Health and Fitness
The latest Health & Fitness articles from Marie Claire.
Health and Fitness
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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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Heard of STOTT Pilates? It's the latest trending low-impact workout promising to boost tone, strength and more
This is classical Pilates, reimagined.
By Rebecca Shepherd
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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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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
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We asked anti-ageing experts for their honest take on the wildly popular NMN supplement - and they have some thoughts
Can a supplement ever really be the fountain of youth?
By Frances Daniels
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I was eager to up the ante on my walks so tried Nordic walking every day for a week - and feel it's levelled up my cardio fitness
Who knew holding poles was such hard work?
By Anna Bartter
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Your mouth-gut axis is way more important than you think – how poor oral hygiene can impact your health
This one's worth reading.
By Abbi Henderson
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Leopard print activewear perfectly balances style and substance - MC UK Editors share their 8 top picks
Transition from the gym to brunch dates with no need for an outfit change.
By Amelia Yeomans
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These are, hands down, the 10 best hydration vests according to runners who workout most days
Whether you're a casual runner or training for your next marathon.
By Sofia Piza
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I tried pull ups for two weeks - and can't believe how challenging yet rewarding they were
Tough and daunting, sure, but also incredibly gratifying, once you master the technique.
By Katie Scott
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As a Health Writer, I approach nutrition trends with caution - but was surprised by how I felt after drinking cucumber water every day for two weeks
A daily refreshing hydration hit? It's a yes from me.
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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Overwhelmed with supplement advice RN? Us too - 6 nutritionists share the only supplements they take
Add these to basket for a wellbeing boost.
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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Prefer home workouts? 7 advanced resistance band glute workouts that'll level up your sessions
Grab a band and prepare to feel the burn.
By Anna Bartter
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The experts have spoken—these are, hands down, the best Pilates accessories of all time
Look no further for all the Pilates kit you'll ever need.
By Amelia Yeomans
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Skipped alcohol this month? 7 surprising Dry January benefits that'll convince you to keep going
Congratulations - you’re almost there.
By Frances Daniels
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I tried Reformer Pilates at home using just a foam roller - and my core feels transformed
It may be the Reformer alternative we've all been looking for.
By Katie Sims
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Constantly hungry? You might not be eating enough protein – 6 signs you're not hitting your daily target
Your need to knows.
By Abbi Henderson