Jessica Downey
Jessica is an experienced fitness writer with a passion for running. Her love for keeping fit and fueling her body with healthy and enjoyable food quite naturally led her to write about all things fitness and health-related. If she isn’t out testing the latest fitness products such as the latest running shoe or yoga mat for reviewing then she can be found writing news and features on the best ways to build strength, active aging, female health, and anything in between. Before then she had a small stint writing in local news, has also written for Runners World UK (print and digital), and gained experience with global content marketing agency, Cedar Communications.
Born and raised in Scotland, Jessica is a massive fan of exercising and keeping active outdoors. When at home she can be found running by the sea, swimming in it, or up a mountain. This continued as she studied and trained to become a PPA-accredited magazine journalist in Wales. And since working and living in London, she splits her time between weight training in the gym, trying new fitness classes, and finding scenic running routes. Jessica enjoys documenting this on her fitness-inspired Instagram page @jessrunshere where she loves engaging with like-minded fitness junkies.
She is a big fan of healthy cooking and loves learning more about this area with expert nutritionists she has met over the years. Jessica is a big advocate for building healthy relationships with food rather than building restrictive attitudes towards it. When she isn’t eating or running she also enjoys practicing yoga in her free time as it helps her to unwind and benefits her performance in other sports.
Latest articles by Jessica Downey
I tried a week of gratitude runs to boost my well-being — here's 3 ways it changed my training
By Jessica Downey published
I tried practicing gratitude while running instead of looking at my fitness tracker and it was a game changer.
Amazon Big Spring Sale — CamelBak, The North Face and Sweaty Betty running apparel from $10
By Jessica Downey published
Take advantage of Amazon's Big Spring Sale and treat yourself to some discounted running apparel while stocks last.
Forget sit-ups — build core muscle with this 4-move foam roller workout
By Jessica Downey published
Try a different way of working your abs today and learn how to incorporate a foam roller into your core strengthening routine.
Strava's latest update adds more performance data for cyclists — here's what's new
By Jessica Downey published
Strava has just announced it is adding Best Efforts for Ride — enabling cyclists to access deeper insights on their performance.
You don’t need weights to build strength and burn fat — just these 7 body weight moves
By Jessica Downey published
You can build strength and torch fat with this simple seven move no equipment workout. Ready? Let's go.
Use these 5 Amazon resistance band deals to build muscle without weights for under $20
By Jessica Downey last updated
The Amazon Big Spring Sale is here, with huge discounts on budget-friendly resistance bands you can use for stretches, recovery, or strength training without breaking the bank.
Drop the barbell — you just need 4 moves and a pair of dumbbells to sculpt your upper body
By Jessica Downey published
This bicep and tricep routine shows just how simple yet effective an upper body session can be. Here's how to complete this four move dumbbell workout.
You don’t need the gym to build upper body muscle — just a set of dumbbells and this 6-move shoulder workout
By Jessica Downey published
You only need 6 exercises and a pair of dumbbells to build upper body strength and muscle in your shoulders. Here's how.
Forget sit-ups — you just need a pair of dumbbells and 6 moves to sculpt your abs
By Jessica Downey published
This is an all standing dumbbell workout, meaning you don't need to lie on the floor to train your core.
I tried this 6-minute mobility routine as soon as I woke up instead of hitting the snooze button — here's what happened
By Jessica Downey published
I don’t always feel like working out as soon as I wake up so I tried completing a six minute mobility routine instead. Here’s what happened.
What to eat before a marathon according to an endurance sports nutritionist
By Jessica Downey published
Endurance sports nutritionist, James LeBaigue, shares when you should start adjusting your diet before a marathon and how best to do it.
How to track your sleep with a Garmin watch
By Jessica Downey published
If you want to get a better night's rest, learning how to track your sleep with a Garmin wearable can offer actionable insights to improve your sleep.
Forget barbells — you need just 1 dumbbell and 6 moves to build bigger glutes
By Jessica Downey last updated
You don't need big fancy gym equipment to build glute muscle, a pair of dumbbells will do the job. Here's how.
Forget sit-ups — this 5-move Pilates routine sculpts your core in just 7 minutes
By Jessica Downey last updated
This Pilates workout uses 5 exercises to strengthen the core and requires no equipment. Just roll out a mat and you're good to go!
Forget the gym — chisel your upper body with just a kettlebell and 5 exercises
By Jessica Downey published
Build upper body muscle with just 1 kettlebell and 5 moves.
Forget squats — this 20-minute dumbbell workout strengthens your lower body in just 4 moves
By Jessica Downey published
Four dumbbell moves to build a stronger lower body — and they don't involve squats.
I’ve been training with electrolytes for the past year — here’s how it’s made me a better runner
By Jessica Downey published
Why do runners take electrolytes? Our fitness writer decided to put training with electrolytes to the test for a year
You don’t need the gym to build a stronger core and upper body — just a pair of dumbbells and 6 moves
By Jessica Downey published
This six-move routine will strengthen your core and upper body muscles with just a set of dumbbells
My 7 favorite items in the lululemon 'We Made Too Much' deals — starting at $29!
By Jessica Downey last updated
The lululemon 'We Made Too Much' deals are back, here are some of the best discounts we recommend buying.
What is Zone 2 training?
By Jessica Downey published
Zone 2 is one of five heart rate zones you can enter when exercising. But what does this mean for your fitness and how can you benefit from zone 2 training?
Forget the gym — this yoga-inspired workout builds a stronger core and arms in just 5 moves
By Jessica Downey published
This yoga-style workout is a great way to strengthen your arms and core without weights.
7 ways to become a better treadmill runner according to a Peloton Tread instructor
By Jessica Downey published
Peloton Instructor Jermain Johnson shares seven top tips for becoming a better treadmill runner.
Forget crunches — these 5 standing dumbbell exercises build stronger abs
By Jessica Downey published
This all standing workout strengthens your core without any planks or crunches. You just need a pair of dumbbells!
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