James Frew
James is Tom’s Guide’s Fitness Editor, covering strength training workouts, cardio exercise, and accessible ways to improve your health and wellbeing. His interest in fitness started over 10 years ago after being diagnosed with a chronic illness.To help manage the symptoms, he began focusing on strengthening his core, taking regular walks around the city, and practicing meditation. He also invested in fitness trackers, home workout equipment, and yoga mats to find accessible ways to train without the gym.Before joining the team at Tom’s Guide, James was the Fitness Editor at Fit&Well, where he covered beginner-friendly exercise routines, affordable ways to boost your wellbeing, and reviewed weights, rowing machines, and workout headphones.He believes that exercise should be something you enjoy doing, so appreciates the challenge of finding ways to incorporate it into everyday life through short muscle-building sessions, regular meditation, and early morning walks.James’ work has appeared in Live Science, Happiness, and consumer technology sites like MakeUseOf, Lifewire, and Blocks Decoded. He has reviewed headphones, fitness trackers, and smartwatches, covered events like the Consumer Electronics Show (CES), IFA, and Black Hat Europe, and was named Muck Rack’s Featured Journalist in February 2021.He was a regular contributor to the Really Useful Podcast and a co-host for the Blocks Decoded podcast, and spent five years as a Listening Volunteer for the UK-based mental health charity Samaritans. Outside of work, you’ll find him out on long dog walks, listening to podcasts, and excitedly checking out each week's New Music Friday releases.
Latest articles by James Frew
What's the best under desk treadmill? I'm a fitness expert and these are my top picks
By James Frew last updated
We've tested the best under-desk treadmills to help you move your body, hit your step goal, and walk while you're working at home.
We've tested the best adjustable dumbbells for weightlifting at home 2024
By James Frew last updated
We used the best adjustable dumbbells for strength training and high-intensity workouts to help you find the right weights for your muscle-building goals.
Not a typo! You can snag the Galaxy Watch 7 for just $149 in this Black Friday deal
By James Frew published
You can pick up Samsung's latest watch for half price with this impressive trade in deal on Apple, Garmin, and Fitbit wearables.
The best running headphones in 2024
By Nick Harris-Fry last updated
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.
The best folding electric bikes for space-saving rides
By Dan Cavallari last updated
We put the best folding electric bikes through their paces to help you find the right bike for your next outdoor adventure, whether you're commuting to the office or taking a leisurely ride.
Best treadmills for indoor running and walking workouts 2024
By Nick Harris-Fry 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.
We've tested the best workout apps 2024 to help you train at home
By James Frew last updated
These are the best workout apps, whether you're into strength training sessions, group classes and yoga or you're after a budget-friendly way to hit your fitness goals at home.
The best electric bikes of 2024 expert tested and rated
By Mike Prospero last updated
The best electric bikes for all riders and budgets based on our testing.
We tested the best workout headphones for motivational training
By James Frew last updated
We put the best workout headphones to the test to help you find a set that'll keep you motivated whatever your training style.
The best trail running shoes for men and women in 2024
By Nick Harris-fry last updated
We put the best trail running shoes to the test to help you find a comfortable, durable, supportive pair for your next off-road run.
The best blue light blocking glasses in 2024
By Adam Schram last updated
We put the best blue light blocking glasses to the test to see which are most comfortable, durable, stylish, and easy to see through to help you find the right set for your eyes.
We've tested the best cheap running headphones for exercise on a budget
By Nick Harris-fry last updated
These cheap running headphones make an excellent companion, whether you're into casual jogs, speed training or marathons.
Best Fitbit 2024: Pick the perfect fitness tracker based on our testing
By James Frew last updated
We've tested the best Fitbit trackers and smartwatches to help you find the right wrist-worn device to track your activity, monitor your sleep and keep tabs on your health.
We've trained with the best GPS sports watches for tracking your outdoor workouts
By Jane McGuire, Dan Bracaglia last updated
The best sports watches we've tested have GPS built-in, long battery life and plenty of fitness and heart-tracking sensors to record your training.
Best bone conduction headphones in 2024
By James Frew last updated
We've tested the best bone conduction headphones to help you find a set that'll keep you connected to your favorite audio and help you stay aware of your surroundings.
These are the 10 scariest movie scenes of all time
By Alix Blackburn published
What’s the scariest movie scene of all time? Our writers share a scene that scared them the most.
We've tested the best cheap fitness trackers available right now
By Dan Bracaglia last updated
We put the best cheap fitness trackers to the test to help you cover the essentials like sleep tracking, steps, and heart rate without breaking the bank.
We've tested the best sports headphones to help boost your motivation
By James Frew last updated
We put the best sports headphones to the test, including sets from Apple, Beats, and Jabra.
We've tested the best exercise bikes to help you boost your fitness at home
By James Frew last updated
review The best exercise bikes provide a brilliant lower-body workout and they're a great tool for improving your cardiovascular health.
Forget the gym — build a stronger core and full-body muscle in just 30 minutes with this 6-move kettlebell workout
By James Frew last updated
This short kettlebell workout is designed to build muscle all over, engage your core, and develop your mind-muscle connection with a single weight in just 28 minutes.
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.
Best Oura Ring alternatives 2024
By James Frew last updated
If you're not a fan of the brand's smart rings, the best Oura Ring alternatives come with similar health and fitness tracking features without breaking the bank.
Mobvoi launches a new rugged adventure watch to take on Apple, Samsung and Garmin
By James Frew published
The TicWatch Atlas is a more affordable alternative to Garmin, Samsung and Apple's adventure watches with fall detection and onboard GPS, and unique features like heat maps for certain sports.
Is virtual reality yoga really better than an in-person class? I tried it to find out
By James Frew last updated
The new Alo Moves XR allows you practice yoga in mixed and virtual reality, so I picked up my headset and tried a 10-minute class. Here's how I got on.
I'm a fitness editor — these are the 21 Prime Day weights deals under $50 I'd buy before the sale ends
By James Frew last updated
These Prime Day weights deals slash the price of muscle-building dumbbells and kettlebells down to less than $50 right now, along with protein powders and workout benches.
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