Jane McGuire

2 days ago | tomsguide.com | Jane McGuire

Walking workouts are all the rage at the moment — from silent walking for your mental health, to the military-inspired rucking technique to build muscle. But one form of walking workout making headlines is the Japanese Interval Walking Training (IWT), which promises to burn more fat and lower your blood pressure by alternating your pace. Unlike walking 10,000 steps, this science-based method raises your heart rate and boosts your cardiovascular fitness in less time.

3 days ago | tomsguide.com | Jane McGuire

Here on the Tom’s Guide fitness desk, we love nothing more than a new walking challenge. Last month, I gave this Japanese walking trend a go, as well as the 5-4-5 walking technique. Sam, our fitness editor, delved into the “fart walking” trend, and grabbed a weighted vest and went rucking. Next on my list? The 6-6-6 walking challenge. Read on to find out what happened when I added it to my routine for a week.

4 days ago | tomsguide.com | Alex Hughes |Nicola Appleton |Jane McGuire |Nick Pino

Across all of the areas of tech, we here at Tom's Guide are certain artificial intelligence is leading the charge. It's in your smartphones, TVs, fridges and just about any product with a screen these days. More than that, AI models and chatbots are changing the world, bringing a new kind of productivity to both individuals and companies alike.

4 days ago | tomsguide.com | Jane McGuire

I’ll admit, I’m not the kind of parent who uses her maternity leave to travel the world — on some days, leaving the house was challenging enough with a baby in tow. That said, nothing prepares you for your first holiday with a baby — the days of hand-luggage only are well and truly behind you, and remembering how to fold your stroller (while carrying a baby and a car seat) at the gate is a test of mental and physical endurance.

6 days ago | tomsguide.com | Jane McGuire

So you’re looking to increase your cardiovascular endurance, and you don’t know whether to prioritize running or the Japanese Interval Walking Training (IWT) method that’s growing in popularity right now. Below, we put the two head-to-head to help you decide which is best for your routine. In case you hadn’t heard of it, the Japanese IWT method involves alternating your pace as you walk.