Nick Harris-Fry
Nick has been a journalist since 2012 and has spent most of that time writing about health and fitness for a variety of publications. Nick spent nine years working on the Coach magazine and website before moving to the fitness team at Tom’s Guide in 2024. Nick is a keen runner and also the founder of YouTube channel The Run Testers, which specialises in reviewing running shoes, watches, headphones and other gear.
Nick has covered all aspects of health and fitness throughout his career, interviewing experts and celebrities, trying fitness classes and running marathons, all in the name of providing readers with the information they need to get the most out of an active lifestyle.
Nick ran his first marathon in 2016 after six weeks of training for a magazine feature and subsequently became obsessed with the sport. He now has PBs of 2hr 27min for the marathon and 15min 30sec for 5K, and has run 13 marathons in total, as well as a 50-mile ultramarathon.
Nick runs 50-80 miles a week and races regularly with his club, which gives him a lot of opportunity to test out running gear: he has tested and reviewed hundreds of pairs of running shoes, as well as fitness trackers, running watches, sports headphones, treadmills, and all manner of other kit. Nick is also a qualified Run Leader in the UK.
Nick is an established expert in the health and fitness area and along with writing for several publications, including Live Science, Expert Reviews, Wareable, Coach and Get Sweat Go, he has been quoted on The Guardian and The Independent.
Nick graduated from the University of York in 2010 with a degree in Politics, Philosophy and Economics and worked in the NHS for three years, during which time he completed his NCTJ Diploma in Journalism at News Associates in London. Before starting on Coach and moving into health and fitness, Nick worked as a football journalist and lived in Kathmandu, Nepal for two years.
Latest articles by Nick Harris-Fry
Who needs weights? This 8-move bodyweight workout strengthens your whole body in 25 minutes
By Nick Harris-fry published
This 8-move workout trains the whole body without the need for any weights, and it’s particularly good for your core strength.
I tried these 4 stretches that boost your hip mobility — and they make a huge difference
By Nick Harris-fry last updated
Doing hip mobility drills regularly is something that everyone can benefit from, and if you’re a runner with tight hips it’s definitely worth giving this four-move routine a go.
Ditch the gym — you only need 27-minutes to build muscle in your chest and back with this dumbbell workout
By Nick Harris-fry published
If you’re looking to chisel your chest, back and shoulders at home, you need to give this 27-minute dumbbell workout a go.
Forget burpees — this dumbbell workout sculpts your abs and arms in 15 minutes
By Nick Harris-fry published
You don’t need to hit the floor for your workout — this standing session targets the abs and arms in 15 minutes, and you only need a set of dumbbells to do it.
I ran 35 miles in the Adidas Ultraboost 5 and it’s a comfortable and stylish running shoe
By Nick Harris-fry published
The Adidas Ultraboost 5 is a better running shoe than the UB22 and Ultraboost Light, and a good crossover option for lifestyle use as well, but there are better options from Adidas.
Forget the gym — this 30-minute kettlebell workout uses supersets to build stronger legs and abs
By Nick Harris-fry published
Power up your legs and sculpt your abs with this 30-minute kettlebell workout that uses supersets to target your lower body and core in turn.
The Adidas Adizero Adios Pro 4 is coming — here’s 5 reasons to be excited about Adidas’s new super-shoe
By Nick Harris-fry published
The Adidas Adizero Adios Pro 4 is set to debut at the Berlin Marathon this weekend, before its full release in January 2025.
No, not sit-ups — these are the two abs exercises you need to sculpt a six-pack, according to a personal trainer
By Nick Harris-fry published
To carve out six pack abs you need exercises that grow the muscles, and these two moves recommended by a personal trainer are perfect for sculpting your upper and lower abs.
Forget the gym — build full-body muscle at home with this dumbbell workout in just 20 minutes
By Nick Harris-fry last updated
You can do this five-move dumbbell workout at home to build full-body strength and improve your cardio fitness — it only takes 20 minutes.
Garmin Enduro 3 review: Better value than the Fenix 8?
By Nick Harris-fry published
The Garmin Enduro 3 is a strong alternative to the Fenix 8, offering outstanding battery life in a rugged, lightweight design that’s perfect for long adventures in the great outdoors.
This running pace calculator can help you set your goals for races — here’s how to use it
By Nick Harris-fry published
Use this running pace calculator to work out how fast to run your next race, plus expert advice on how to set your target times for 5K, 10K, half marathon and marathon events.
Forget pull-ups — use this 7-minute dumbbell workout to strengthen your arms and shoulders
By Nick Harris-fry published
Grab some weights and use this short dumbbell workout to strengthen your biceps, triceps and shoulders without having to hit the gym.
I ran in the Brooks Glycerin Max — here's what I learned
By Nick Harris-fry published
The Brooks Glycerin Max is the brand's most comfortable and ambitious shoe yet thanks to a new and improved midsole foam.
Apple Watch Ultra 2 vs Garmin Fenix 8: Which smartwatch should you buy?
By Nick Harris-fry published
Picking between the Garmin Fenix 8 and Apple Watch Ultra 2? This guide will help you choose the watch that’s best for you.
I'm a runner and this physio's advice helped me manage my Achilles pain
By Nick Harris-fry published
One of the world’s foremost experts on Achilles tendinopathy has made a comprehensive video explaining how to recognize and manage the condition.
I ran 60 miles in the Saucony Endorphin Speed 4 and it’s an exceptionally versatile shoe for training and racing
By Nick Harris-fry published
The Saucony Endorphin Speed 4 is a comfortable but fast shoe that stands out for its versatility. If you want one shoe to train and race in, it’s your best option.
I ran 40 miles in the Nike Pegasus Plus and it brings back the magic of the Pegasus Turbo
By Nick Harris-fry published
The Nike Pegasus Plus is a worthy successor to the original Pegasus Turbo, with a ZoomX midsole that makes it lighter and more versatile than the Pegasus 41.
Forget crunches — this 10-minute standing ab workout strengthens your core in 10 moves
By Nick Harris-fry published
Use this low-impact standing ab workout to build a stronger core in just 10 minutes, using just 10 moves with none of them being planks, crunches or sit-ups.
Garmin Fenix 8 review: an AMOLED Fenix at last
By Nick Harris-fry last updated
The Garmin Fenix 8 range contains AMOLED and solar-charging options and offers some useful upgrades on the Fenix 7 Pro, including a mic and speaker.
I ran 40 miles in the Hoka Tecton X3 and it’s the bounciest carbon plate trail running shoe I’ve tested
By Nick Harris-fry published
The Hoka Tecton X3 is a big upgrade on past models of the shoe, with the new midsole delivering a springier and faster ride, though this comes at the cost of reduced stability.
I tried a 30-minute indoor cycling workout for runners — here’s what happened
By Nick Harris-fry published
By adjusting your bike set up and riding out of the saddle, you can make your indoor cycling workouts more relevant to your running.
Wattbike Proton exercise bike review: versatile and mighty
By Nick Harris-fry published
The Wattbike Proton is the most accessible Wattbike yet, and not just because it’s cheaper than the Wattbike Atom. It’s an excellent smart bike for those looking to get fit at home.
Forget the gym — you just need 12 minutes to sculpt your abs and obliques with this core workout
By Nick Harris-fry last updated
Strengthen your abs and obliques with this 12-minute core circuit that you can do anywhere without any equipment bar a yoga mat.
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