Health and Fitness
The latest Health & Fitness articles from Marie Claire.
Health and Fitness
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Not sure what to wear to Reformer Pilates? 12 fashionable and functional picks to level up your next workout
These outfit formulas are your key to a comfortable Reformer class.
By Amelia Yeomans
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Love simple yet effective sweat sessions? 6 advanced resistance band arm workouts to try
Upgrade arm day, stat.
By Anna Bartter
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Fitness trackers can look good, too - 14 that our MC UK Editors genuinely wear day in, day out
Tried and tested by Team MC UK.
By Ally Head
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As Pilates instructors and Health Editors, trust us - these are the only Pilates clothes worth your money
From longline bras to leggings and everything in between.
By Chloe Gray
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You don't need a gym to get strong: 6 advanced resistance band core workouts experts recommend
Up the ante on your home core workouts today.
By Anna Bartter
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I tried doing the humble cat-cow pose every day for two weeks to help me ease some tightness and tension in my back - here’s what I discovered
A more supple spine, here I come...
By Rebecca Shepherd
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Wellness patches claiming to boost energy, mood and more are all the rage RN - but do they really work? We ask top experts
Is better health really just a stick-on patch away?
By Anna Bartter
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Wondering whether you should take probiotics? As a world-leading gut health scientist, you might be surprised by my take
In an MC UK exclusive, we deep dive into the latest research.
By Dr Megan Rossi
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Indoor step workouts are trending - and promise to be a seriously enjoyable way to boost both fitness and mood
The 80s have called, and they want their workouts back.
By Anna Bartter
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I was one of the first in the world to try lululemon's new Glow Up range - and think they might just be the brand's best designs yet
A sweat-wicking, sculpting dream.
By Ally Head
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As more brands launch their own alternatives, we ask top dieticians: Do anti-glucose spike supplements actually work?
Seriously effective or serious fad?
By Anna Bartter
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Keen to find out: does Pilates build muscle? Me too - after asking instructors, here’s why they had to say
Experts give us the down low.
By Rebecca Shepherd
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I'm a world-renowned psychotherapist - why mastering your emotions is the key to overall wellbeing
"Authenticity involves acknowledging your feelings and deliberately deciding how to express them."
By Ally Head
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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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Resistance bands are one of the most versatile pieces of kit out there - 6 that experts use day in, day out
You'll be surprised by how these bands can improve your workout.
By Amelia Yeomans
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Stop what you're doing: 7 best Pilates exercises for legs to boost tone from home, according to top instructors
Looking for fresh inspiration for your next home workout?
By Katie Sims
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New to strength training from home? 7 effective yet simple dumbbell exercises for beginners to kickstart your strength
No gym membership? No problem.
By Anna Bartter
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Serious about building strength this year? These are the top 7 Pilates moves a coach recommends for building muscle
Earn your strength stripes right here.
By Anna Bartter
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We're Health Editors that live in Adanola gear—here are the products we own and adore
Incredibly comfy, chic and affordable, our Adanola top picks tick all the right boxes.
By Valeza Bakolli
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I tried vertical Pilates, the Internet's favourite new Pilates form - and I'm, in a word, obsessed
This one's not for the faint-hearted.
By Anna Bartter
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I tried this trending gut supplement every day for two weeks - and am surprised by how much it's helped my bloating
Gut health >
By Georgia Lockstone
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Yoga flares are all the rage RN - we've tried countless pairs and these are, hands down, the 6 best
Most importantly, they're suitable for all heights.
By Amelia Yeomans
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Wellness Wins: I use my BetterMe ankle weights nearly every day - and can't believe how much they've levelled up my home workouts
A simple, affordable and effective home workout tool that you'll really use? I'm sold.
By Ally Head
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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 £17.99.
By Ally Head
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I fell in love with hiking for fitness last year – and can't believe how much it's boosted my mood and fitness
A social and scenic way to work up a sweat.
By Georgia Lockstone
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I thought I'd hate hot yoga - but I've been shocked by how much it's transformed my fitness and flexibility
In a word: I'm hooked.
By Jadie Troy-Pryde
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I tried working out with a Pilates ring for two weeks - and how I got on might surprise you
It's not dubbed the ring of fire for nothing
By Anna Bartter