Jessica Downey
Jessica is an experienced fitness writer with a passion for running. Her love for keeping fit and fueling her body with healthy and enjoyable food quite naturally led her to write about all things fitness and health-related. Jessica joined the Fit&Well team right after training to become a journalist. If she isn’t out testing the latest fitness products such as the latest running shoe or yoga mat for reviewing then she can be found on the Fit&Well news desk writing news and features on the best ways to build strength, active aging, female health, and anything in between. Before then she had a small stint writing in local news, has also written for Runners World UK (print and digital), and gained experience with global content marketing agency, Cedar Communications.
Born and raised in Scotland, Jessica is a massive fan of exercising and keeping active outdoors. When at home she can be found running by the sea, swimming in it, or up a mountain. This continued as she studied and trained to become a PPA accredited magazine journalist in Wales. And since working and living in London, she splits her time between weight training in the gym, trying new fitness classes, and finding scenic running routes. Jessica enjoys documenting this on her fitness-inspired Instagram page @jessrunshere where she loves engaging with like-minded fitness junkies.
She is a big fan of healthy cooking and loves learning more about this area with expert nutritionists she has met over the years. Jessica is a big advocate for building healthy relationships with food rather than building restrictive attitudes towards it. When she isn’t eating or running she also enjoys practicing yoga in her free time as it helps her to unwind and benefits her performance in other sports.
Latest articles by Jessica Downey
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Forget about weights, this resistance band workout builds strength all over in 30 minutes
Workout Grab a long resistance band and spare half an hour for this full-body strengthening workout
By Jessica Downey • Published
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It only takes 20 minutes to build upper body strength and muscle with this workout
Workout This upper body circuit is quick to complete and effective for developing muscle and improving strength
By Jessica Downey • Published
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Best running shoes for women 2022: Tried and tested shoes for beginners
Buying Guide All of the best running shoes for women in 2022, with in-depth information on which pair to buy, and why
By Jessica Downey • Published
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Build leg muscle and burn fat with these five resistance moves
Workout Use this strength session to challenge your leg muscles and build muscle in your quads, glutes and hamstrings
By Jessica Downey • Published
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It only takes 10 minutes to train your entire core with this equipment-free workout
Workouts Improve your core strength and define your abs with this short routine
By Jessica Downey • Published
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You only need 30 minutes and a set of dumbbells to build muscle all over
Workout You can workout your whole body using a set of dumbbells, just use this 30-minute routine
By Jessica Downey • Published
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Burn fat and boost your metabolism with this knee-friendly 20-minute workout
Workout Boost your fitness levels and your metabolism with this time-efficient no jumping routine
By Jessica Downey • Published
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Use this five-minute no-equipment workout to tone and strengthen your legs
Workout This short workout uses bodyweight exercise to build strength and definition in your lower body
By Jessica Downey • Published
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What is forest bathing?
Health What is forest bathing? Here’s everything you need to know about the Japanese practice
By Jessica Downey • Published