Articles by: Joanna Ebsworth

Jo has been obsessed with writing and fitness since her teenage years and spent all her pocket money on magazines and workout VHS tapes. When ITV cancelled Gladiators – causing her dreams of becoming the next ‘Jet’ to crash and burn - she decided to combine her passions and become a fitness writer instead. A qualified PT and author of several fitness guides, she has spent the last 15 years writing for many of the UK’s most respected newspapers, magazines, and online publications. When she’s not interviewing celebrities and athletes or testing fit kit, she can be found watching YouTube breakdowns of the latest MCU releases.

Joanna Ebsworth

A mid adult African-American man in his 30s exercising at home, taking an online exercise class. He is sitting on the floor doing stretching exercises, while he looks at his laptop. He is an athlete with a muscular build.

Four space-saving virtual workouts for uni students

Uni digs too small to swing a cat? These compact online workouts will help you keep fit

Fitness

Stay fit at uni (and beyond) with the best free fitness apps for students

Keep healthy without breaking the bank

By Joanna Ebsworth Published 23 August 23

Fitness
Omnilux Clear review: this acne-fighting LED mask lights the way to a clearer complexion

The Omnilux Clear might be pricey, but our blemish-prone tester says it’s worth every penny

By Joanna Ebsworth Published 12 August 23

Style
Polar Ignite 3 review: not so smart, but it's pretty

The Ignite 3 is the first watch from Polar to feature an AMOLED touchscreen and multiband GPS

By Joanna Ebsworth Published 11 June 23

Wearables

TYR CXT-1 Trainer review: worth the hype?

The TRY CXT-1 reigned supreme at the 2022 CrossFit Games, but is it any good in a non-competition setting?

By Joanna Ebsworth Published 5 June 23

Fitness
Nike Metcon 8 review: greater heights

More resilient and stable than ever, the Metcon 8 just might be the perfect shoe for CrossFit

By Joanna Ebsworth Published 2 June 23

Fitness
Epilator vs IPL: which hair removal style gives the best results?

T3 puts epilators and IPLs to the test to see which hair removal device is best for you

By Joanna Ebsworth Published 22 May 23

Style

I did 100 oblique twists a day for a week to see what it did to my abs – here are six things I learned

Imagine my surprise when I discovered I’d been doing this abs exercise incorrectly my entire life!

By Joanna Ebsworth Last updated 15 May 23

Fitness
Ulike Air+ IPL Cooling Hair Removal Device review: this small but mighty IPL packs a punch

Want completely pain-free hair removal? This IPL machine has cooling technology to take the heat out of treatments

By Joanna Ebsworth Published 9 May 23

Style
I did 100 overhead presses a day for a week – Here are the four things I learned

Is there a benefit to doing so many overhead presses a day for a whole week? I had to give it a try...

By Joanna Ebsworth Published 14 April 23

Fitness

Sensica Sensilight PRO review: could this powerful at-home IPL device be the best on the market?

This cordless IPL machine boasts unlimited flashes for permanent hair removal that lasts a lifetime

By Joanna Ebsworth Published 9 April 23

Style
Shark FlexStyle 5-in-1 Air Styler & Dryer review: this Dyson Airwrap dupe is low in price & BIG on performance

A versatile multi-styler that delivers bouncy blow dries, defined curls, and beautiful bangs with less heat

By Joanna Ebsworth Published 2 April 23

Style
I did 100 bicep curls a day for a month – Here’s what happened

Want bulging biceps? I've got a challenge for you...

By Joanna Ebsworth Published 25 March 23

Workout

I tried Rita Ora’s five-move abs workout to get her killer six-pack

Be warned: just watching her workout made my abs want to cry…

By Joanna Ebsworth Published 15 March 23

Workout
BaByliss Wave Secret Air review: say hello to effortless ‘cool girl’ waves in minutes

The BaByliss Wave Secret Air wraps, curls & cools your hair in one hit for faff-free styling

By Joanna Ebsworth Published 6 March 23

Style
I tried Tom Holland’s five-move dumbbell workout – and it was tough!

