Jane McGuire

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 four 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.

Articles by: Jane McGuire

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How to build a home gym for under $500

By Jane McGuire published 28 May 22

How to build a home gym for under $500 - here's what our fitness editor would buy to build a cheap home gym.

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What is the Murph workout, and how can you modify it?

By Jane McGuire published 27 May 22

What is the Murph CrossFit WOD? Here's what you need to know about the Murph workout, and how to modify it .

Up-down plank: form, benefits, and modifications

By Jane McGuire published 26 May 22

How to do an up and down plank, or moving plank. Here's how to do an up and down plank with correct form.

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Garmin Forerunner 55 vs Garmin Forerunner 245: Which running watch is the best value?

By Jane McGuire published 26 May 22

Which should you buy - the Garmin Forerunner 55 or the Garmin Forerunner 245? We look at the similarities and differences of the two running watches

The best jump ropes in 2022

By Jane McGuire published 25 May 22

Improve your conditioning and rev up your endurance with the best jump ropes.

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Best sports bras 2022: tested and rated

By Jane McGuire published 25 May 22

The best high-impact sports bras, Nike sports bras, running sports bras for everything from running to yoga.

This is the most important thing to do when working your abs, according to a personal trainer

By Jane McGuire published 25 May 22

How to engage your core, why it's important, and how to tell if you're not doing it properly.

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I tried the viral TikTok 12-3-30 treadmill workout — does it work?

By Jane McGuire published 24 May 22

What is the 12-3-30 TikTok treadmill workout? We put it to the test, and here's how it went.

This is one of the best sports bras I've ever worn — and it's on sale

By Jane McGuire published 23 May 22

The Nike Alpha UltraBreathe just went on sale — here's where to shop for one of the best Nike sports bras.

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Best running shoes 2022

By Jane McGuire published 23 May 22

Looking for the best running shoes on the market for both men and women? From the best running shoes for race day to the best running shoes by Nike and Brooks, we’ve found something for everyone.

According to TikTok, this workout gives you abs — so I gave it a try

By Jane McGuire published 23 May 22

What happened when we tried a TikTok ab workout with 2.5 million views.

Nike Pegasus 39 vs Pegasus 38 — which should you buy?

By Jane McGuire published 23 May 22

Nike Pegasus 39 vs Pegasus 38 — which should you buy, which is the better running shoe? The pros and cons of each.

I tried Chris Hemsworth’s 800 rep barbell workout — here’s what happened

By Jane McGuire published 21 May 22

Our fitness editor tried Chris Hemsworth's 800 rep barbell workout. Here's what happened.

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The Adidas Ultraboost 22 just dropped to its lowest price in this Amazon sale

By Jane McGuire published 20 May 22

The Adidas Ultraboost 22 just went on sale on Amazon. Here's where to grab the running shoe at a discounted price.

7 best ab exercises to try now — according to Chris Hemsworth's trainer

By Jane McGuire published 19 May 22

We asked Chris Hemsworth's trainer for the best ab exercises, how often you should work your abs and how to engage your core.

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Garmin Vivosmart 5 vs Fitbit Charge 5 — Which fitness tracker should you buy?

By Jane McGuire published 19 May 22

Choosing between the Garmin Vivosmart 5 vs Fitbit Charge 5 means picking between two popular fitness trackers. We break down the pros and cons of both.