Latest articles by Jessica Downey
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.
5 things keeping me motivated during marathon training
Our writer unveils the five things she relies on to maintain momentum in marathon training and enjoy every step of the journey.
Forget weights — 4 bodyweight moves for toning your core and upper body muscles
Using just your bodyweight and four exercises you can work your core and upper body muscles fuss-free.
It only takes 7 exercises to build strength and definition in your biceps
Build and strengthen your upper body with this dumbbell workout, paying special attention to your biceps.
I lay on a bed of nails for 15 minutes every day for a week — here’s what happened to my body
Lying on a bed of nails is supposed to mimic the effects of an acupressure massage, among other benefits. Here’s what happened when our writer got her hands on one.
I added the leg extension machine to my leg day routine — here’s why it was a great addition
Our writer started regularly incorporating the leg extension machine into her lower body days at the gym. Here's what she gained from the experience.
Sculpt your abs and strengthen your core with 6 moves in 6 minutes — here’s how
A six move, six minute workout to help build muscle in your abs and core.
Forget Blue Monday — 5 bodyweight strength building moves to boost your mood
Before you fall victim to the supposed dreariness of Blue Monday, why not boost your mood with this five move workout?
