Health and Fitness
The latest Health & Fitness articles from Marie Claire.
Health and Fitness
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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
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Pilates balls promise to be the fastest way to supercharge your core - 7 home moves to try for a strong, defined midsection
Not a crunch in sight.
By Anna Bartter
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8 forms of mental health help that promise to calm your mind, whatever you're currently facing
This Mental Health Awareness Day, know this: you are never alone.
By Ally Head
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Pilates slider exercises are as effective as Reformer Pilates - 8 moves to boost core strength and flexibility from home
Get ready to feel the burn.
By Anna Bartter
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Davina McCall is on a mission to end menopause stigma - and she's going to stop at nothing
"This is still happening, people."
By Ally Head
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Keen to hunker down while getting strong? Pros agree: these are the best at-home strength training workouts of all time
Stay home, get strong.
By Anna Bartter
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I hated running for over a decade - but this small change made me love it, so much so I just *actually* enjoyed a race
It took years of trying, but I'm a convert.
By Jadie Troy-Pryde
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Kourtney Kardashian just launched an Ozempic style supplement - but experts are warning against taking it
If it sounds too good to be true, then it probably is.
By Anna Bartter
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Pilates bands are the latest affordable way to boost your at-home workouts - 6 Editor and expert-approved top picks
Up your workouts for less.
By Valeza Bakolli
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Looking to lose fat and build lean muscle? A dietician's cheat sheet, plus why eating enough protein is key
Not just for gym bros.
By Ally Head
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I've been working out regularly for nearly 10 years – and these low impact exercises are unquestionably my go-to's
Low impact yet high reward.
By Abbi Henderson
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This is how to thrive, rather than survive, during menopause, according to world-renowned experts
In celebration of Menopause Awareness Month, meet our experts.
By Ally Head
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They've long been called the crème de la crème of workout moves – so, how effective are planks really?
Add this power move to your weekly rotation.
By Abbi Henderson
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Energy dipped since the season has changed? This is the supplement you need to be taking, stat
Shockingly, the majority of Brits have low levels of this one, very important vitamin - and it’s easy to rectify.
By Ally Head
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Wellness Wins: This supplement has been dubbed a “magic potion” - and after two years of testing, I concur
ARTAH’s best-selling electrolyte is the real deal.
By Ally Head
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Ever heard of circuit training? Why it's one of the best workouts for boosting both strength and cardio fitness
An oldie but a goodie.
By Abbi Henderson
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Low-intensity strength training is currently at breakout on Google - why it's arguably one of the best workouts you can do
Build muscle *and* confidence.
By Chloe Gray
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I've been testing this at-home Reformer Pilates machine for three months - and I'm, in a word, obsessed
Yes, you can do Reformer Pilates at home.
By Anna Bartter
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Feeling Autumnal? I'm fussy, but these get my vote as the best walking workout clothes for your next cosy girl walk
Bring on the ankle weights, matching sets and PSLs.
By Valeza Bakolli
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I did pistol squats every day for a week - and my legs have never felt so strong
Fire up those glutes and quads with this elevated squat move.
By Anna Bartter
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As a Shopping Editor who prizes sustainability, affordability and performance, I'm obsessed with BAM activewear - 8 top picks
Sustainable activewear that actually performs? Yes, please.
By Valeza Bakolli
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Mouth taping is the latest viral wellness trend doing the rounds. So, does it really supercharge your health?
Seen influencers raving about the trend on your social feeds?
By Anna Bartter
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I'm a Health Editor who's tried 100's of shoes - these are officially the best gym trainers you can buy
For running, weight training, walking, and more.
By Ally Head
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I tried the viral "lazy girl workout" that has 60 million posts on TikTok and counting - so, is it as effective as it promises?
The answer to our September slump?
By Anna Bartter
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I'm a Health Editor who doesn't believe in training around your cycle - here's what I do instead
Matching your workout to your period phase works for some, but not me.
By Chloe Gray
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We asked a record-breaking athlete for her 10km training tips - trust us, you're almost guaranteed a new PB with this advice
Keen to up your speed?
By Ally Head