Health and Fitness
The latest Health & Fitness articles from Marie Claire.
Health and Fitness
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Stop what you're doing: these are the 6 best Pilates band exercises you can do to build strength from home, fast
Simple yet effective.
By Abbi Henderson
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New to fitness but want to see quick results? Resistance band core workouts for beginners are the place to start - 7 best
Easy, effective and affordable - don't sleep on resistance band benefits
By Anna Bartter
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Ever wondered which is more effective: weekend or weekday workouts? PT's share the definitive answer
Are you team weekdays or weekends?
By Ally Head
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I wrote my own dopamine menu after seeing them go viral - and can't stress how much it's boosted my wellbeing
This one's worth a try.
By Chloe Gray
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Confused about the different types of strength training? A top trainer explains, plus shares which is the most effective
Consider this your complete guide.
By Anna Bartter
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Wellness Wins: I always thought acupressure was a bit woo woo - but the Yogi Bare mat is a total recovery game-changer
I can't recommend it enough.
By Ally Head
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Two thirds of women exercise less during winter - 9 simple ways to stay on track
If you're feeling demotivated or unsafe.
By Ally Head
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Advanced resistance band leg workouts promise to supercharge your strength from home - 5 best exercises to try
Prepare to feel the burn.
By Rebecca Shepherd
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How to find happiness in a turbulent world - 17 expert tips
By cultivating a mindset rooted in gratitude, self-compassion, and flexibility, we can create peace - even when the world around us feels unstable.
By Mischa Anouk Smith
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Resistance bands are easily the most effective and affordable piece of fit kit - 7 benefits that will convince you to try
They can even rival dumbbells and barbells.
By Chloe Gray
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Trust the experts with 20+ years of industry experience - 12 best long-sleeved workout tops for cosy, sweat-wicking support
Extensively tested and with the MC UK seal of approval.
By Valeza Bakolli
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I'm a 9x marathon runner who works out five times a week - 6 tips for making winter training enjoyable
Trust me - these are game-changing.
By Ally Head
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I'm a world-renowned gut health doctor - 5 surprising foods that might be triggering painful bloating this autumn
The more you know...
By Ally Head
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I've worked in the health industry for ten years - and I can safely say I'd avoid these 6 fitness trends at all costs
Trust me on this one.
By Ally Head
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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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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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Lunges are hailed as the most elite of workout moves - so, are they effective for improving muscle, stability and strength?
Your need to knows.
By Chloe Gray
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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