Health and Fitness
The latest Health & Fitness articles from Marie Claire.
Health and Fitness
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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
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Trust me, I'm a personal trainer - these are the foolproof ways to make your resistance band workouts even more effective
You're welcome.
By Ally Head
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Celebrities are raving about sauna blankets right now - I tried one after hearing that it can boost recovery and reduce muscle soreness
Is the sweat worth the hype?
By Anna Bartter
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I tried the viral 12-3-30 workout for a month - here's why the results really surprised me
Yes, really.
By Grace Lindsay
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Hailey Bieber’s signature breakfast has gone insanely viral - here, a top nutritionist shares how to make it yourself at home
Start the day in a nutrient-dense way.
By Ally Head
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No equipment? No problem - these are officially the best bodyweight strength training exercises to do from home
Get strong, at home.
By Anna Bartter
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These are, hands down, the best petite gym leggings that money can buy according to our 5ft 1 Editors
No slouchy ankles here, thank you
By Ally Head
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I did 15 minutes of Pilates every day - and loved it so much, it's become one of my go-to workouts
Diary packed with plans? Try this game-changing fitness challenge.
By Liz Connor
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Lunges are hailed as the most elite of workout moves - so, are they effective for improving muscle, stability and strength?
Your need to knows.
By Chloe Gray
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I tried TikTok's viral exercise snacking trend - and had no idea it'd be the answer to my fitness slump
As new research finds that bouts of "micro exercise" may be better for fat burn and metabolism.
By Dionne Brighton
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Moving your cardio workouts indoors in anticipation of winter? Top coaches confirm: 10 best treadmill workouts
Easy to follow *and* effective.
By Abbi Henderson
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Switching to cosy home workouts for autumn? These 5 living room workouts to supercharge muscle and strength
PT-approved.
By Abbi Henderson
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Celebrities and influencers are calling cottage cheese the next superfood - so, do nutritionists agree?
It's definitely a love/hare thing.
By Anna Bartter
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Trust me, I'm a fitness trainer - why the 5-10-15 workout could be the most efficient way to improve strength and fitness
Get this one banked.
By Chloe Gray
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Resistance band core workouts are effective, easy and completely free - 5 best to try at home today
Prepare to work those abs and obliques.
By Anna Bartter
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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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Cosy-girl autumn walks are trending - 8 expert-backed, simple and reliable ways to make your strolls more effective
Enter your cosy girl era while boosting your wellbeing.
By Anna Bartter
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Matching loungewear sets make the perfect cosy autumn outfits - 12 of team MC’s top picks
The epitome of cosy and chic.
By Valeza Bakolli
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Squats are hailed as the most elite of workout moves - so, are they effective for improving balance, muscle and posture?
Your need-to-knows.
By Chloe Gray
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I've run nine marathons - 15 things you need to know before running your first 26.2
As Ruth Chepngetich breaks the women's marathon world record in a time of 2:09:57.
By Ally Head
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I'm embracing my soft girl era - these are the workouts I return to for boosting calm and body confidence
Meet Autumn 2024’s answer to listening to your body.
By Rebecca Shepherd
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Keen to boost relaxation, mood and strength? Experts explain why somatic Pilates is the best home workout you can do
A practice that’s actually very mindful (and demure)
By Rebecca Shepherd