Health and Fitness
The latest Health & Fitness articles from Marie Claire.
Health and Fitness
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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'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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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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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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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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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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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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I'm a leading women's health expert - 10 menopause supplements to know about that actually ease symptoms
Can you guess?
By Alice Smellie