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Here on the Tom's Guide fitness desk, we're all about making 2026 your healthiest and happiest year yet! From the best workouts to add to your routine this year, to the best gear to help you stay motivated and achieve your goals, we've got it covered. To kick things off, we'll be bringing you a week of motivational content to help you Get Fit with Tom's Guide.
If you're new to exercise, we've got all the tips to help you start your year strong. If you're more experienced, we've found the workouts to help you try something new in 2026. Wherever you're starting, we believe fitness is for life, so are here to help!
Age is just a number
Here at Tom's Guide, we truly believe that age is just a number. If you're returning to exercise following a long break, we're here to guide you each and every step of the way, from walking workouts, to strength sessions to build longevity.
Article continues below- I’m a personal trainer in my 60s: This is the exact walking workout I give my senior clients
- I’m a competitive powerlifter at 68: Here are the 3 functional exercises I use to build full-body strength
Embrace being a beginner
When did we fall out of love with the excitement of movement? Exercise shouldn't be a punishment, but a celebration of what your body can do, so why not fall in love with something new this year?
- According to a Pilates teacher, this is the one move every beginner should learn for a strong, stable core
- Not sit-ups, planks, or crunches: I do this simple Pilates exercise every single day to build a strong and stable core and work on my hip flexor mobility
- Forget running — 3 walking workouts that build lower body strength and burn calories
Grab the right gear
Whether it's a sports bra to help you stay supported, or a GPS running watch that'll keep you on pace on race day, the right gear makes all the difference. Whatever your budget, we've found the best gadgets to keep you on track this year.
- The best Garmin Watch to buy in 2026
- I tested over 65 new running shoes in 2025 — these are the best 5 you can buy right now
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Jane McGuire is Tom's Guide's Fitness editor, which means she looks after everything fitness related - from running gear to yoga mats. 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. When she's not pounding the pavements, you'll find Jane striding round the Surrey Hills, taking far too many photos of her puppy.
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