Latest articles by Jessica Downey
Hate crunches? Do this trainer's quick 10-minute standing abs workout instead
If you don't like lying on the floor for core workouts then you'll love this all standing ab routine. All you need is a pair of dumbells and these five moves.
Pilates instructor recommends these 7 moves to reset your posture and build a stronger core
Give your back some relief and wake up your posture with these 7 targeted moves.
No gym needed — trainer reveals this 10-minute dumbbell workout instead to build more sculpted, defined arms
This trainer shows us how to build strength and sculpt the arms with one pair of dumbbells and just 10 minutes.
No, not crunches! Strengthen your core, support your spine, and boost posture in 10 minutes with this ab workout
If you've got 10 minutes then you've got time to build a stronger core with trainer Britany Williams no equipment routine. Here are the exercises you'll need.
Best running watches 2025: which one is right for you?
We’ve done the legwork to find the right watch for your training. Here's our guide to the best running watches in 2025.
I spoke to fitness and nutrition experts about avoiding winter slumps — here’s the 3 things you need to know
Before the drop in temperature and shorter days derail your goals, I spoke to a fitness trainer and nutritionist for their best advice on staying motivated through the colder months.
Research shows back pain's worst enemy is walking this many minutes a day — here's why
It turns out the key to protecting your back isn’t speed or step count but minutes spent walking. A new study reveals the daily target to aim for.
Reformer Pilates is out of my budget, but this mat routine delivers similar results
I'd love to be a regular at my local Reformer Pilates studio, but my wallet disagrees. Here's a mat based routine deisgned ot get you similar results.
These 3 running shoes defined my marathon training this year — here’s why they worked so well
I’ve never really had a proper running shoe rotation, but this year three pairs stood out. From marathon training to racing to hitting the trails, these are the shoes that defined my 2025 running.
I’m not buying the Apple Watch Ultra 3 — here’s why my Garmin Fenix is staying put on my wrist
The Apple Watch Ultra 3 looks slick and has some tempting new features, but here’s a list of the things that made me stick with my Garmin.
The best Nike running shoes in 2025
Looking into buying a record breaking Nike running shoe or just want a reliable trainer to level up your running journey? We've tested them out for you — here's our top picks.
The best running headphones in 2025
I've tested the best running headphones to help you find a set that'll suit your training, last through even the longest sessions, and help you stay motivated on your run.
Trainer reveals a standing abs routine that actually strengthens your deep core
If you’re over the same old sit-ups and crunches, why not invite a kettlebell into your core training? Here’s a simple workout to help you ramp up those gains.
I added the figure-4 stretch to my mobility routine — here's what happened to my hips and glutes
I’m addicted to how good the figure-four stretch makes my hips and glutes feel. Here’s how to do it.
No, you don't need the gym — here's the 15-minute wall Pilates routine that builds strength and mobility after 40
This short Pilates workout, created by a certified instructor, is built to keep your muscles strong and boost mobility after 40.
Forget '75 Hard' — TikTok’s new ‘Great Lock-In’ fitness challenge is here, and I asked the experts if it’s worth your time
Thinking about joining the 'Great Lock-In' craze on TikTok right now? Here are the pros and cons, plus some advice from two experts.
This trainer's 20-minute workout strengthens your core, improves endurance, and fires up your abs
If you've got a spare 20 minutes, grab a mat and try this trainer's five-move routine to strengthen your core and tone your midsection without any weights.
How adding structure to your workouts may slow biological aging
While daily movement has benefits, scientists say structured exercise offers the strongest anti-aging effects.
Yoga instructor says this 5-minute bedtime routine will ‘soothe the nervous system and ease physical tension’ — and you don't need any equipment
This five-minute yoga routine from instructor Leanne Lent helps you relax into a peaceful sleep, and you don't even need to leave your bed.
This Easy Strava Trick Means I Never Miss a Run — How to Add the Strava Widget to Your iPhone Homescreen
I’ll show you how to add the Strava widget to your iPhone homescreen so your workouts are always visible at a glance, even when you’d rather ignore your weekly mileage. (Sorry!)
Everyone’s running in the same 3 shoe brands — and honestly, we get it
Strava’s mid-year report shows Asics, Nike, and Hoka leading the pack for most-logged running shoes in 2025.
I Asked a Muscle-Building Expert How to Train Your Core For Real Strength — Here’s the 5 Moves They Swear By
I asked a muscle-building expert to cut to the chase and share the moves he thinks build 'real' core strength. Here are the five ab-busting moves he swears by.
A muscle building expert shares 3 simple tips to keep building muscle after 40
According to a muscle-building expert, these are the 3 tips you need to build and maintain strength after 40.
