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
We've trained with the best sports watches for tracking your outdoor workouts
By Jane McGuire last updated
The best sports watches we've tested have GPS built-in, long battery life and plenty of fitness and heart-tracking sensors to record your training.
Best Garmin watch in 2024
By Jane McGuire, Dan Bracaglia last updated
We put Garmin's best fitness and adventure watches to the test, and these are our top picks for runners, swimmers, triathletes and casual exercisers alike.
5 best weightlifting belts 2024, tested and reviewed by our fitness experts
By TJ Fink, Jane McGuire last updated
Here are the five best weightlifting belts for strength training, powerlifting and weightlifting, regardless of fitness ability or level. Tried and tested by Tom's Guide.
Best running phone holders 2024
By Jane McGuire last updated
The best running phone holders will allow you to access music, track your workout, and stay connected without interrupting your stride.
7 best exercises to do if you sit down all-day
By Jane McGuire last updated
If you spend a lot of time sitting down all day, we've got a series of exercises to help fend off the negative effects of prolonged sitting.
The best gym leggings 2024: for every type of workout
By Jane McGuire last updated
We've tested dozens of gym leggings, these are our favorites from Lululemon, Sweaty Betty, Nike and more.
9 best Pilates exercises for strengthening your core and boosting posture
By Jane McGuire last updated
Dig deep into your core muscles with these nine Pilates exercises designed to strengthen and define your torso muscles.
I did the 12-3-30 treadmill workout for a month — here's my results
By Jane McGuire last updated
What is the 12-3-30 treadmill workout, how do you do it, and what happens when you do it for a month? We put it to the test, and here's how it went.
Best smart scales in 2024: Body composition scales for in-home use
By James Frew last updated
These are the best smart scales for weighing yourself at home and collecting health and fitness stats, according to our in-house testers.
Best Skechers shoes in 2024
By Jane McGuire last updated
We've tested the best Skechers shoes to help you find the right pair for your next walk, training session, or run.
Fitbit Charge 6 review: a brilliant tracker, now with more Google
By Jane McGuire, Mike Prospero last updated
The Fitbit Charge 6 is a worthy upgrade to its predecessor, with a reinstated side button, access to useful Google apps, and top-tier fitness and sleep tracking.
Fitbit Inspire 3 review: the top affordable fitness tracker just got better
By Jane McGuire last updated
The Fitbit Inspire line gets a battery boost and a color screen to make our favorite budget-friendly tracker even more attractive.
5 cardio exercises that burn more calories than running
By Jane McGuire last updated
If you're not a runner, these cardio exercises burn even more calories than heading out for a jog.
The best ab workouts you can do for free, from anywhere
By Jane McGuire last updated
The best ab workouts — from free ab workouts to 10-minute ab workouts, here's the best ab workouts to try.
How to do an up-down plank: correct form, benefits, and modifications
By Jane McGuire last updated
How to do an up and down plank, or moving plank. How to do one and get maximum benefits from the move.
Oura Ring vs. Ultrahuman Ring Air — which smart ring should you buy?
By Jane McGuire last updated
Which is the top fitness tracker ring - the Ultrahuman Ring Air, or the Oura Ring? We put them head-to-head
Kettlebell swings: How to do them, variations, and the benefits
By Jane McGuire last updated
How to do a kettlebell swing, the benefits of doing kettlebell swings, and the kettlebell swing variations to try.
Plank exercise: This is how long you should hold a plank for
By Jane McGuire last updated
How long do you need to hold a plank exercise to see results? It's not as long as you think.
Push-ups: How to do them, the benefits, and modifications to try
By Jane McGuire last updated
How to do a push-up, the benefits of doing push-ups and the modifications to make push-ups easier or harder.
Russian twist: how to do it, and the benefits for your core
By Jane McGuire, Sam Hopes last updated
How to do a Russian twist, the benefits of Russian twists, and the best modifications to try.
Deadbugs: How to do them, and the benefits for building your core muscles
By Jane McGuire last updated
Learn how to do a dead bug, the benefits of dead bugs, and how to progress or regress the exercise for your ability.
Arnold press: How to do it, and the benefits for building upper body strength
By Jane McGuire, Sam Hopes last updated
How to do an Arnold press, benefits of the Arnold press and the modifications to try.
I tried the Daisy Keech hourglass workout with 10 million views — here's what happened
By Jane McGuire last updated
I tried the Daisy Keech hourglass workout, one of the most viewed YouTube ab workouts - here's what happened.
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