Jane McGuire

Jane McGuire

Managing Editor, Fitness

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

a woman holding a Pilates ball
Forget squats and lunges! This simple Pilates exercise strengthens your entire posterior chain and builds core stability

By Jane McGuire Published

Here's everything you need to know about Pilates swimmers

Workouts
Pilates
I test workout kit for a living. Here's the 15 Pilates items I swear by for building a lean, strong core

By Jane McGuire Last updated

15 items to buy for the Pilates lover in your life

Workouts
a senior woman sat on an exercise mat
Forget burpees — I use this exercise as a low-impact alternative that allows me to focus on hamstring flexibility and shoulder stability

By Jane McGuire Published

Hate burpees? Try this low-impact alternative.

Workouts
a woman doing Pilates on an exercise mat
This simple Pilates exercise is worth six regular sit-ups. Here’s why I use it to work on my spinal mobility and deep core strength

By Jane McGuire Published

Everything you need to know about the Pilates roll-up and how to do it.

Workouts
Woman outdoors in sunshine in a sports bra with her abs on show
No sit-ups, crunches, or planks — this is the staple Pilates exercise I use to build endurance in my core

By Jane McGuire Published

Here's everything you need to know about Pilates hundreds.

Workouts
a woman holding a yoga mat with strong abs
No crunches or planks — I use this dynamic Pilates exercise to build deep core strength, while also working on my shoulder and hip mobility

By Jane McGuire Published

Here's everything you need to know about the Pilates double leg stretch.

Workouts
woman's abs on show
The Pilates double toe tap is my go-to for strengthening my deep abdominal muscles, protecting my spine and building stability in my pelvis — here’s how to do it

By Jane McGuire Published

Here's how to do Pilates double toe taps.

Workouts
Asics Superblast 3
We ran 80 miles in the Asics Superblast 3 — here’s our verdict

By Nick Harris-Fry, Jane McGuire Published

Recommended

The Asics Superblast 3 is a comfortable and bouncy trainer that’s ideal for racking up big miles, but its high price is off-putting.

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Running
woman holding dumbbells for ab workout
Not crunches or planks — these are the 3 weighted Pilates exercises I use weekly to sculpt and strengthen my core

By Jane McGuire Published

Try these Pilates exercises to build a strong and stable core.

Workouts
a photo of the Beats x Nike Powerbeats Pro 2
Forget AirPods Pro — Powerbeats Pro 2 Nike Special Edition headphones are a runner’s dream

By Jane McGuire Published

Here's everything you need to know about the new headphones and how well they work.

Headphones
a photo of the WhatsApp app on Garmin Forerunner 970
Finally! The massive Garmin update we’ve all been waiting for is here, but there’s a catch

By Jane McGuire Published

You can now reply to WhatsApp messages from your wrist, but only if you have one of these Garmin watches.

Smartwatches
a woman flexing her biceps and smiling
I’m a 68-year-old powerlifter: These 3 exercises are the secret to my "age-proof" strength

By Jane McGuire Last updated

3 exercises to focus on when it comes to building full-body strength

Workouts
Get Fit week
Get Fit For Life with Tom's Guide

By Jane McGuire Last updated

Get Fit with Tom's Guide

Workouts
a strong woman holding a kettlebell
No sit-ups or planks — I used this simple standing ab exercise to boost my core strength and work on my hip stability

By Jane McGuire Published

Add this exercise to your next workout to blast your core.

Workouts
Apple Watch Ultra 3
Apple just partnered with the London Marathon — here’s what it might signal for the Apple Watch

By Jane McGuire Published

Apple just partnered with the 2026 London Marathon, which is taking place this year on April 26.

Running
a senior woman working out
I’m a personal trainer in my 60s: This is the exact walking workout I give my senior clients

By Jane McGuire Last updated

This 45-minute workout will boost your fitness.

Workouts
a woman doing the pilates kneeling lean
Not squats or lunges — this is the simple Pilates exercise I use to build functional strength in my quads, hip flexors and deep core

By Jane McGuire Published

This is the one Pilates exercise every runner should focus on

Workouts
a woman's abs
Forget crunches, planks, and sit-ups — I use this simple Pilates exercise to strengthen my core, lower back, glutes and shoulders, all while working on my stability and posture

By Jane McGuire Published

Here's how to do the bird dog and the variations to try.

Workouts
woman's abs on show
No sit-ups or crunches, this is the simple Pilates exercise I use to sculpt all of the muscles in my core

By Jane McGuire Published

The plank to pike exercise is a powerhouse when it comes to working your core.

Workouts
a woman sat on a yoga mat
No planks or sit-ups: This 5-minute Pilates routine targets your deep core to build strength and stability

By Jane McGuire Last updated

Here are the four exercises to try.

Workouts
the Gymshark 2-in-1 running shorts
I ran 15 miles to see if these $40 shorts would ride up — and they didn’t move an inch

By Jane McGuire Last updated

I’m a newcomer to Gymshark, and was impressed with the design and fit of these affordable shorts

Running
a photo of Harry Styles with EarPods
It’s official, EarPods are cool again — here’s what happened when I ditched my $250 AirPods for the $19 wired version

By Jane McGuire Published

I swapped my AirPods for the $19 EarPods for a week — and I’m not sure I’m ever going back

Audio
Woman outdoors in sunshine in a sports bra with her abs on show
Forget planks: This one move transformed my core strength (and it’s not sit-ups)

By Jane McGuire Last updated

Say goodbye to sit-ups and crunches, do this instead.

Workouts
a woman holding a yoga mat with strong abs
Not sit-ups or lunges — I use this simple Pilates exercise to sculpt strong obliques, inner thighs and hip stabilizers

By Jane McGuire Last updated

Here's how to do the side-lying Pilates double leg lift.

Workouts
a senior man doing a resistance band workout
I'm a strength and conditioning coach who works with seniors — here's 5 exercises I prioritize with my clients who are 50+

By Jane McGuire Published

Add these five exercises to your next strength workout.

Workouts
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