Latest articles by Jessica Downey
I tried a 15-minute wall Pilates workout — here are my honest thoughts
Working with a wall in Pilates adds both stability and resistance to your training, and it’s free. But does it offer a good workout? Our writer put it to the test.
Forget the gym — you just need a pair of dumbbells and 5 exercises to sculpt your shoulders
Strengthen your upper body with this five exercise shoulder pump — grab some dumbbells and you're good to go.
Forget weights — this bodyweight workout strengthens your abs in just 7 moves
This equipment-free workout helps strengthen your midsection, improve your posture, and build your abs, all without a dumbbell in sight.
You don't need weights to build a stronger core, just this 4-move bodyweight workout
This short routine works your midsection with three rounds of bodyweight exercise for building a stronger and more defined core.
I got two personal bests in these Hoka running shoes and they're 20% off right now
I've run PBs in the Hoka Kawana, and right now they are discounted by $28. Here's how to get your hands on this deal.
I tried exercise snacking every day for a week — here are 3 ways it changed my workouts
It's free, you don't need a lot of time, and it makes you feel good — why wouldn't you want to try it?
Forget shin pain — follow these 3 tips for a pain-free running experience
Three tips to help prevent shin splints while running.
I did 50 kettlebell upright rows every day for a week — here’s what happened
Are you a fan of upright rows? Here’s what happened when one of our writers tried completing 50 of them with a kettlebell every day for a week.
Forget crunches — this 6-move dumbbell workout strengthens your core and builds full-body muscle
Grab some dumbbells and try these six exercises to train your core and build muscle all over.
5 things I wish had known before getting my first road bike
Our writer shares some valuable tips she has learned since buying her first road bike.
I did 75 banded mountain climbers every day for a week — here’s my results
Mountain climbers are a great exercise for building core muscle. Here’s what happened when we tried adding a resistance band to the exercise.
How to warm up for a run — 5 running coach-approved exercises
We spoke to elite runner and run coach, Helen Gaunt, to find out how to warm up for a run the best way possible. Here are her five essential exercises she does before a run.
Forget big weights — all you need is 1 kettlebell and 20 minutes to build lower body muscle
Strengthen your legs, boost your lower body muscle, and improve your posture in just 20 minutes.
Wandrer helped gamify my running, and I think I prefer it to Strava
Our fitness writer found a running game that rewards you for conquering new miles. Here’s why she thinks it makes running more fun.
5 ways to avoid running injuries, according to a world class physiotherapist
Runners, here are five ways you can injury proof your body and reach your full potential while running, according physiotherapist Helen O'Leary.
Forget sit-ups — build a stronger core in 10 minutes with these 6 exercises
You can use these six exercises to tone and strengthen your core muscles and it will only take up ten minutes of your time
I cycled through the Al Wathba desert in Abu Dhabi — here’s 5 ways it changed my mind about cycling
What happened when our writer dropped her running shoes and took to the pedals to cycle through the Al Wathba desert in Abu Dhabi.
Forget weights — improve your running with these 3 bodyweight strength exercises
Building and maintaining strength is essential for all runners. Here are three bodyweight exercises you don't want to miss.
Training for a marathon in 2024? Here’s 5 essential tips I swear by
Not only do you want to stay consistent with marathon training but you want to enjoy it. Here are five top tips our writer swears by for marathon training.
9 essentials you need to pack before hiking in bad weather
Stay safe and sound while hiking in bad weather with these nine items.
I ran in the Saucony Ride 17 for month, and I was surprised how much I liked them
I put the Saucony Ride 17 running shoe to the test, even used it as my daily driver, and I don't regret it.
I thought crunches were boring until I did 50 straddle crunches every day for a week — here's what happened
Strengthen your core with this crunch variation
Forget crunches — you only need a kettlebell and 4 exercises to strengthen your core
Scrap sit-ups and crunches and take on these four kettlebell exercises designed to tone and strengthen your core muscles.
