Jonathan Shannon
Jonathan became the editor of Fit&Well in 2023, setting the editorial strategy and editing stories to ensure they are accurate, helpful and easy to follow.
Jonathan began working in the health and fitness area on the Coach website in 2016, developing a deep understanding of health and fitness through interviews with leading experts in a range of topics.
Jonathan took up running while editing Coach and has completed two marathons. He cycles to work and is an advocate of active travel, and also takes any opportunity to practise yoga and swim in open water, and completed the half-mile course at Swim Serpentine. He also plays five-a-side football for a south London team.
Jonathan has been a professional journalist and editor since 2008, beginning his career at Time Out New York and finishing at the title as acting editor-in-chief before moving to London to provide maternity cover for the editor of Time Out London.
Jonathan is committed to producing high-quality service journalism, helping readers make the most of their leisure time with inspiring and accurate information.
Jonathan has a BA (Hons) in Modern History from Magdalen College, Oxford University.
Latest articles by Jonathan Shannon
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This is the perfect on-the-go post-workout snack—and you only need five ingredients
Recipe This post-workout snack packs in protein, carbs and micronutrients, and it's easy to eat when you're on the go
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Start your running journey with this PT's treadmill workout for beginners
walking Alternate between running and walking with this manageable metabolism-boosting workout
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Are you drinking enough water? This smart water bottle can tell you and it's almost half off for October Prime Day
Deal I thought a smart water bottle sounded silly, but then I tried it and I realized I do not drink anywhere near enough water
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I took a 10-minute break from work to do this easy daily yoga routine and I returned relaxed and refreshed
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Change your next working-from-home break into an exercise snack—you won't regret it
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I've spent hours scouting Prime Day deals and this is the fitness deal I recommend—and it's not on Amazon
Deal Chris Hemsworth's essential workout kit has had its price slashed
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I've covered Prime Day weights deals since 2015 and this is a vintage year—up to 56% off dumbbells from NordicTrack, PowerBlock and CAP
Deals Amazon's Prime Day weights deals have landed and I'm impressed—here's what I recommend
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There's only one Prime Day Fitbit Deal I'd buy—the Charge 6 under $100
Deals Even though Fitbit's smartwatches get Prime Day deals, I still recommend Fitbit's top tracker
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This eight-week movement plan has been scientifically proven to improve mental wellbeing—and all you have to do is walk outside twice a week
Wellbeing The Movement for Mind plan showed its effectiveness in a randomized control trial and a larger 18-month study has confirmed the original findings
By Jonathan Shannon Published
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