Health and Fitness
The latest Health & Fitness articles from Marie Claire.
Health and Fitness
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11 world-renowned health pros share their biggest life lesson from this year - and you could learn a lot from them
Tips from the top.
By Ally Head
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I practically live in cross-waist leggings - and after testing, these are the most supportive, stylish and comfortable pairs
The best cross-waist leggings work for more than just exercise.
By Amelia Yeomans
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I tried leg circles, the raved-about Pilates move, every day for a week - and finally released years of hip stiffness
Leg circles are one of the OG Pilates moves.
By Anna Bartter
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I’ve been doing a 5-minute yoga challenge before bed - and it’s helped me breeze through the frantic festive season in a more restful state
‘Tis the season to be zen.
By Rebecca Shepherd
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This bodyweight move been hailed as the most effective core workout of all time - and after trying for two weeks, I'm blown away
Underestimate the bird dog at your peril.
By Anna Bartter
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Keen to up your movement and build a strong base without a gym? 5 best home leg workouts to try
For strength, balance and agility, we all could do with a strong base.
By Camille Dubuis-Welch
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Matching loungewear sets make the perfect cosy winter outfits - 16 of team MC’s top picks
The epitome of cosy and chic
By Valeza Bakolli
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Walking with a weighted vest promises to supercharge your strolls - I tried it for a month and can't tell you how much I've loved it
Weight training while walking for the win.
By Anna Bartter
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I've spent my career analysing wellness trends - trust me, these 14 workouts, health hacks and supplements will go viral in 2025
Wellness isn't going anywhere next year.
By Ally Head
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Feeling frazzled RN? Your fail-safe guide to how to boost calm, any place, any time
Top pros share how they keep their cool.
By Camille Dubuis-Welch
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Indoor walking exercises are seriously effective at boosting fitness and mood when you're busy - 5 a PT does herself
Get your steps in without stepping foot outside.
By Anna Bartter
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Heard of the 6-6-6 walking challenge? After trying for a week, I'm not a fan - here's how I made it work for me
Worth a try? Or worth side stepping?
By Rebecca Shepherd
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I've convinced my entire family to get the SURI toothbrush - here's why you'll want to invest in one, too
Sustainable, chic and effective? Gimme
By Valeza Bakolli
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Jam-packed social calendar? These are officially the best 10-minute kettlebell workouts to supercharge strength, power, and cardio fitness, stat
You're welcome.
By Abbi Henderson
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It's a super busy time of year - Em the Nutritionist shares her 7 go-to health hacks for balancing Christmas fun with nutrient-dense foods
'Tis the season, after all.
By Ally Head
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It's one of the most expensive months of the year - 5 free Pilates workouts that are so good, trainers recommend them to clients
Workouts for newbies and pros.
By Anna Bartter
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Tight on time but want to hit your fitness goals? 7 best YouTube workouts that'll build muscle in no time
Yes, you can get strong from home.
By Anna Bartter
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Too busy for sweat sessions RN? 9 benefits of walking workouts that'll make working out more fun, less chore
A firm favourite.
By Abbi Henderson
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I've spoken to top PTs - 5 intermediate resistance band workouts that'll level up your full-body sessions
The not-so-secret secret to getting stronger at home.
By Rebecca Shepherd
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Boosting lower body strength doesn't need to be complicated - 7 glute-focused Pilates workouts to do from home that *really* work
Get ready to feel the burn.
By Anna Bartter
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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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Being outside is one of the most effective ways to boost calm - 4 invaluable lessons I learnt from an off-grid weekend
It's a busy time of year - but sometimes, all it takes to boost calm is to step outside.
By Ally Head
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Keen to get strong? These are the best YouTube workouts for beginners to boost fitness and tone from home
A stronger you starts here.
By Rebecca Shepherd
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Call off your search - we've asked world-renowned experts and confirm these are the 9 best Pilates workouts of all time
Pilates, wrapped.
By Anna Bartter
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Keen to take your Pilates practice to the next level? Trust me, you need to have Power Pilates on your radar - here's why
Pilates, but make it power.
By Anna Bartter
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Indoor walking workouts are trending - after trying them for 7 days, my step count has never been higher
Just in time for the colder months.
By Rebecca Shepherd
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You don't need hours or a gym to build core strength - 7 PT-approved ab home workouts under 30 minutes
Abs of steel, coming your way.
By Anna Bartter