Latest articles by Jane McGuire
Over 40? This 10-minute physical therapist workout builds full-body strength with just 4 exercises
Strength training is essential during all stages of life, but especially for women in their 40s, as hormones begin to shift during perimenopause and menopause. Here's a workout to try.
Forget 10,000 steps — I use this 30-minute, doctor-approved walking workout to build fitness, burn calories and work on my heart health
This simple walking workout can help build aerobic fitness and cardiovascular health, as well as lower blood pressure.
'I'm a personal trainer who works with seniors — these are the 3 at-home exercises that could reduce brain aging by two years'
Add these three bodyweight exercises to your routine to boost your brain health.
Best women’s running shoes in 2026: top picks from New Balance, Nike, Adidas and more
The best women's running shoes we've tested, including designs from Nike, New Balance, Adidas, Puma, and more.
Not sit-ups or crunches: I saw real results in my core when I swapped them for this simple Pilates ab exercise
Here's why the Pilates dead bug is the ab exercise you should be focusing on, and the progressions to try.
I’ve been wearing the new Fitbit Air for 5 days — and this is the one thing that has really impressed me so far
Here's our first look at the new Fitbit Air
I walked 11,000 steps with the Apple Watch 11 and Garmin Forerunner 170 — and the results surprised me
We put the newest Garmin Forerunner head-to-head with the Apple Watch.
Forget pigeon pose — I use this powerful, corrective yoga stretch to help relieve hip stiffness and my sciatica
The prone figure-four is a powerful corrective stretch that uses your own bodyweight to apply deep pressure to the hip rotators.
Garmin Forerunner 70 vs Garmin Forerunner 170 — what are the main differences between Garmin’s two new running watches
Garmin just revealed its new Forerunner 70 and Forerunner 170. These are the main differences between the two and how to pick the best one for you.
No squats or lunges — these 5 simple exercises build strength and stability in your knees and are perfect for seniors, according to a 65-year-old personal trainer
Build strength and stability in your knees with this simple bodyweight workout.
I just discovered one of Apple’s best health tracking tools — and it’s not what you expect
If you’re an Apple Watch wearer, the Health app on your iPhone holds an encyclopedia of (encrypted) data about your overall fitness and wellbeing
Forget crunches, planks and sit-ups — I use this slow, controlled Pilates exercise to sculpt my internal and external obliques, as well as build deep core strength
Everything you need to know about the Pilates bicycle crunch, and the progressions to try
This senior workout builds strength, mobility, and balance faster than walking workouts, using 6 bodyweight exercises
Here are the six exercises to add to your routine, according to a physical therapist.
Forget sit-ups and crunches: I use this dynamic Pilates exercise to build deep core strength, target my lower abs, and strengthen my hip flexors using just my bodyweight
Here's how to do butterfly kicks with perfect form, plus the variations to try.
Best budget electric bikes in 2026
We tested a number of electric bikes under $1,500 to find those that delivered the best value for the price.
How long should runners typically take off after a marathon? We ask Peloton instructor and six-star finisher, Matt Wilpers
Here's everything you need to know post-marathon, according to a Peloton instructor.
The best folding electric bikes for space-saving rides
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.
'At 65, this is how I train my whole body in 100 reps' — it only takes 6 exercises to build full-body strength faster than walking workouts, according to this personal trainer
It only takes six exercises to build full-body strength with this simple workout.
I tried the the ‘gold-standard’ pose for reducing lower back pain — here's my verdict after one week
Here's what happened when our fitness editor tried this beginner-friendly back stretch
It only takes 8 minutes and 7 exercises to sculpt your deep core with this Pilates workout
Sweat trainer Jetaya takes you through an 8-minute traditional Pilates workout to sculpt your deep core
We test yoga mats for a living — these are the 5 we'd buy
We've tried and tested the best yoga mats from Manduka, Lululemon, Yogi Bare, Liforme and more, to find the best quality and sustainable brands for your practice.
I wore an Apple Watch and a Garmin for the London Marathon: Here’s which came out on top
We ran in both watches on race day, and here's which came out on top
The ‘lizard lunge’ yoga pose is the secret to better hip mobility: Here’s what happened when I tried it for a week
Everything you need to know about the lizard lunge, and what happened when we tried it for a week.
