Health and Fitness
The latest Health & Fitness articles from Marie Claire.
Health and Fitness
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A PT confirms: these double-duty dumbbell workouts are the best for working both your arms and shoulders
Get stronger bis and tris.
By Chloe Gray
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EMOM workouts need a spot in your workout routine, stat – how they're so effective at improving strength and stability
Hello, guns.
By Abbi Henderson
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We're Health Editors who test products day in, day out - and were blown away by the viral Whoop fitness tracker
Here's why.
By Ally Head
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I'm a ruthlessly picky Health Editor - but these wellness products are the ones I'd take to a desert island
Aka, my all-time favourites.
By Ally Head
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As a nine-time marathon runner, trust me: these are the most handy bits of kit for any distance
You'll use these for years to come.
By Ally Head
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On the hunt for affordable kit that performs, too? I swear by these buttery soft leggings for all workouts
Honestly, I'm obsessed.
By Valeza Bakolli
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Hear me out - these at-home Reformer Pilates machines will save you loads on spenny in-studio classes
Get the same results at home - for less
By Valeza Bakolli
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I'm a Pilates-obsessed Shopping Editor, and these are the Pilates products currently on my wish list
Including the softest leggings I’ve ever put on my body.
By Valeza Bakolli
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It's official: these are the best core sculpting Pilates moves you can do for refined, toned muscles
So long, crunches.
By Anna Bartter
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How to restart your workout routine, if you've been busy but feel motivated to get back into fitness
Had an exercise sabbatical? Here's how to restart your workout routine
By Anna Bartter
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Micro shorts are every runner's must-wear RN - 6 top picks you'll wear on repeat
Trust me on this one.
By Ally Head
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The viral Bala bangles come celeb-approved, so I tried them out to see if they're really worth the price tag
Read on for my brutally honest review
By Sofia Piza
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I'm a Health Editor who runs marathons for fun - these are officially the 19 best pairs of gym leggings you can buy
Sweat-wicking, squat-proof, and long-lasting designs.
By Ally Head
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Not seeing progress with your strength training workouts? This simple trick will maximise your results
Aka, the key to your fitness gains.
By Abbi Henderson
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23 running shorts that don't ride up, chafe, or sag, sweat tested by a Health Editor who runs most days
Looking for new fit kit? You're in the right place.
By Ally Head
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Chronobiology is the latest wellness trend to go viral – so, is working out at a certain time key to fitness gains?
Your need to knows.
By Abbi Henderson
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Full body exercises are the easiest and most effective way to get fit – a PT's top 6
Keen to build up your fitness?
By Abbi Henderson
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As extremely fussy Health Editors, trust us - these 11 workout tops for women are the best money can buy
Chic, comfy and high-performance buys.
By Ally Head
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Introducing Stepperton, the viral TikTok workout that promises to make your sweat sessions more fun than ever
EYNTK about TikTok's latest fitness obsession.
By Anna Bartter
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I've been doing this simple at-home strength move for three months – and it's massively improved my lower-body strength and stability
Strength, levelled up.
By Abbi Henderson
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I've just got back into tennis - and I can't tell you how much it's improved my fitness, strength and mood
Ready, set, play.
By Anna Bartter
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I tried wall squats every day for a week - and can't believe how much of a workout they are
Prepare to be humbled.
By Anna Bartter
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The Suri toothbrush has revolutionised my morning routine - and I'm no longer gatekeeping
Sustainable, chic and effective? Gimme
By Valeza Bakolli
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Cadillac Pilates is having a moment with celebs including Kate Hudson and Hilary Duff - why you need to try it
Prepare to take your stretch session up in the air.
By Liz Connor
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I tried the trending Shrimp challenge - and learnt an unbelievable amount about my fitness
Shrimp challenge, accepted.
By Anna Bartter
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PSA: these are the only 9 Pilates leggings team MC UK recommend, no slippery or restrictive styles in sight
Supportive, breathable and so, so soft.
By Valeza Bakolli
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I did 15 minutes of Pilates every day - and loved it so much, it's the only workout I'll be doing this summer
Diary packed with plans? Try this game-changing fitness challenge.
By Liz Connor