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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Push-ups: How to do them, the benefits, and modifications to try
By Jane McGuire last updated
How to do a push-up, the benefits of doing push-ups and the modifications to make push-ups easier or harder.
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Russian twist: how to do it, and the benefits for your core
By Jane McGuire, Sam Hopes last updated
How to do a Russian twist, the benefits of Russian twists, and the best modifications to try.
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9 best Pilates exercises for strengthening your core
By Jane McGuire last updated
Dig deep into your core muscles with these nine Pilates exercises designed to strengthen and define your muscles.
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I did the 12-3-30 treadmill workout for a month — here's my results
By Jane McGuire last updated
What is the 12-3-30 treadmill workout? How do you do it? And what happens when you do if for a week?We put it to the test, and here's how it went.
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Deadbugs: How to do them, and the benefits for building your core muscles
By Jane McGuire last updated
Learn how to do a dead bug, the benefits of dead bugs, and how to progress or regress the exercise for your ability.
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Arnold press: How to do it, and the benefits for building upper body strength
By Jane McGuire, Sam Hopes last updated
How to do an Arnold press, benefits of the Arnold press and the modifications to try.
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5 best weightlifting belts 2024, tested and reviewed by our fitness experts
By TJ Fink, Jane McGuire last updated
Here are the five best weightlifting belts for strength training, powerlifting and weightlifting, regardless of fitness ability or level. Tried and tested by Tom's Guide.
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10 best weighted jump ropes 2024: tried, tested and reviewed
By Jane McGuire last updated
The best weighted jump ropes are affordable and can provide a great workout at home. Here's our round-up of the top picks from the market.
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The best gym leggings 2024: for every type of workout
By Jane McGuire last updated
We've tried and tested the best gym leggings for HIIT, running, squats, yoga and more. Taking into consideration value for money, quality and sustainable options, here's our top picks.
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Best women’s running shoes 2024
By Jane McGuire last updated
The best women's running shoes to wear on the road, trails, and on race day. We've picked the best Nike, Adidas, and Brooks running shoes for women.
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Best smart scales in 2024: Body composition scales for in-home use
By James Frew last updated
These are the best smart scales for weighing yourself at home and collecting health and fitness stats, according to our in-house testers.
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Best fitness trackers 2024: Tested and rated
By Jane McGuire, Dan Bracaglia last updated
After testing dozens of fitness wearables, these are our favorites, whether you're looking to track steps or training for an ultramarathon.
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The best Lululemon leggings 2024: tested and rated
By Jane McGuire last updated
What are the best Lululemon leggings on the market? We tested multiple Lululemon leggings to find out.
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The best water bottles to buy in 2024
By Jane McGuire last updated
Whether you're looking for a bottle for everyday use, outdoor adventures, or sports, we've got you covered with our tried and tested guide to the best water bottles.
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The best men’s running shoes in 2024
By Nick Harris-fry last updated
We've tested the best men's running shoes to help you find a pair that'll support your training and get your next personal best.
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The 10 best foam rollers 2024: tested and reviewed
By Jane McGuire last updated
Prevent injury, improve mobility and reduce pain with the best foam rollers on the market.
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Best running phone holders 2024
By Jane McGuire last updated
The best running phone holders will allow you to access music, track your workout, and stay connected without interrupting your stride.
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Best cheap fitness trackers of 2024
By Jane McGuire, Dan Bracaglia last updated
The best cheap fitness trackers cost around $100 and have all the features you need to track runs, workouts, sleep and more.
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Best Fitbit 2024: Pick the perfect fitness tracker based on our testing
By James Frew last updated
Which is the best Fitbit to help you achieve your goals? We'll help you pick a fitness tracker with the best features in 2024 for the money.
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8 best jump ropes for competition, home and gym workouts 2024: tested and reviewed
By Jane McGuire, Sam Hopes last updated
These are the best jump ropes to improve your strength, conditioning and endurance during home or gym workouts.
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Best home gym equipment 2024: Tested and reviewed by our experts
By Sam Hopes, Jane McGuire last updated
The best home gym equipment items, including treadmills, adjustable dumbbells, yoga mats, and kettlebells, and tried and tested by our fitness team.
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Best treadmills for indoor running and walking workouts 2024
By Jane McGuire last updated
We've tested the best treadmills for indoor workouts and low-impact walks to help you move your body and boost your cardio fitness at home.
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Best Garmin watch in 2024
By Jane McGuire, Dan Bracaglia last updated
We put Garmin's GPS-equipped smartwatches to the test and these are our top picks for runners, swimmers, triathletes and more.