Latest articles by Jessica Downey
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.
I ditched running for this low intensity 10-minute workout — here’s what happened to my mind and body
This no-equipment workout is a perfect way to work on your mobility, strengthen your core and relieve stress.
Strava's new Family Plan membership will launch this year — what does it include and is it worth it?
With Strava set to roll out a Family Plan subscription option later this year, is it worth upgrading your account? Here’s the pros and cons.
Forget sit-ups — this 4-move kettlebell workout builds a stronger core and increases full-body strength
Pick up your kettlebell and get ready to torch your core and develop strength all over.
You don't need the gym to build stronger back and biceps — use this 7-move dumbbell workout instead
Training your back and biceps will enhance your upper-body muscle and help improve your posture. Here's how to strengthen them with just a pair of dumbbells.
You don’t need weights to strengthen your triceps — use this 9-move resistance band workout instead
Forget the gym and fancy equipment and give this banded tricep workout a go for your next upper body session.
I tried this 6 move dumbbell-only workout to blast my upper body — here’s what happened
This dumbbell-only workout was the ideal way to train my upper body when all other equipment was in use at the gym
Ditch the sit-ups — this 4-move bodyweight workout builds your core and improves posture at the same time
This workout requires no equipment and just four moves to strengthen your core muscles and boost your balance.
