Health and Fitness
The latest Health & Fitness articles from Marie Claire.
Health and Fitness
I trained like an Olympian – and have a newfound respect for their strength, agility, and motivation
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Yogi squats are trending on TikTok with over 7 million views - I tried them every day for a week and can't believe how effective they are
Tight hips, begone.
By Anna Bartter
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16 things you didn’t know about Team GB sprinters Daryll Neita and Laviai Nielsen
Meet our cover stars and two of the athletes representing the UK on the world stage.
By Ally Head
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As the Games reach Paris: 15 of the most medal-worthy Olympic fashion moments throughout history
From Flo Jo's memorable nails to Michelle Kwan's iconic Vera Wang figure skating looks.
By Sofia Piza
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Instructors agree: these are definitively the best Pilates YouTube workouts to stream RN (and they're free)
Roll out those mats and enjoy.
By Anna Bartter
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Keen to boost muscle? Hula hoop workouts are trending for good reason - 5 best to try, chosen by a PT
It's time to move those hips.
By Anna Bartter
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Finally, a challenge that we can get on board with - meet the 75 Soft, an achievable and enjoyable way of working out
It's much more inclusive than 75 Hard.
By Chloe Gray
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Weighted Pilates exercises are one of the easiest ways to take your home sweat sessions up a notch - 5 best to try
Take your training to a whole new level.
By Chloe Gray
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I've worked in the fitness industry for 10+ years and long sworn by daily mobility training - why it's trending RN
It's so much more than stretching.
By Chloe Gray
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Celebrity trainer Louisa Drake's invisible Reformer workout promises to be as effective as in-studio classes - so I tried it
No Reformer? No problem.
By Anna Bartter
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Yusra Mardini on why the Refugee Olympic Team needs our support
From Refugee to Olympian.
By Galia Loupan
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I tried the sports bra that athletes will wear at the Paris Olympics - and it’s become my new go-to for weightlifting
Keep scrolling for my honest thoughts.
By Abbi Henderson
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This year marks the first ever gender-equal Olympics – 14 milestones that highlight how far the Games have come
Inspiration at its finest.
By Abbi Henderson
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As Team GB welcomes more women than men, we ask: why is research on how female bodies best perform so woefully lacking?
It's billed as the first gender equal Olympics, but research isn't keeping up.
By Anna Bartter
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Golden moments: three trailblazing women on finding joy in the everyday
As part of Marie Claire UK’s Women in Sport special, we spoke to three pioneering women at the top of their game about nutrition, wellbeing, and making the most of life’s golden moments
By Marie Claire
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A PT confirms: these double-duty dumbbell workouts are the best for working both your arms and shoulders
Get stronger bis and tris.
By Chloe Gray
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EMOM workouts need a spot in your workout routine, stat – how they're so effective at improving strength and stability
Hello, guns.
By Abbi Henderson
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We're Health Editors who test products day in, day out - and were blown away by the viral Whoop fitness tracker
Here's why.
By Ally Head
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As a nine-time marathon runner, trust me: these are the most handy bits of kit for any distance
You'll use these for years to come.
By Ally Head
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I'm a Pilates-obsessed Shopping Editor, and these are the Pilates products currently on my wish list
Including the softest leggings I’ve ever put on my body.
By Valeza Bakolli
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It's official: these are the best core sculpting Pilates moves you can do for refined, toned muscles
So long, crunches.
By Anna Bartter
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How to restart your workout routine, if you've been busy but feel motivated to get back into fitness
Had an exercise sabbatical? Here's how to restart your workout routine
By Anna Bartter
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Micro shorts are every runner's must-wear RN - 6 top picks you'll wear on repeat
Trust me on this one.
By Ally Head
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Not seeing progress with your strength training workouts? This simple trick will maximise your results
Aka, the key to your fitness gains.
By Abbi Henderson
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23 running shorts that don't ride up, chafe, or sag, sweat tested by a Health Editor who runs most days
Looking for new fit kit? You're in the right place.
By Ally Head
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Chronobiology is the latest wellness trend to go viral – so, is working out at a certain time key to fitness gains?
Your need to knows.
By Abbi Henderson
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Full body exercises are the easiest and most effective way to get fit – a PT's top 6
Keen to build up your fitness?
By Abbi Henderson
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As extremely fussy Health Editors, trust us - these 11 workout tops for women are the best money can buy
Chic, comfy and high-performance buys.
By Ally Head