Health and Fitness
The latest Health & Fitness articles from Marie Claire.
Health and Fitness
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Stop what you're doing: these are the 6 best Pilates band exercises you can do to build strength from home, fast
Simple yet effective.
By Abbi Henderson
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New to fitness but want to see quick results? Resistance band core workouts for beginners are the place to start - 7 best
Easy, effective and affordable - don't sleep on resistance band benefits
By Anna Bartter
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I'm a wellness enthusiast—55 gifts guaranteed to boost self care and make your loved ones smile this festive season
So good you'll want them for yourself, too.
By Ally Head
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I test leggings for a living - these are the 16 best pairs of high waisted gym leggings you can currently buy
That won't roll down, sag, or cut you in half.
By Ally Head
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Ever wondered which is more effective: weekend or weekday workouts? PT's share the definitive answer
Are you team weekdays or weekends?
By Ally Head
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After a seriously effective Pilates workout you can do any time, any place, in ten minutes? 6 best to try today
Sometimes, less is more.
By Anna Bartter
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I wrote my own dopamine menu after seeing them go viral - and can't stress how much it's boosted my wellbeing
This one's worth a try.
By Chloe Gray
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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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Confused about the different types of strength training? A top trainer explains, plus shares which is the most effective
Consider this your complete guide.
By Anna Bartter
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Wellness Wins: I always thought acupressure was a bit woo woo - but the Yogi Bare mat is a total recovery game-changer
I can't recommend it enough.
By Ally Head
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As Editors who work out all the time, trust us - these are the only 5 exercise mats worth your money
Including options for weights, HIIT and everything in between
By Ally Head
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Two thirds of women exercise less during winter - 9 simple ways to stay on track
If you're feeling demotivated or unsafe.
By Ally Head
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Advanced resistance band leg workouts promise to supercharge your strength from home - 5 best exercises to try
Prepare to feel the burn.
By Rebecca Shepherd
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How to cope with bad news — 4 expert tips for dealing with distressing global events
You may not be able to change the situation, but you can change the way you react.
By Ally Head
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How to find happiness in a turbulent world - 17 expert tips
By cultivating a mindset rooted in gratitude, self-compassion, and flexibility, we can create peace - even when the world around us feels unstable.
By Mischa Anouk Smith
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I tried the viral Daisy Keech ab workout with 61M views – here's why I definitely wouldn't recommend it
Not a fan of crunches? Look away now.
By Rebecca Shepherd
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Resistance bands are easily the most effective and affordable piece of fit kit - 7 benefits that will convince you to try
They can even rival dumbbells and barbells.
By Chloe Gray
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Trust the experts with 20+ years of industry experience - 12 best long-sleeved workout tops for cosy, sweat-wicking support
Extensively tested and with the MC UK seal of approval.
By Valeza Bakolli
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Workout leggings with pockets are game-changing - I test kit for a living and these are, hands down, the 13 best pairs
Starting from £14.99.
By Ally Head
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I'm a world-renowned gut health doctor - 5 surprising foods that might be triggering painful bloating this autumn
The more you know...
By Ally Head
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I've worked in the health industry for ten years - and I can safely say I'd avoid these 6 fitness trends at all costs
Trust me on this one.
By Ally Head
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It's the perfect time to cosy up with the 10 best wellness journals for productivity, gratitude and self-care
Tried and tested by team MC.
By Grace Lindsay
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A top expert answers - can you do Pilates effectively at home without spending money on equipment?
The question you've all been asking.
By Ally Head
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I'm the first to ignore viral fitness trends - but, as a Health Editor, can't stress how much I'm loving the Winter Arc challenge
This one gets my seal of approval.
By Ally Head
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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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Glucose Goddess recipes promise stable energy and minimal midday hunger pangs - 5 to try
Recipes your taste buds (and blood sugar levels) will be thankful for.
By Rebecca Shepherd
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I'm a qualified trainer who's been strength training for 10 years – why deadlifts are my favourite full-body exercise
They're *seriously* effective.
By Abbi Henderson