I did weighted side planks for a week — here’s what happened to my abs By Jane McGuire published 27 April 23 What are weighted side planks, how do you do them, and what happens if you do them every day for a week? We found out
Apple’s next big fitness feature could be an AI-powered coaching service By Tom Pritchard published 26 April 23 Apple's next big health and fitness feature could come in the form of an AI coach.
Nike Pegasus 40 review: Nike’s everyday running shoe is better than ever By Jane McGuire published 26 April 23 A review of the Nike Pegasus 40 Here's how Nike's everyday running shoe compare to previous versions.
Forget pull-ups — this 5-move bodyweight back workout builds your upper body By Sam Hopes published 26 April 23 Build strength and muscle in your back and core using these five bodyweight exercises you can do from home.
I test workout apps for a living — and these are the best fitness games on Meta Quest 2 right now By Sam Hopes last updated 25 April 23 These are the best fitness games on Meta Quest 2 right now, tried and tested, according to our in-house personal trainer and fitness app tester.
The best trail running shoes for men and women in 2023 By Jane McGuire last updated 25 April 23 We've found the best trail running shoes on the market, for men and women looking to go off-road.
The best hydration backpacks in 2023 By TJ Fink last updated 25 April 23 The best hydration backpacks in 2023 - we've tested some of the best hydration backpacks for runners, hikers, and those on a budget.
The best foam rollers 2023 By Jane McGuire last updated 25 April 23 Prevent injury, improve mobility, and reduce pain with the best foam rollers.
Yoga for runners: This six-move routine boosts flexibility and builds stronger muscles By Sam Hopes last updated 25 April 23 Marathon runners — add this six-move yoga for runners routine to your recovery. Yoga practitioners at Ark share their secret six moves to a stronger, more flexible lower body.
I did 70 plank pikes every day for one week — here's my results By Sam Hopes last updated 25 April 23 Plank pikes are a mobility and core exercise that target and strengthen multiple muscle groups. Our fitness writer did 70 reps every day for a week. Here's what happened.
How to use the HRV status feature on your Garmin watch By Jane McGuire published 25 April 23 How to use the HRV status feature on your Garmin watch, what the HRV status means, and how to understand it.
Best Buy is fixing the worst thing about the Oura ring By Jane McGuire published 25 April 23 Best Buy will now be stock and sell the Oura ring - here's everything you need to know
How to use a massage gun on your legs after a marathon By Jane McGuire published 24 April 23 When should you use a massage gun after a marathon? Here's how to use a massage gun on your legs after running 26.2 miles
This ebike conversion kit breathed new life into my 30-year-old bike By Mike Prospero published 23 April 23 The Swytch ebike conversion kit gave new purpose to my old Trek bike, but I'm not sure if it's the best value.
This 5-move forearm workout with dumbbells builds strength in your wrists, biceps, and shoulders By Sam Hopes published 23 April 23 You don’t need heavy weights to build strength — just this 5-move forearm workout with dumbbells
I review running watches for a living — here’s the one I’ve picked for the London Marathon By Jane McGuire published 22 April 23 I review running watches for a living and this is the watch I have chosen for the TCS London Marathon - why our fitness editor has picked Garmin over Apple
The 5 best ways to build muscle without lifting heavier weights By Sam Hopes last updated 21 April 23 Build muscle in your upper and lower body without lifting heavy, using these five muscle-building techniques.
I did 50 leg curls a day for a week — and the results surprised me By Jane McGuire last updated 21 April 23 Here's what happened when our fitness editor did 50 hamstring curls a day for a week with resistance bands and weights
5 gadgets I’m using to help me run the London Marathon By Jeff Parsons published 21 April 23 The TCS London Marathon is happening this weekend and it's the perfect opportunity to see how man and machine face up to a first ever marathon
I did 100 heel touches a day for a week — here’s my results By Jane McGuire published 20 April 23 How to do heel touches, what are the benefits of heel touches, and what happens when you do 100 a day for a week
London Marathon 2023: How to track runners By Jane McGuire last updated 20 April 23 How to track runners at the London Marathon 2023
High reps vs heavy weights: which is better for building muscle? By Sam Hopes published 20 April 23 Should you focus on high reps or heavy weights to build muscle? We cover the benefits of both and how to use them during weight training to maximize muscle growth.
I used magnesium spray for a month of marathon training — here are my results By Jane McGuire published 19 April 23 What are the benefits of magnesium, how to take magnesium and how much magnesium do runners need?
Time under tension: what is it, and could it help you grow muscle? By Sam Hopes published 19 April 23 Time under tension (TUT) is a weightlifting technique designed to build muscle mass by increasing the time muscles spend activated during an exercise. We cover if it works and what its benefits are.
Garmin Approach S12 review By Jeff Kozuch published 18 April 23 A review of the Garmin Approach S12 golf watch, one of the best Garmins on the market for golfers.
How to use the Garmin Body Battery function By Jane McGuire published 18 April 23 How to use the Garmin Body Battery function - what your Body Battery number means, and how to increase your Body Battery
This Arnold Schwarzenegger workout builds full-body strength in just four moves By Sam Hopes published 18 April 23 Build muscle in your chest, back, and legs with Arnold Schwarzenegger’s four-move full-body workout
Garmin Forerunner 965 review: An AMOLED screen, at last By Jane McGuire last updated 17 April 23 A review of the Garmin Forerunner 965, Garmin's latest running watch which has an AMOLED screen
It only takes 24 minutes and these 5 exercises to train like the UK's Fittest Man By Sam Hopes last updated 17 April 23 Reggie Fasa, the Fittest Man in the UK, exclusively shared a five-move workout with Tom’s Guide. Here’s what happened when our fitness writer gave it a try.
Forget lunges — this 4-move leg workout sculpts strong lower-body muscle By Sam Hopes last updated 17 April 23 Our in-house personal trainer brings Tom's Guide this 16-minute workout to sculpt leg muscle without lunges — just four knee-friendly leg exercises.