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.
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The best adjustable dumbbells for building strength and muscle at home
Buying guide Save time, space and money with the best adjustable dumbbells, tried and tested by our expert
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I completed my first HYROX fitness race—here's how I prepared
Workouts With more and more people signing up to try the indoor fitness race, I took up F45's invitation to see what the fuss was about
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I have a new favorite post-workout meal that packs in more than 60g of protein—YAZIO's chicken burrito recipe
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Recipe It took me less than 20 minutes to make, but it's also easy to prep in advance so that it’s virtually ready once you're back from the gym
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For Christmas this year, I'll be giving myself 30 minutes alone to do this "yoga to feel your best" practice
Yoga I'm capping off a busy holiday season with a little time for myself
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I haven't seen a WaterRower discount since before the pandemic—but there's £200 off at Amazon for Cyber Monday right now
Deal If you're shopping in the UK for a bargain on a great rowing machine, I recommend this rare reduction on a WaterRower
By Jonathan Shannon Published
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Cyber Monday fitness deals live: best-ever price on Apple Airpods Pro 2 still available at Walmart
Deals The Airpods Pro 2 were available at Amazon, Target and Walmart for $154, but only Walmart still has stock at this record-low price
By Jonathan Shannon Last updated
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Cyber Monday rowing machine deals—these are the biggest savings and cheapest models right now
Black Friday Save hundreds with these Cyber Monday deals on rowing machines, so you can enjoy a full-body workout at home for less
By Jonathan Shannon Last updated
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Which Hoka Black Friday deal should you buy? I've tried three top options—here's what I recommend
Deal You can get $30 off some top Hoka models thanks to Black Friday, but which one should you choose?
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These early Black Friday Fitbit deals are already better than last year
Deal We've scoured the early Black Friday sales to bring you the best discounts on Fitbits
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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
By Jonathan Shannon Published
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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
By Jonathan Shannon Published
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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
By Jonathan Shannon Published
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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
By Jonathan Shannon Published
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A mobility expert recommends doing this one thing to loosen your hips, hamstrings and lower back
Workout Mobilize your lower body with this one move
By Maddy Biddulph Published
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We've tested the best water bottles for gym workouts to keep you hydrated and cool
Buying Guide The best water bottles for gym workouts are durable, easy to carry, and don't spill
By Lee Bell Last updated
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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
By Jonathan Shannon Published
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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
By Jonathan Shannon Last updated
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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
By Jonathan Shannon Last updated
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We've tried the best workout earbuds to help boost your motivation
Buying guide Use the best workout earbuds to soundtrack your training, with picks from Beats, Apple, Jabra, Bose and more
By Nick Harris-Fry Last updated
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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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