
James Frew
James is a Staff Writer for Fit&Well, another site operated by Future publishing. He covers 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, has bylines at Blocks Decoded, Lifewire, and Happiness, and was named Muck Rack's Featured Journalist in February 2021.
He has reviewed headphones, fitness trackers, smartwatches, and other fitness equipment, and he regularly writes about affordable ways to improve your health, fitness, and wellbeing. His interest in all things health and fitness started when he was diagnosed with a chronic health condition in 2014, which is also when he began meditating, and hasn't missed a day since.
James graduated from the University of Surrey with a BEng in Mechanical Engineering in 2012, which is where he became fascinated with understanding how the world works after learning about thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, and material design.
In the years since, he has spent a lot of time reading research papers, listening to science podcasts to keep up to date with the latest developments in quantum mechanics, and would one day love to visit the Large Hadron Collider at CERN.
Latest articles by James Frew

Build muscle at home for just $70 with this adjustable dumbbells and bench combo
By James Frew published
The CAP flat bench comes with two 15lbs adjustable dumbbells and a built-in storage rack for convient home workouts, even when you're tight on space.

Save a massive $650 on the NordicTrack Commercial S15i at Best Buy
By James Frew published
If you're looking to boost your cardio fitness at home, this excellent exercise bike is half price right now.

Save an incredible 60% on the Echelon Row-S rowing machine right now at Amazon
By James Frew published
The Echelon Row-S has 32 levels of magnetic resistance, a 22-inch touchscreen for virtual workouts, and a comfortable padded seat for longer sessions.

Stay hydrated for less with 20% off these excellent water bottles
By James Frew published
Keep hydrated, boost your workout performance, and keep your coffee warm for up to 12 hours with these durable insulated water bottles.

Pick up healthy 39% discount on this pair of kettlebells
By James Frew published
Save $34 right now at Amazon on these 20lbs and 25 lbs kettlebells to raise your heart rate, boost your metabolism, and build muscle all over.

Hurry! The YOSUDA Indoor Bike is down to it's lowest-ever price on Amazon
By James Frew published
Save 43% on this indoor bike with a comfortable seat, sturdy design, and small footprint to boost your cardio fitness at home.

This Peloton workout mat is down 40% to its lowest-ever price right now at Amazon
By James Frew published
The reversible mat is perfect for high-intensity training, post-workout stretching, and yoga classes, and can make your exercise more comfortable.

Grab $100 off this adjustable Bowflex barbell and curl bar before the deal ends
By James Frew published
The Bowflex SelectTech 2080 replaces seven weights, ranges up to 80 lbs, and comes with a two-month JRNY subscription for virtual workouts.

Save $30 on the PowerBlock adjustable kettlebell right now at Amazon
By James Frew published
Boost your metabolism and develop overall strength with the 35lb PowerBlock Adjustable Kettlebell.

Cyber Monday fitness tracker deal of the day: $55 off the Withings ScanWatch
By James Frew published
This fitness tracker looks like a watch, records your steps, sleep, and workouts, and keeps tabs on your heart health.

Brilliant NordicTrack smart rowing machine is $500 off today, for Black Friday
By James Frew published
The NordicTrack RW900 is down to less than $1,500, with 26 levels of magnetic resistance and iFit classes for full-body home workouts

Hurry! Fitbit Charge 6 is less than $100 with this fast-selling Black Friday deal
By James Frew published
Save $60 on Fitbit's latest fitness tracker with built-in GPS, Google Pay, and an ECG monitor to keep tabs on your heart.

The best value electric toothbrush is under $30 in today's Black Friday deal
By James Frew published
Deal The Oral-B Pro 1000 has a two-minute timer, affordable replacement heads, and a pressure sensor and is 25% off right now

Save $1,300 on the Bowflex Treadmill 10 with this huge Black Friday treadmill deal
By James Frew published
Black Friday The popular home treadmill gets up to 12mph, folds for easy storage, and has a 10-inch display with the JRNY workout app built in

Pick up a weighty 40% off this Bowflex adjustable kettlebell in Amazon’s Black Friday sale
By James Frew published
Black Friday The Bowflex SelectTech 840 is just $119, combines six kettlebells into one, and comes with a two-month subscription to the JRNY workout app.

Don’t miss out on 25% off Bowflex adjustable dumbbells with Best Buy’s Black Friday sale
By James Frew published
Deal The Bowflex SelectTech 1090 is less than $300 right now, ranges from 10 lbs up to 90 lbs, and comes with a two-month subscription to the JRNY workout app.

The Peloton Guide is less than $100 right now with this massive 51% discount
By James Frew published
The AI-powered personal trainer uses a camera to track your form and suggests adjustments and technique guidance to get the most from your workouts.

Get three beginner-friendly kettlebells for less than $20 right now at Walmart
By James Frew published
Save 55% on these vinyl-coated weights with wide grip handles to build muscle and boost your metabolism at home

Build muscle without weights for less than $25 with this discounted resistance band set
By James Frew published
Deal Save 29% on this five-band set with up to 50lbs of resistance, carabiner clip attachments, and ankle straps for effective home workouts.

Save $900 on this top-rated ProForm exercise bike right now at Dick’s Sporting Goods
By James Frew published
There’s an incredible 60% discount on this studio-quality exercise bike, equipped with an HD display, virtual workouts, and a set of dumbbells.

These discounted smart bathroom scales are less than $50 right now
By James Frew published
Save 38% on the Eufy P2 Pro smart scales to track 16 measurements, sync your data to Apple Health or Google Fit, and track your pet or baby's progress.

This huge $49 discount takes the Lululemon Take Form yoga mat down to its lowest ever price
By James Frew published
The Take Form is one of our top-rated yoga mats, with a grippy surface, 3D texturing for alignment, and a 5mm thickness to support your practice

Build muscle at home for 58% less with this discounted Decathlon adjustable dumbbell
By James Frew published
This beginner-friendly weight is a great way to start working out at home, and you can buy two for less the price of one before the deal ends.
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