Jack Barrell

Jack Barrell is one of our resident Tech and Fitness Writers. He’s worked across countless brands, including What’s the Best, CAR, heatworld, Closer Online, and more. Jack produces how-to guides, reviews, and news articles for the tech and fitness world. He also has expertise in VPNs.

Jack joined Bauer Media in May 2023 as a VPN Writer but has since expanded his talents to cover technology and assist in the growth of fitness coverage.

Jack has an ever-growing list of interests and pastimes. You could find him in the gym, kicking back his favourite Star Wars for the hundredth time, or staying up far too late watching a Miami Dolphins game. He also has a sweet spot for performance cars, so don’t be shocked if you find him down a deep rabbit hole of online car browsing.

Jack has a BA in Media and Communication and an MA in Publishing. Previously, he worked as a Freelance Content Writer, producing a range of copy for independent and wide-scale businesses.

Writing

In 2021, Jack graduated from university with a Masters in Publishing. He then spent the next few years putting pen to paper, writing for personal blogs and building up a portfolio as a freelance content writer. His personal blog, which centred around movies/TV and entertainment in general, was evidence enough that Jack aspired to a career in publishing.

Tech

At the young age of five, Jack was introduced to the original Xbox. He dabbled with Nintendo and PlayStation over the years, but his loyalty ultimately remained with the Microsoft consoles. The likes of the OG Star Wars: Battlefront 2, Destroy All Humans, and Ultimate Spider-Man were in constant rotation in Jack’s formative gaming years.

Nowadays, Jack yearns for an immersive story game experience; he can’t help sticking on a solid pair of noise-cancelling gaming headphones, dimming the lights, and getting lost in a virtual world.

Fitness

Like nearly every young English lad, Jack spent much of his time growing up with a football between his boots. However, That changed when his old man introduced him to weight training in his early teen years. Jack trained humbly with just a bench and interchangeable dumbbells for years until he started at university, where he graduated to consistent gym enthusiast status.

Now, Jack continues trying to crush new goals and reach new heights within his personal fitness journey. He’s become enamoured with the art of training and self-improvement and has also educated himself on nutrition and supplementation to a whole new level.

Jack’s areas of expertise:

• Gaming

• VPNs

• Gym equipment

• Sports supplements

• Training advice

Jack’s top buying tips for readers include:

“When it comes to fitness, the best version of anything is dependent on your needs. We only point you in the best direction based on the best information possible. Health and fitness is uniquely personal, and we wouldn’t have that any other way.”

“Don’t let complicated jargon ever put you off, whether it’s terms like hypertrophy, i7 processor or encryption protocol. Oftentimes, they’re just fancy words for simple things. Our articles always include FAQ sections and a glossary of terms to help clear anything up.”