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Jo is a London-based freelance journalist and content creator specialising in fitness, health, lifestyle and beauty. With a degree in Journalism, Film & Broadcasting from Cardiff University and almost 20 years’ experience in the industry, she interviews celebrities and Olympians for a living, while testing out the latest beauty, hair, wellness and fitness gadgets. As a Level 3 Personal Trainer and author of several fitness guides, she gets to try the coolest workouts while reviewing active travel destinations and writing investigative features about the wonderful world of wellbeing for many of the UK’s top magazines, newspapers and digital publications. When she’s not sitting at her laptop, Jo likes exploring new walking spots with her beagle, gardening, and DIY. She is also one of the few people on the planet still obsessed with what’s coming up in Phase 5 of the Marvel Cinematic Universe.

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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!)

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Joanna Ebsworth

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

Best foam rollers 2024 to ease sore muscles and aid recovery

How Don’t Worry Darling star Harry Styles uses Pilates to stay fit, strong and flexible

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

How to restart a fitness routine (or get started for the first time)

Eufy Smart Scale P2 Pro review – Sleek, streamlined and seriously high-tech

How Black Panther: Wakanda Forever star Angela Bassett stays fit in her 60s

Hot Tools Black Gold Dual Plate Salon Straighteners review

Dua Lipa workout – I tried headstands to find out if they can help me get lean, too

Lululemon Chargefeel review: versatile workout shoes for women

I tried the Woman King workout from the movie's head PT — here’s what happened

I tried the Peloton-alternative Renpho AI Smart Bike and it's a great budget trainer with free classes

How much protein should I eat to gain muscle?

LARQ Bottle PureVis review

How much protein can you absorb in one meal? We asked an expert nutritionist

I spent £85 / $89 on a blackout sleep mask, and I don't regret it one bit

I rode the compact Viavito Onyx Folding Exercise Bike and it's more challenging than it looks!

Is the tricep dip the ultimate bodyweight exercise for building strong, sexy arms?

I tried Natalie Portman's Thor workout and my abs and arms are still aching

Adidas Ultraboost 22 vs Under Armour Flow Synchronicity – Which are the best women's running shoes?

The Huawei Band 7 is so good it made me fall in love with fitness trackers