James Frew
James is Tom’s Guide’s Fitness Editor, covering strength training workouts, cardio exercise, and accessible ways to improve your health and wellbeing. His interest in fitness started over 10 years ago after being diagnosed with a chronic illness.To help manage the symptoms, he began focusing on strengthening his core, taking regular walks around the city, and practicing meditation. He also invested in fitness trackers, home workout equipment, and yoga mats to find accessible ways to train without the gym.Before joining the team at Tom’s Guide, James was the Fitness Editor at Fit&Well, where he covered beginner-friendly exercise routines, affordable ways to boost your wellbeing, and reviewed weights, rowing machines, and workout headphones.He believes that exercise should be something you enjoy doing, so appreciates the challenge of finding ways to incorporate it into everyday life through short muscle-building sessions, regular meditation, and early morning walks.James’ work has appeared in Live Science, Happiness, and consumer technology sites like MakeUseOf, Lifewire, and Blocks Decoded. He has reviewed headphones, fitness trackers, and smartwatches, covered events like the Consumer Electronics Show (CES), IFA, and Black Hat Europe, and was named Muck Rack’s Featured Journalist in February 2021.He was a regular contributor to the Really Useful Podcast and a co-host for the Blocks Decoded podcast, and spent five years as a Listening Volunteer for the UK-based mental health charity Samaritans. Outside of work, you’ll find him out on long dog walks, listening to podcasts, and excitedly checking out each week's New Music Friday releases.
Latest articles by James Frew
We've tested the best workout apps 2024 to help you train at home
By Jane McGuire last updated
These are the best workout apps, whether you're into strength training sessions, group classes and yoga or you're after a budget-friendly way to hit your fitness goals at home.
Best Peloton alternatives 2024 for at-home cardio workouts
By James Frew last updated
We've rounded up the best Peloton alternatives from brands like MYX, SoulCycle and NordicTrack to help you find the right exercise bike for your home workouts.
The best folding electric bikes for space-saving rides
By Dan Cavallari last updated
We put the best folding electric bikes through their paces to help you find the right bike for your next outdoor adventure, whether you're commuting to the office or taking a leisurely ride.
Google is slowly killing Fitbit — should you still buy one?
By Dan Bracaglia last updated
Google is shuttering Fitbit.com and ending the popular Versa and Sense smartwatch lines. Here's what you need to know about Fitbit's future.
Oura Ring 4 — price, release date, features and more
By James Frew last updated
You can buy the Oura Ring 4 right now and it comes with a new design, better battery life, and improved accuracy.
We've tested the best cheap running headphones for exercise on a budget
By Nick Harris-fry last updated
These cheap running headphones make an excellent companion, whether you're into casual jogs, speed training or marathons.
The best blue light blocking glasses in 2024
By Kate Kozuch last updated
We put the best blue light blocking glasses to the test to see which are most comfortable, durable, stylish, and easy to see through to help you find the right set for your eyes.
Samsung Galaxy Ring vs. Oura Ring — which smart ring wins?
By James Frew, Dan Bracaglia last updated
The Samsung Galaxy Ring and Oura Ring are the two most popular wellness-tracking smart rings in 2024. Here's what sets them apart.
The best running headphones in 2024
By Nick Harris-fry last updated
I've tested the best running headphones to help you find a set that'll suit your training, last through even the longest sessions, and help you stay motivated on your run.
Best treadmills for indoor running and walking workouts 2024
By Nick Harris-fry last updated
We've tested the best treadmills for indoor workouts and low-impact walks to help you move your body and boost your cardio fitness at home.
We've tested the best exercise bikes to help you boost your fitness at home
By James Frew last updated
review The best exercise bikes provide a brilliant lower-body workout and they're a great tool for improving your cardiovascular health.
Best Oura Ring alternatives 2024
By James Frew last updated
If you're not a fan of the brand's smart rings, the best Oura Ring alternatives come with similar health and fitness tracking features without breaking the bank.
watchOS 11 — the biggest new Apple Watch features and how to try them
By Kate Kozuch last updated
Here's everything we know about watchOS 11, the latest wearable software update that will bring new features to Apple Watch.
Best Fitbit 2024: Pick the perfect fitness tracker based on our testing
By James Frew last updated
Which is the best Fitbit to help you achieve your goals? We'll help you pick a fitness tracker with the best features in 2024 for the money.
Best headphones and earbuds for working out 2024 — tested and rated
By James Frew last updated
We put the best workout headphones to the test to help you find a set that'll keep you motivated whatever your training style.
We've tested the best adjustable dumbbells for weightlifting at home 2024
By James Frew last updated
We used the best adjustable dumbbells for strength training and high-intensity workouts to help you find the right weights for your muscle-building goals.
Best bone conduction headphones in 2024
By James Frew last updated
We've tested the best bone conduction headphones to help you find a set that'll keep you connected to your favorite audio and help you stay aware of your surroundings.
Apple Watch 10 to feature sleep apnea detection — but it won't be available at launch
By James Frew published
The newly announced Apple Watch 10 will be getting some impressive new health features, but not until Apple gets clearance from the FDA.
Apple Watch SE 3 — everything we know so far
By Scott Younker last updated
Apple is working on a new wallet-friendly smartwatch, with the Apple Watch SE 3. Here's what we've heard so far.
Forget push-ups — this 7-minute arm workouts builds your triceps, biceps and shoulders in just 9 moves
By James Frew last updated
This short routine is designed to target your triceps to aid everyday pushing movements and develop upper body strength with just a pair of dumbbells.
Forget weights — build strength all over and boost your metabolism in just 20 minutes with this bodyweight workout
By James Frew published
You don't need any equipment for this workout to build full-body muscle, strengthen your core and boost your mind-muscle connection in just 20 minutes.
Forget sit-ups — build a stronger core and improve your posture with this 6-move standing dumbbell workout
By James Frew published
This trainer's six-move standing dumbbell workout targets your core and works muscles all over your body in just 20 minutes, no sit-ups required.
Forget weights — build stronger arms with this personal trainer’s 4-move bodyweight workout
By James Frew last updated
This short bodyweight workout targets your triceps to boost upper-body strength and build core muscle in just four moves without a dumbbell in sight.
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