Latest articles by Jessica Downey
Ditch the squat rack — this 4-move workout builds strength and sculpts lower body muscle with just a pair of dumbbells
This dumbbell only workout is an effective and efficient way to sculpt and build muscle in your lower body. Get ready to feel the burn in your quads, glutes and hammies.
I ditched weight training for a Reformer Pilates class — here's what happened
Our fitness writer wanted a break from the weights section of her gym. Here's what happened when she attended a reformer Pilates class instead.
Orbea Diem E-bike review: A robust urban e-bike packed with useful features
We tested the Orbea Diem 30 in Dusseldorf and London to see how it performs as an urban commuting e-bike. Here's our verdict.
Forget pull-ups — 6 dumbbell exercises to build a strong and muscular upper body like Bridgerton’s Colin Bridgerton
5 exercises to sculpt and shape upper body muscles like Colin Bridgerton using a set of dumbbells.
Forget running — this 15-minute walking workout is low-impact and will boost your metabolism
This is a 15-minute, low-impact, high-intensity routine designed to up your daily step count, improve your cardio fitness and boost your metabolism.
You only need 10 minutes to build a stronger core and improve your posture with this 5-move abs workout
Ab exercise will help to tone and tighten your midsection but it's also effective at building important core strength and improving posture. Here's a 10-minute workout to begin with.
I tried the 6-12-25 workout method for building strength with a single kettlebell — here's what happened
The 6-12-25 method is a bodybuilding routine involving 6 heavy reps, 12 moderate reps, and 25 light reps for the same muscle group. Here's what happened when I tried it at home.
We ran over 40 miles in the Hoka Skyward X — here's the verdict
The Hoka Skyward X is the latest super trainer on the scene, fitted with a carbon plate, PEBA midsole foam, and an illegally high stack height. Here’s my verdict.
This 8-move stretching routine increases mobility and relieves upper body tension
This is a no-equipment mobility routine designed to release tension in your back and shoulders, while helping you to tune into how your body is feeling.
This 7-move workout builds a stronger core using just one kettlebell
Seven kettlebell exercises to improve your core strength and develop definition in your midsection.
Forget the gym — this 6-move dumbbell workout builds upper body muscle and enhances posture
Build upper body muscle, increase your strength and improve your posture with just a set of dumbbells. Here's how.
Forget pull-ups — build a stronger back and biceps with this 6-move dumbbell workout
Say hello to your next back and biceps pump with this six-move dumbbell routine.
You only need 5 moves to develop core strength and torch your abs — here’s how
This bodyweight workout targets your core and ab muscles to build strength and definition using just five exercises. Here's how to do it.
We ran 80 miles in the Brooks Ghost 16, and it’s the best version of the shoe in years
The Brooks Ghost 16 is the best version of the shoe in years thanks to the new midsole foam, which makes the shoe lighter and improves the ride.
You only need 5 moves and a pair of dumbbells to develop muscle in your back and biceps
You don't need much equipment to sculpt your back and biceps, in fact, you just need some dumbbells and these five exercises.
Forget the gym — you just need 1 resistance band and 20 minutes to develop full body strength
With just one workout band and 20 minutes you can develop strength and tone muscle all over. Here's how.
I ran 50 miles in the Saucony Guide 17 and it's now my staple running shoe
The Saucony Guide 17 is a comfortable and supportive running shoe for easy miles and has enough cushioning for longer runs too.
Is walking backward good for you? We asked an expert
Walking backward as a workout may sound a little silly but it turns out it has many benefits for your health and fitness. So we spoke to an expert for a full run-down on reverse walking.
Ditch the gym — you just need 20 minutes and 1 pair of dumbbells to define your core and develop full body strength
20 minutes of dumbbell exercise that targets muscles all over, torches the core and boosts your metabolism.
Forget push-ups — this 5 move dumbbell workout builds your chest and a strong upper body
You just need to pick up a pair of dumbbells and get ready to train your chest and upper body with these five exercises.
This 6 move workout strengthens the core, builds muscle and helps to lower hormonal stress
Work on your core strength, build muscle all over and manage hormonal stress with this six move barre workout.
You only need 8 moves to strengthen your core, build strength all over and boost your metabolism without weights
You don’t need any equipment for this workout, just yourself and eight exercises to build a stronger core, develop strength all over and increase your metabolism.
You don’t need the gym to build a stronger core — just 15 minutes and these 5 dumbbell exercises
Challenge your core, work on your balance and improve your posture with just one dumbbell and 15 minutes.
