John Carroll
John is a writer and editor based in London. He was worked for magazines such as Runner’s World, Men’s Health, Women’s Health and Cosmopolitan. A keen runner, what he lacks in ability he makes up for with enthusiasm and excuses.
Latest articles by John Carroll
I did 30 side planks with a lateral raise every day for a week — here's what happened to my body
By John Carroll last updated
Side plank not enough of a challenge? Grab a weight and reach new heights
I did wall squats with arm raises every day for a week — here's how it helped boost my posture
By John Carroll published
Here's what happened when writer John tried wall squats with arm raises every day for one week to build a stronger back and boost posture.
I did 50 weighted lateral step-ups every day for a week — here’s what happened to my body
By John Carroll published
Read what happened when one fitness writer did 50 weighted lateral step-ups every day for one week, plus the benefits of the leg exercise, and how to do it yourself.
I did 30 reverse crunches with leg lifts every day for a week — here's what happened to my body
By John Carroll published
One move to build a stronger core
I did planks with knee taps every day for a week to build core strength — here's what happened
By John Carroll published
This plank variation engages your upper body, strengthens your core, and works your legs for a full-body workout to boost your balance and improve your posture without weights.
I tried 50 plank hip dips every day for a week — here's what happened
By John Carroll published
This plank variation works your obliques and strengthens your core, but it's tougher than it looks.
I did 100 weighted donkey kicks every day for a week — here’s what happened to my body
By John Carroll published
This weighted variation on the glute kickback is a great way to build lower body muscle and strengthen your glutes.
I did 30 lateral raises every day for 2 weeks — here's the results
By John Carroll published
The dumbbell lateral raise is an effective, muscle-building upper body exercise, and I was surprised how well my body adapted to the two-week challenge.
I did 60 dumbbell renegade rows every day for a week — here's what happened
By John Carroll published
This upper body exercise really worked my core and shoulder muscles, but I just couldn't enjoy it.
I did hollow body holds every day for a week — here's what happened to my body
By John Carroll published
This core-focused move works more than just your abs, connects your upper and lower body, and improves your posture without weights.
Forget tricep dips — I did kettlebell skull crushers for a week, here's what happened
By John Carroll published
What is a kettlebell skull crusher, how do you do one, and what happened when this writer did kettlebell skull crushers for a week
Forget lunges — I did single-leg seated squats every day for a week and here's what happened to my body
By John Carroll published
How to do single-leg seated squats, and what happened when this writer did them every day for a week
I did 50 incline push-ups every day for a week — here’s what happened to my chest, arms and shoulders
By John Carroll published
What is an incline push-up, how do you do it, and what happened when this writer did 50 reps a day for a week
I did the side-to-side crunch for a week — here’s what happened to my abs
By John Carroll published
I did the side-to-side crunch for a week — here’s what happened to my abs and the different variations I tried
I did the dumbbell push press every day for a week — here's what happened to my body
By John Carroll published
What is the dumbbell push press, how do you do it, and what happened when this writer did it every day for a week?
I did 50 walking lunges every day for a week — here’s what happened to my legs
By John Carroll published
What is a walking lunge, how to do a walking lunge, and what happened when I did walking lunges every day for a week
I did the lunge crunch for a week — here’s what happened to my legs and abs
By John Carroll published
What is a lunge crunch, what are the benefits of a lunge crunch, and what happened when this fitness writer did them every day for a week
I did a standing bird dog every day for a week — here’s what happened to my abs
By John Carroll published
What is the standing bird dog ab exercise, how do you do it, and what happened when this fitness writer did it every day for a week
I did dumbbell push-ups every day for a week — here’s what happened to my upper body
By John Carroll published
What is a dumbbell push-up, how do you do a dumbbell push up, and what happened when this fitness writer did them for a week
I did the double leg stretch for a week — here's what happened to my abs
By John Carroll published
What is the Pilates double-leg stretch, how do you do it, and what happened when this fitness writer did it every day for a week
I did the standing bicycle crunch for a week — here's what happened to my core
By John Carroll published
What is the standing bicycle crunch, how do you do standing bicycle crunches, and what happened when this fitness writer did them every day for a week?
Brooks Adrenaline 23 review
By John Carroll published
A review of the Brooks Adrenaline 23 running shoe - one of the best cushioned stability running shoes on the market
I did the cross-body arm swing for a week — and the results surprised me
By John Carroll published
What is the cross-body arm swing, how do you do it, and what happens when you add it to your routine for a week? We found out
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