James Frew
James is a Staff Writer for Fit&Well, covering strength training workouts and accessible ways to improve your health and wellbeing. Before joining the Fit&Well team in 2021, he was the Buyer's Guide Editor for the consumer technology website MakeUseOf, helping readers find the right products for their needs.
His writing career began in 2016 as a freelance technology journalist with bylines at MakeUseOf (opens in new tab), Blocks Decoded, Lifewire (opens in new tab), and Happiness. James 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.
James started taking his fitness more seriously after graduating from the University of Surrey with a BEng in Mechanical Engineering. But his interest in fitness, health, and wellbeing became a priority when he was diagnosed with a chronic illness in 2014. To cope with the changes, he started meditating daily in August of that year and hasn't missed a day since.
But the diagnosis also focused his attention on affordable ways to eat well, how to work out at home, and the most effective ways to build core strength. Over the years, James has also completed several 30-day yoga challenges, invested in a set of dumbbells, and has incorporated walking and exercise into his daily routine.
Alongside writing, he was a regular contributor to the Really Useful Podcast and a co-host for the Blocks Decoded podcast. James volunteers for Samaritans, a UK-based mental health charity outside of work, spends hours walking and exploring the city, and excitedly checks out each week's New Music Friday releases.
Latest articles by James Frew
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You only need 20 minutes and two dumbbells to build upper-body strength
Workout This short, high-intensity routine burns fat and works your arms, shoulders, and chest with only a set of dumbbells
By James Frew • Published
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Build full-body muscle in just 25 minutes with this five-move dumbbell workout
Workout This short, high-intensity routine builds strength all over and improves your metabolism in less than 30 minutes
By James Frew • Published
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It only takes eight minutes to build core strength without weights
Workout This short bodyweight session develops mid-body muscle and takes less than 10 minutes
By James Frew • Published
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Best vegan cookbooks 2023 for plant-based inspiration
Buying Guide The best vegan cookbooks are a great way to start cooking delicious plant-based meals
By James Frew • Last updated
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You only need these six dumbbell moves to build muscle all over
Workout This short, high-intensity routine targets your upper and lower body and strengthens your core in just six moves
By James Frew • Published
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Develop lower-body strength in just six moves with this dumbbell workout
Workout This short, effective routine works your whole body, strengthens your core and builds stronger legs
By James Frew • Published
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You only need 10 moves and a set of dumbbells to build full-body muscle
Workout This high-intensity workout develops muscle and boosts your metabolism in just 20 minutes
By James Frew • Published
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It only takes eight minutes to build core strength with this five-move ab workout
Workout You don't need sit-ups or crunches to develop your core with this short dumbbell routine
By James Frew • Published
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Develop core strength and full-body muscle with just six moves
Workout This six-move kettlebell session strengthens your core and boosts your metabolism in just 22 minutes
By James Frew • Published