Want to get in superhero shape? Then you need this workout

By Joanna Ebsworth Published 4 March 23

Fitness

Shark Style iQ Ionic Hair Dryer & Styler review: a smart dryer that delivers salon-worthy results fast

This Dyson Supersonic rival provides powerful performance and perfectly blow-dried hair for almost half the price

By Joanna Ebsworth Published 28 February 23

Style
I did 100 glute bridges a day for a month and was surprised by the results

Want to recruit your glutes? This is the exercise you need

By Joanna Ebsworth Published 25 February 23

Fitness
I tried doing 1,000 calf raises a day for a week, and it nearly ruined my legs

Want calves like Jack Grealish? This is the challenge for you (but not for me!)

By Joanna Ebsworth Published 11 February 23

Fitness

I did 50 bird dog exercises a day for a week. Here’s what I learned.

This multi-tasking move will seriously challenge your body and mind

By Joanna Ebsworth Published 4 February 23

Fitness
I did 100 jumping jacks every day for a week — here’s what happened

This simple full-body exercise works your heart and muscles in one hit to help you burn fat, strengthen bones and shape up.

By Joanna Ebsworth Published 26 January 23

Workout
I tried Ryan Gosling's abs workout to get his Barbie six-pack – here's how it went

How did Ryan Gosling get his six-pack stomach for Barbie? Here’s what you need to know

By Joanna Ebsworth Last updated 23 July 23

Fitness

I did 100 burpees a day for a week – here’s what happened

I detest burpees but decided to give them a try anyway and train my body and my mind to be more disciplined (and burn some calories in the process)

By Joanna Ebsworth Published 11 January 23

Fitness
I tried Avatar: The Way of Water star Zoe Saldana’s workout and it nearly finished me

Want a strong, flexible body like Avatar: The Way of Water actress Zoe Saldana? Here’s how she does it

By Joanna Ebsworth Published 7 January 23

Workout
I did 100 kettlebell swings a day for a week – here’s what I learnt

700 swings later, this full-body move had me aching in all the right places

By Joanna Ebsworth Published 4 January 23

Fitness

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Four space-saving virtual workouts for uni students

Stay fit at uni (and beyond) with the best free fitness apps for students

Omnilux Clear review: this acne-fighting LED mask lights the way to a clearer complexion

Polar Ignite 3 review: not so smart, but it's pretty

TYR CXT-1 Trainer review: worth the hype?

Nike Metcon 8 review: greater heights

Epilator vs IPL: which hair removal style gives the best results?

I did 100 oblique twists a day for a week to see what it did to my abs – here are six things I learned

Ulike Air+ IPL Cooling Hair Removal Device review: this small but mighty IPL packs a punch

I did 100 overhead presses a day for a week – Here are the four things I learned

Sensica Sensilight PRO review: could this powerful at-home IPL device be the best on the market?

Shark FlexStyle 5-in-1 Air Styler & Dryer review: this Dyson Airwrap dupe is low in price & BIG on performance

I did 100 bicep curls a day for a month – Here’s what happened

I tried Rita Ora’s five-move abs workout to get her killer six-pack

BaByliss Wave Secret Air review: say hello to effortless ‘cool girl’ waves in minutes

I tried Tom Holland’s five-move dumbbell workout – and it was tough!

Shark Style iQ Ionic Hair Dryer & Styler review: a smart dryer that delivers salon-worthy results fast

I did 100 glute bridges a day for a month and was surprised by the results

I tried doing 1,000 calf raises a day for a week, and it nearly ruined my legs

I did 50 bird dog exercises a day for a week. Here’s what I learned.

I did 100 jumping jacks every day for a week — here’s what happened

I tried Ryan Gosling's abs workout to get his Barbie six-pack – here's how it went

I did 100 burpees a day for a week – here’s what happened

I tried Avatar: The Way of Water star Zoe Saldana’s workout and it nearly finished me

I did 100 kettlebell swings a day for a week – here’s what I learnt

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