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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Build lower body muscle with this seven-move dumbbell workout
Workout This short routine targets your legs and core to develop a muscular base and lower body strength
By James Frew • Published
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I tried Jennifer Lopez's five-move full-body workout—and it was harder than I thought
Workout J.Lo's high-intensity, 20-minute routine is a great way to build muscle and burn fat at home
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Best Fitbit deals: top savings on fitness trackers, smartwatches, and scales
Deals The best Fitbit deals save you money on the company's top wearable fitness gadgets
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The Hydrow Connected Rower made me actually enjoy rowing—here's why
Deal The beginner-friendly smart rowing machine is a great way to exercise at home
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20 minutes, dumbbells, and this upper body workout to build arm muscle
Workout This muscle-building routine uses high-intensity supersets to get results in just 20 minutes
By James Frew • Published
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Sennheiser Sport True Wireless review: mid-range price, decent sound, but no noise cancellation
Review Our Sennheiser Sport True Wireless review covers everything you need to know about these long-lasting workout earbuds
By James Frew • Published
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How many steps should you take a day?
Fitness Wondering how many steps should you take a day? Is 10,000 enough? We take a look at the evidence
By James Frew • Published
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30-day walking challenge: one month to increase your steps, improve your health
Fitness This exclusive walking challenge helps you gradually and sustainably improve your fitness
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Resistance bands vs weights: which is best for building muscle?
Fitness Debating resistance bands vs weights for your strength training workouts? We'll help you decide which to use
By James Frew • Published