Health and Fitness
The latest Health & Fitness articles from Marie Claire.
Health and Fitness
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I totally avoid fad diets as a Health Editor - but this spring reset made me feel the best I've felt in months
Keen to give your mind and body a boost?
By Ally Head
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I used to hate running - but this type of training just helped me to run my second sub 1.30 half marathon
Keen to improve your speed?
By Ally Head
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I asked fitness experts for their Pilates top recommendations - these 12 were, hands down, their favourites
For expert and editor-approved picks, read on
By Valeza Bakolli
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These are officially the best yoga clothes you can buy, according to yogis, coaches and fitness Editors
We've triangle posed our way through many different brands.
By Chloe Gray
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We've been testing for years: 10 gym bags that MC Editors use day in, day out
Gym bags that actually go with our day-to-day outfits? Yes please.
By Valeza Bakolli
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I tried the Lumen device to track my metabolism for six months - and learnt an unbelievable amount about my body
Does it actually work?
By Sunil Makan
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I tried these PT-approved running tips for two weeks – and have been pleasantly surprised by the results
It's time to lace those trainers.
By Anna Bartter
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Somatic exercise has gone viral promising to lower cortisol levels, ease stress, and boost health - so, does it actually work?
Look after your nervous system via movement.
By Chloe Gray
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On the hunt for the best protein powder for women? 10 a Health Editor uses to boost satiety and build muscle
Let the gains, begin.
By Ally Head
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Kendall Jenner and Hailey Bieber swear by the workout - so, is at home Pilates really as effective as going to a class IRL?
Home workouts for the win.
By Anna Bartter
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It's trending on TikTok as the easiest way to boost fitness - so, is walking a good workout?
You asked, we answered.
By Abbi Henderson
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This is exactly how to do Reformer Pilates, arguably the holy grail of workouts for boosting muscle and mobility, from home
Your need-to-knows.
By Chloe Gray
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PT's weigh in: what's a more effective workout, resistance or strength training?
Get the expert-backed low-down.
By Rebecca Shepherd
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It's without doubt the most popular workout right now - but is Pilates actually good for you?
By Abbi Henderson
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Finding mornings tough? 7 Editor-approved sunrise alarm clocks that make waking up easy
Tried and tested by team MC
By Grace Lindsay
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I've been struggling to focus so tried the Pomodoro technique for a week - and it's been game-changing for my productivity and stress levels
Grab those timers.
By Anna Bartter
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Fitness trackers can look good, too - 10 that our MC UK Editors genuinely wear day in, day out
Tried and tested by team Marie Claire UK.
By Ally Head
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Hit a plateau with your at-home Pilates workouts? Try these 7 Pilates bar exercises to level up your practice
Prepare to activate those muscles.
By Rebecca Shepherd
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I used a Pilates ball for three weeks and honestly? My glutes have never felt stronger
What's not to love?
By Sofia Piza
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I tried a wall sits challenge every day for a week - here’s what happened to my strength and endurance
A quad burner, if ever there was one.
By Rebecca Shepherd
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As it soars in popularity - is Pilates really better than weight training for boosting health and muscle tone?
Welcome to the ultimate workout-off.
By Chloe Gray
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As a Fitness Editor who runs most days, I'm buying these 12 products in the Amazon spring sale
Top picks from a certified runner girly.
By Ally Head
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It's official: you don't need a gym, just a kettlebell and 30 minutes to build full-body muscle
The most functional piece of kit.
By Chloe Gray
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Matching loungewear sets make the perfect rest day outfits - 10 of team MC’s top picks
The epitome of cosy and chic.
By Valeza Bakolli
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Top experts confirm: Is 30 minutes of cardio enough to boost your fitness?
Your need-to-knows.
By Abbi Henderson
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I did a 10-minute arm workout every day for a week and honestly? I have a new-found appreciation for upper body sessions
Brace those biceps.
By Anna Bartter
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Keen to take your home workouts up a notch? 7 medicine ball ab moves guaranteed to fire up your entire core
Ready to get a sweat on?
By Anna Bartter