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

Best walking pads 2025: The best under-desk treadmills tested and rated
By Jane McGuire last updated
We've tested the best under-desk treadmills to help you move your body, hit your step goal, and walk while you're working at home.

There's no such thing as the best running shoes — but here are our top picks, tested by 3 runners
By Nick Harris-Fry, Jane McGuire, Jessica Downey last updated
We've tested hundreds of running shoes and selected our favorites to help make your runs more comfortable and enjoyable.

I’ve run hundreds of miles on treadmills — and these are the only 3 I’d buy
By Jane McGuire last updated
I've tested the best treadmills on the market, and currently, I'd recommend the Peloton Tread, Deerrun A1 Pro, and WalkingPad Z1.

New study reveals cycling can reduce dementia risk by 88%
By Jane McGuire last updated
This workout has been found to have brain-boosting benefits

This runner just set a new world record for the beer mile — and it’s seriously quick
By Jane McGuire published
The weird and wonderful rules of the beer mile.

Don’t skip leg day! According to a scientist, these are the only 2 exercises you need to strengthen your lower body
By Jane McGuire published
Here are the two exercises to prioritize

I ran 15 miles with the Apple Watch's new Workout Buddy — here’s my verdict
By Jane McGuire published
I've run 15 miles with Apple's new Workout Buddy and I have some strong thoughts on Apple's latest fitness feature.

I followed the Japanese walking method for 30 days — here's what happened to my back pain and energy levels
By Jane McGuire published
I tried the Japanese walking method for a month; here's what happened.

You might not be able to use Workout Buddy, even if you have the latest Apple Watch — here’s why
By Jane McGuire published
Here's why you might not be able to use Workout Buddy: having a supported watch is only part of the problem.

Ditch the crunches! A scientist says this is the only ab exercise you need
By Jane McGuire last updated
Here's the best ab exercise out there, according to science

This new Apple Watch feature just solved my biggest problem with calls and notifications
By Jane McGuire last updated
How to use wrist flick on your Apple Watch

Nike’s most popular running sneaker has $56 off right now — here’s why I recommend it
By Jane McGuire published
The Nike Pegasus 41 is on sale right now and it's one of my most recommended pairs.

I recently got hacked — here’s 5 hidden Apple security features I wish I’d known about
By Jane McGuire published
The hidden Apple security features I wish I’d known about

Forget push-ups — according to a scientist, these are the only two upper-body exercises you'll ever need
By Jane McGuire published
If you’re looking to build your upper body, it turns out endless push-ups might not be the best way to go

Best fitness trackers in 2025: These are the 5 fitness trackers I recommend after testing dozens
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, Garmin and Amazfit.

These podiatrist-approved Skechers sandals are perfect for your summer travels — and they’re currently on sale for $35
By Jane McGuire last updated
Grab them while you can

We test yoga mats for a living — these are the 6 we'd buy
By Sam Hopes last updated
We've tried and tested the best yoga mats from Manduka, Lululemon, Yogi Bare, Liforme and more, to find the best quality and sustainable brands for your practice.

Best smart scales in 2025: body composition scales for in-home use
By Jane McGuire last updated
These are the best smart scales for weighing yourself at home and collecting health and fitness stats, according to our in-house testers.

Forget crunches — a Pilates instructor shares 9 exercises to target your deep core
By Jane McGuire published
A Pilates instructor shares 9 exercises to target your deep core muscles

Study reveals this type of exercise lowers your biological age by 9 years
By Jane McGuire last updated
Here's the exercise to focus on if you want to reverse aging.

I drank lemon balm tea every day for a week to see if it could reduce stress and aid digestion — here’s my verdict
By Jane McGuire published
Is lemon balm tea as effective as it seems?

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.

Hoka and MAAP's Tecton X2 limited edition collab is here (and it's stunning)
By Jane McGuire published
Hoka and MAAP release a limited-edition version of the Tecton X2.
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