Health and Fitness
The latest Health & Fitness articles from Marie Claire.
Health and Fitness
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Introducing Stepperton, the viral TikTok workout that promises to make your sweat sessions more fun than ever
EYNTK about TikTok's latest fitness obsession.
By Anna Bartter
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I've been doing this simple at-home strength move for three months – and it's massively improved my lower-body strength and stability
Strength, levelled up.
By Abbi Henderson
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I've just got back into tennis - and I can't tell you how much it's improved my fitness, strength and mood
Ready, set, play.
By Anna Bartter
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I tried wall squats every day for a week - and can't believe how much of a workout they are
Prepare to be humbled.
By Anna Bartter
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Cadillac Pilates is having a moment with celebs including Kate Hudson and Hilary Duff - why you need to try it
Prepare to take your stretch session up in the air.
By Liz Connor
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I tried the trending Shrimp challenge - and learnt an unbelievable amount about my fitness
Shrimp challenge, accepted.
By Anna Bartter
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PSA: these are the only 9 Pilates leggings team MC UK recommend, no slippery or restrictive styles in sight
Supportive, breathable and so, so soft.
By Valeza Bakolli
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Pilates is everyone's favourite workout RN – but is 20 minutes enough to improve your strength and muscle tone?
It's time to see what the experts and science have to say…
By Rebecca Shepherd
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Glute bridges are trending - I tried them every other day and wow, my muscles are very thankful
Despite its name, this exercise isn’t just for your glutes
By Rebecca Shepherd
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Yin yoga is loved by Miley Cyrus, Dua Lipa and Rihanna - how it boosts calm and strength from home
And... breathe.
By Abbi Henderson
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It's without doubt the most popular workout of the year - so, is Reformer Pilates a form of strength training?
Two Pilates pros hash it out.
By Rebecca Shepherd
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Resistance training is set to be the sweat session of the summer - your guide to why it's so effective
HIIT is old news, people.
By Liz Connor
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Pilates sculpt bars are currently trending - so, are they really an effective tool for building muscle from home?
EYNTK about this nifty piece of kit.
By Anna Bartter
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Oil pulling is exploding in popularity RN - to ascertain what it *actually* does, I gave the viral trend a go
Before you try out the latest health trend, here’s what the experts think
By Valeza Bakolli
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Searches for sports skirts are up 2,100% this month - here are the only ones team MC UK actually rate
Enter: the perfect addition to your summer workout wardrobe.
By Valeza Bakolli
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Pilates sculpt bar workouts are the new wall Pilates - 5 workouts that promise to level up your strength
Move over, wall Pilates.
By Anna Bartter
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I'm going on holiday this month - 6 fitness essentials I swear by for keeping me on track while I'm away
You're welcome.
By Ally Head
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These tricks for building a simple yet effective morning workout routine have drastically improved my fitness
It doesn't need to be all 5am starts and ten miles for breakfast.
By Ally Head
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I'm a Health Editor who sceptically said yes to my first retreat - and these 5 health tips I learnt from a nutritionist were truly game-changing
They're obvious, but absolutely worth giving a go.
By Ally Head
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A personal trainer confirms: this is, hands down, the best workout to try if you're new to strength training
This is the workout you didn't know you needed.
By Anna Bartter
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Shoulder exercises promise to improve both your posture and strength - 5 to add to your next workout
*Bookmarks for later*
By Chloe Gray
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Keen to invest in the best gym wear? Fitness experts confirm these are officially the 19 best items you can buy
Here's what the pros genuinely wear day in, day out
By Grace Lindsay
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I tried the Tracy Anderson method for seven days - and can't quite believe how tough it was
She's renowned as one of the best trainers in the world, so I gave her classes a go
By Katie Baxter
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Low impact strength training is set to be the workout of the year – how it promises to boost muscle and metabolism
Your need to knows.
By Abbi Henderson
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I ignore health hacks that promise the world - but, after six months, am impressed by the changes I've noticed since drinking electrolytes
Trust me on this one.
By Ally Head
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Somatic workouts are fast becoming one of the most popular workouts of the year - 5 free sessions a PT recommends
It’s time to get in tune with your body.
By Katie Baxter
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I used a weighted hula hoop every day for a week - and couldn't believe how tough it was
TikTok made me do it.
By Anna Bartter