Jane McGuire is Tom's Guide's Fitness Managing 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 she 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 six marathons — the London Marathon five times, and the Berlin Marathon once -and is still on a quest to tick off all of the marathon majors. Her marathon PR is 3:30, which she ran in the New Balance Supercomp Elite V5's, but she also spends a lot of time talking about 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 spaniel, Toby.
Latest articles by Jane McGuire

This PT trains seniors for a living — here’s his 10-minute bodyweight workout that builds muscle and increases joint flexibility
By Jane McGuire published
Here's the 10 bodyweight exercises you need to do.

Apple Watch 11 vs. Pixel Watch 4: I walked 20,000 steps to find the clear winner
By Jane McGuire last updated
We put the two popular smartwatches to the test to find out which wins when it comes to step counts.

This PT-approved workout instantly lowers your blood sugar in 15 minutes
By Jane McGuire last updated
Lower your blood sugar levels with these 10 bodyweight exercises

Garmin Venu 4 review: My favorite Garmin to launch in 2025
By Jane McGuire last updated
Editor's ChoiceWe've gone hands-on with the Garmin Venu 4 to bring you all the latest updates and features

No, not crunches: These 4 standing ab exercises from Jennifer Aniston’s PT build real core strength and stability
By Jane McGuire published
If you’re bored with crunches, you’ve come to the right place.

I’m a PT who trains seniors: My 5 go-to sensorimotor exercises to improve balance and prevent falls
By Jane McGuire published
Here are the exercises to try.

Not strength training: Scientists found the best workout to relieve knee pain over 45
By Jane McGuire last updated
Here is the best exercise to prioritize for knee osteoarthritis management.

NordicTrack rowing machines recalled due to fire hazard — here’s what you need to know
By Jane McGuire published
These NordicTrack rowing machines just got recalled. Here's why.

Strava is recovering after outage — live updates
By Jane McGuire last updated
It appears Strava is down - here's the latest

4 moves that give you the strength to play with your grandkids and prevent falls
By Jane McGuire last updated
Here are four exercises to help you build full-body strength to better keep up with your grandchildren.

Hate planks? Try this 10-minute ‘killer core’ ab workout instead
By Jane McGuire published
Here are 10 of the best bodyweight ab exercises to torch your core

I walked 14,000 steps with the Google Pixel Watch 4 vs Garmin Venu 4 — here’s which watch came out on top
By Jane McGuire published
We put the two new smartwatches head-to-head and here's what happened.

Google Pixel Watch 4 vs. Galaxy Watch 8: I walked 11,000 steps — and the winner surprised me
By Jane McGuire last updated
Our fitness editor compares the step-counting abilities of the two popular smartwatches

We've tested Skechers shoes and here are the top 7
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.

Not swimming or Pilates! A 5-year study reveals the exercise everyone over 70 should prioritize for longevity
By Jane McGuire last updated
According to one of the largest studies on fitness and longevity, HIIT training is the secret to improving quality of life as we age.

I built stronger legs in 10 minutes without squats or knee pain. Here's my chair workout everyone over 55 should be doing
By Jane McGuire last updated
Here are the exercises to add to your routine.

You need to know this: The hidden Oura Ring feature that could save you $500
By Jane McGuire last updated
Here's how to use the Find My Ring feature on Oura

Forget walking and swimming: This is the best exercise for staying fit after 55, according to new research
By Jane McGuire published
Study finds sensorimotor training to be the most effective. Here's how to try it.

Not squats or lunges! This 10-minute Pilates workout sculpts, lifts, and tones your glutes, using just your bodyweight
By Jane McGuire published
Build strong glutes with these 10 Pilates exercises

No, not mountain climbers! This 10-minute ‘tummy torture’ workout targets your deep core using just your bodyweight
By Jane McGuire published
These are the bodyweight ab exercises to focus on.

I swapped my Garmin Fenix 8 for the Apple Watch Ultra 3 — here’s 3 things I liked, and 2 things I missed
By Jane McGuire published
Here's what happened when we swapped Garmin for Apple

I wore the AirPods Pro 3 to every workout for a week — here's my honest review
By Jane McGuire published
Our fitness editor has done a week of workouts with the AirPods Pro 3

I swapped my Apple Watch 11 for the Garmin Venu 4 — here’s my honest verdict
By Jane McGuire last updated
Here's what happened when our fitness editor switched from Apple to Garmin
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