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 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
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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
Forget planks, I did the jackknife sit-up for a week — here’s what happened to my abs
By John Carroll published
What is a jackknife sit-up, how do you do it, and what happens when you do it every day for a week?
I did the standing dumbbell twist for a week — here’s what happened to my abs
By John Carroll published
What is the standing weighted twist, how do you do it, and what happens when you add it to your routine for a week
I did the inchworm exercise for a week — here’s what happened
By John Carroll published
What is the inchworm exercise, how do you do it, and what happens when you do them every day for a week?
I did the swimmer exercise for a week — here's what happened
By John Carroll published
What is the swimmer exercise, how do you do it, and what happens if you do it everyday for a week?
I did tabletop crunches every day for a week — here’s what happened to my lower abs
By John Carroll published
What is a tabletop crunch, how do you do it, and what happens when you do them every day for a month? This fitness writer found out
I did side planks every day for a week — here's what happened
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What happens to your body if you do a side plank every day for a week? Here's what happened when this writer tried it.
I did the 3-legged plank every day for a week — here’s what happened
By John Carroll published
What is a three-legged plank, what are the benefits, and what happens if you do one every day for a week? We found out.