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
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Short on time? This 20-minute dumbbell workout uses 5 exercises to work your entire body
By Jane McGuire published
This 20-minute EMOM dumbbell workout uses 5 exercises to work your entire body - here's how to do it, and the benefits
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Forget planks — this weighted ab workout targets your core in 4 exercises
By Jane McGuire published
This Body by Simone weighted ab workout targets your core in 4 exercises, here's how to do it
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I walked 5,000 steps with the Fitbit Charge 6 and the Garmin Forerunner 265 — here’s which was more accurate
By Jane McGuire published
Our fitness editor walked 5,000 steps with the Fitbit Charge 6 and the Garmin Forerunner 265 - here's which was more accurate
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I drank one gallon of water a day for a month — here’s what happened to my body
By Jane McGuire last updated
What does drinking a gallon of water a day do to the body? Here's what happened when our fitness editor tried it
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On Cloudstratus 3 review — a comfortable, everyday running shoe for running on clouds
By Jane McGuire published
A review of the On Cloudstratus 3 - a plush everyday running shoe best suited for easy miles. Here's how it compares to other best running shoes.
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Allbirds Tree Flyer 2 review — good for the planet and chilled, easy miles
By Jane McGuire published
A review of the Allbirds Tree Flyer 2 - one of the best carbon-neutral running shoes on the market, but how does it compare to other everyday running shoes?
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I test running shoes for a living — these great pairs are still on sale after Prime Day
By Jane McGuire last updated
Our fitness editor — and 5-time marathoner — brings you a post Prime Day running shoe deal she found.
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I walked 5,000 steps with Apple Watch 9 and Fitbit Charge 6 — and this was more accurate
By Jane McGuire published
Our fitness editor walked 5,000 steps with the Apple Watch 9 and the Fitbit Charge 6 - here's which fitness tracker was more accurate
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Apple Watch vs. Garmin: Which smartwatch should you buy?
By Kate Kozuch, Jane McGuire last updated
This Apple Watch vs. Garmin brand comparison can help you decide which smartwatch you should buy
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Forget sit-ups — this 5-move standing ab workout sculpts your core with just one dumbbell
By Jane McGuire published
If you want to sculpt your core, we've found a five-move standing ab workout that requires only a single dumbbell. Here's how to perform this exercise and what the benefits are.
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This 6-move workout sculpts your chest, triceps, and shoulders in 20 minutes
By Jane McGuire published
This workout sculpts your chest, triceps, and shoulders in 20 minutes - here's how to do it, and the benefits
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I walked 8,000 steps with Apple Watch Ultra 2 and Garmin Forerunner 265 — here’s which was more accurate
By Jane McGuire published
I walked 8,000 steps with the Apple Watch Ultra 2 and the Garmin Forerunner 265 to test which was more accurate. Here's which won
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I did 50 kettlebell around the worlds a day for a week — here’s what happened to my arms and abs
By Jane McGuire published
What is a kettlebell around the world, how do you do it, and what happens when you do 50 reps a day for a week?
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I did 50 walking planks a day for a week — here's what happened to my abs
By Jane McGuire published
I did 50 walking planks a day for a week - here's what happened to my abs and arm muscles.
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Fitbit Charge 6 — release date, price, specs, and what’s new
By Jane McGuire published
Everything you need to know about the Fitbit Charge 6, including the release date, price, specs, and what's new
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Forget crunches — this 3-move ab workout torches your core in just 7 minutes
By Jane McGuire published
This 3-move plank ab workout torches your core in just 7 minutes, here's how to do it and the benefits
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I walked 11,000 steps with Apple Watch Ultra 2 and Apple Watch Series 9 — and one was more accurate
By Jane McGuire last updated
I walked 11,000 steps with the Apple Watch Ultra 2 and the Apple Watch Series 9 — here's which was more accurate.
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I did 50 standing toe touches every day for a week — here’s what happened to my abs
By Jane McGuire published
What are standing toe touches, how do you do them, and what happens to your abs when you do 50 reps a day for a week?
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Oura Ring vs. Ultrahuman Ring Air — which smart ring should you buy?
By Jane McGuire published
Which is the top fitness tracker ring - the Ultrahuman Ring Air, or the Oura Ring? We put them head-to-head
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I walked 8,000 steps with the Apple Watch 9 and the Garmin Forerunner 265 — here’s which was more accurate
By Jane McGuire published
This fitness editor walked 8,000 steps with the Apple Watch 9 and the Garmin Forerunner 265. Here's which device was more accurate in its tracking.
![a photo of a woman doing an ab workout holding a dumbbell](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/7qgxeYRC3BAgevMjTuuEfJ-320-80.jpg)
Forget crunches — this beginner-friendly workout challenges your abs in 7 exercises
By Jane McGuire published
These beginner-friendly ab exercises work your core - here's how to do the workout, and the benefit for building your abs.
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New Balance FuelCell SuperComp Trainer V2 review
By Jane McGuire published
A review of the New Balance FuelCell SuperComp Trainer V2 - an everyday training shoe with a carbon fiber plate