
Jane McGuire
Jane McGuire is Tom's Guide's Fitness editor, which means she looks after everything fitness related — from running gear and fitness trackers to yoga mats and sports bras. 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, running gels, and house keys.
Jane has run four marathons — the London Marathon three times, and the Berlin Marathon once, and is still on a quest to tick off all of the marathon majors. In the meantime, she’ll be telling anyone who cares about how her love for the Nike ZoomX Invincibles — her all-time favourite running shoe, or her ‘joy plan’, where she runs for happiness, not for PR’s.
Previous to Tom’s Guide, Jane worked for Runner’s World, where she co-hosted the Runner’s World podcast. She also presents on a YouTube channel called the Run Testers, alongside other running-mad journalists, where they review the latest shoes, kit, and tech. Her work has also appeared in Coach, Get Sweat Go, and Women’s Health.
When she's not pounding the pavements, you'll find Jane striding round the Surrey Hills, taking far too many photos of her puppy, Toby.
Latest articles by Jane McGuire

Over 60? Walking for just five minutes a day does this cool thing to your brain, according to new research
By Jane McGuire published
New research reveals a link between brain health and exercise

Could ‘Jeffing’ be the secret to running faster? — I tried it, and here’s what happened
By Jane McGuire published
I ‘Jeffed’ a 10K, and was surprised by my results.

Forget running! This gardening chore burns as many calories as a 30-minute run
By Jane McGuire published
This gardening chore will work your core, mobility, and grip strength, without setting foot in a gym.

10,000 steps or Japanese walking? We ask the experts if you should be walking further or faster
By Jane McGuire published
Should you walk further or faster?

Want stronger legs without running? I tried rucking for a week, and it’s a game-changer
By Jane McGuire published
Here’s how to try rucking, and what happened when our fitness editor tried it for a week

I ditched running for incline walking for a week — and I'm really surprised by the results
By Jane McGuire published
Find a hill, and get walking and you'll experience the benefits of incline walking.

Stop guessing! Find out your perfect daily step count goal, based on your age
By Jane McGuire published
According to the experts, here's how far you should be walking.

Forget running — NASA says ‘rebounding’ is more effective than a 30-minute run, here’s how to do it
By Jane McGuire published
If you’re looking to boost your cardiovascular fitness, strengthen your bones and joints, and boost your mood, try rebounding.

Bowflex issues safety recall on millions of popular adjustable dumbbells due to 'impact hazard'
By Jane McGuire published
Bowflex issues a safety recall today for nearly 4 million sets of adjustable dumbbells

I swapped running for 'Jeffing' for a week — and now I'm hooked
By Jane McGuire published
What is 'Jeffing' and how can it help you get fitter? Our fitness editor found out

Scientists reveal how long you need to lift weights to build muscle — and it’s not what you think
By Jane McGuire published
Looking to build muscle? Here’s what new research says about how long it takes, and the best exercises to try

Best smartwatches for women in 2025
By Kate Kozuch, Jane McGuire last updated
We tested best smartwatches for women, from Samsung to Fitbit to Garmin and the Apple Watch.

This "5-2-4 Fartlek" walking workout is my new obsession — here's why
By Jane McGuire published
Here's what happened when our fitness editor built her own fartlek walking workout

I tried the 6-6-6 walking challenge — here's how it boosted my calm
By Jane McGuire last updated
Our fitness editor tried the 6-6-6 walking challenge, and loved it

Tom's Guide AI Awards 2025: 17 best AI tools and gadgets right now
By Alex Hughes published
Laptops, smartphones, chatbots and more - these are our picks for the best AI devices and tools in 2025

Should you buy the Bugaboo Butterfly, or wait for the Bugaboo Butterfly 2?
By Jane McGuire published
Should you buy the Bugaboo Butterfly travel stroller or wait for the Bugaboo Butterfly 2? We put them head-to-head.

What are the best swimming headphones? Here's a list of the best we've tested
By Jane McGuire last updated
Listen to the beat of your favorite tunes wearing a pair of the best swimming headphones.

Japanese walking vs running — which is best for you?
By Jane McGuire published
Which is better for you - interval walking, or running? We crunch the numbers

Exclusive: I spoke to Apple about its cycle tracking features and how it has the potential to change lives
By Jane McGuire published
I sat down with Apple and spoke to the medical professionals behind the Apple Watch's cycle tracking feature.

Forget walking — this simple exercise strengthens your muscles and joints, and boosts your cardiovascular fitness
By Jane McGuire published
This form of cardio burns twice as many calories as walking - here's how to do it with good form

I walked 8,000 steps with the Apple Watch 10 vs Garmin Forerunner 570 — and one was more accurate
By Jane McGuire published
We walked 8,000 steps with the Garmin Forerunner 570 and Apple Watch 10 to test which was more accurate

Best fitness trackers in 2025: These are the 6 fitness trackers worth considering
By Dan Bracaglia last updated
I've spent hundreds of hours testing the best fitness trackers available today and have whittled the list down to my favorite six, including options from Fitbit, Samsung, Garmin and Amazfit.

I tried the '3-3 walking workout' for a week — and now I'm hooked
By Jane McGuire published
Our fitness editor gave this 3-3 walking workout a go for a week, and was surprised by the results
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