Health and Fitness
The latest Health & Fitness articles from Marie Claire.
Health and Fitness
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Keen to know how to run for longer? 12 simple ways to make upping your mileage seem easy, according to the pros
Whether it's 5km, 10km, or a half marathon, our experts have got you covered.
By Ally Head
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I'm a 9x marathoner who likes looking and feeling their best. Enter: the functional but fashionable race day outfits I swear by
These outfit formulas almost guarantee you a PB.
By Ally Head
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Micro shorts are every runner's must-wear RN - 8 top picks you'll wear on repeat
Trust me on this one.
By Ally Head
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I used to hate running - but this type of training helped me run three sub-90-minute half marathons
Keen to improve your speed?
By Ally Head
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Walking workouts are the hottest form of exercise RN - 5 best for beginners to boost fitness and mood
Your ultimate guide.
By Katie Sims
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As extremely fussy Health Editors, trust us - these 10 workout tops for women are the best money can buy
Chic, comfy and high-performance buys.
By Ally Head
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Stop what you're doing: these are, hands down, the best wall Pilates workouts for the core, according to top instructors
Rigs at the ready.
By Katie Sims
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Road To Recovery: I won't be making the London Marathon start line. But that doesn't mean the dream is dead
This year’s mood? Patience, persistence and the power of a keep-on-keeping-on-attitude.
By Ally Head
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Resistance training isn't going anywhere this year - 8 exercises for longevity, bone health and muscle build
Build a stronger body for life.
By Anna Bartter
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Short on time but keen to boost body and mind? Top experts share their go-to 10-minute yoga flows
Guaranteed to make you feel grounded.
By Ashleigh Spiliopoulou
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Jump training workouts are being hailed as the best longevity workout you can do - a top personal trainer shares their guide
Jump to it...
By Katie Sims
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It's the must-have bit of fit kit of the year - a fitness expert shares their top 5 tips for choosing a walking pad
This year's fitness must-buy.
By Katie Sims
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I tried Pilates roll-downs every day for a week - and was amazed at how quickly it eased years of stiffness
Consider my spine more mobile than before.
By Rebecca Shepherd
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Bent-over rows are raved about for building upper body strength - 7 variations that are better for building muscle, strength and tone
Don't skip upper body day.
By Anna Bartter
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On the hunt for the best protein powder for women? 9 a Health Editor uses to boost satiety and build muscle
Let the gains, begin.
By Ally Head
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Pink activewear is officially the must-wear trend of the season - 9 items our Health Editors can't stop wearing
Make your workout even more fun with a pop of pink.
By Amelia Yeomans
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Spring has finally sprung - 6 best outdoor workouts that are totally free and boost both body and mind
Soak in the nature and boost Vitamin D *and* endorphins.
By Anna Bartter
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I tried Pilates roll ups, arguably the simplest yet most effective Pilates move, every day for a week - and I've never felt so mobile
A classical Pilates move for the win.
By Anna Bartter
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Sustainable activewear brands are a great way to make your workout more conscious - 14 to have on your radar
Do your bit and sweat in planet-friendly kit.
By Ally Head
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Power walking is the latest trending workout - and it promises to supercharge your health in the simplest way
Keen to find out more? Step this way...
By Rebecca Shepherd
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I'm a Shopping Editor who worked out for most of their pregnancy - 9 pieces of maternity workout gear that I swore by
Looking for some bump-friendly athleisure? Look no further
By Valeza Bakolli
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Rotational exercises are an often-forgotten workout move powerhouse - 7 that build core stability and reduce injury
Easy, effective and essential? We're all in.
By Anna Bartter
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Resistance bands are a seriously effective tool for growing your glutes - 6 best banded glute workouts for beginners
Get strong from home.
By Katie Sims
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Road To Recovery: I'm a Health Editor and marathon runner who’s long struggled to make recovery a habit - enter, my lazy girl's guide to R&R
Recovery is all too easy to skip when you’re busy, but it’s as essential as working out to boost wellbeing - which is where these handy tips come in.
By Ally Head
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Eager to build a strong, stable core from home? 7 advanced Pilates core exercises that coaches do themselves
Stability, strength *and* control? It's a yes from us.
By Anna Bartter
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Stuck for warm weather exercise gear? These 7 spring workout sets from our Editors' favourite brands have you covered
Don't let sweat cramp your style.
By Amelia Yeomans
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Classical Pilates is raved about worldwide as the most effective type of Pilates you can do - 8 exercises that instructors recommend
Tried, tested and trusted moves.
By Katie Sims