin Forerunner 170 — what are the main differences between Garmin’s two new running watches
Garmin just revealed its new Forerunner 70 and Forerunner 170. These are the main differences between the two and how to pick the best one for you.
No squats or lunges — these 5 simple exercises build strength and stability in your knees and are perfect for seniors, according to a 65-year-old personal trainer
Build strength and stability in your knees with this simple bodyweight workout.
I just discovered one of Apple’s best health tracking tools — and it’s not what you expect
If you’re an Apple Watch wearer, the Health app on your iPhone holds an encyclopedia of (encrypted) data about your overall fitness and wellbeing
Forget crunches, planks and sit-ups — I use this slow, controlled Pilates exercise to sculpt my internal and external obliques, as well as build deep core strength
Everything you need to know about the Pilates bicycle crunch, and the progressions to try
This senior workout builds strength, mobility, and balance faster than walking workouts, using 6 bodyweight exercises
Here are the six exercises to add to your routine, according to a physical therapist.
Forget sit-ups and crunches: I use this dynamic Pilates exercise to build deep core strength, target my lower abs, and strengthen my hip flexors using just my bodyweight
Here's how to do butterfly kicks with perfect form, plus the variations to try.
