Health and Fitness
The latest Health & Fitness articles from Marie Claire.
Health and Fitness
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Seen the hype around Pilates and wondering which type is best? Your guide to choosing the right session for you
Mat, classical, Tower or Reformer?
By Chloe Gray
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Wrist weights are affordable, effective, and easy to use – 5 benefits of using them that prove they'll transform your workout routine
A deep dive into the trending bit of kit.
By Abbi Henderson
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Trust me, I'm a fitness trainer - gym breaks might actually be the key to boosting your physical and mental wellbeing
Time off can be a great thing.
By Chloe Gray
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Nearly 80% of the Team GB mums won medals at the Olympics - so why are mothers still being underestimated in sport?
Seven out of nine of the mothers competing earned a place on the podium.
By Anna Bartter
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Google Search for Lion's Mane gummies is at breakout RN - so, do they actually work to boost brain function, memory and focus?
Game-changing medicinal mushroom or just another food fad?
By Rebecca Shepherd
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I asked health experts and Editors for the best weights for home gyms - these 9 will get you results *and* save you money over time
For when a set of water bottles will no longer cut it
By Valeza Bakolli
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As cost-conscious, fussy Editors, these high street activewear picks tick all the right boxes - and are under £50
Because high quality activewear doesn’t have to cost the earth.
By Valeza Bakolli
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Ankle weights are the hottest piece of workout kit this year – how they build strength from home
So, is it worth investing?
By Abbi Henderson
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What is functional strength training? Your guide to the trending workout that builds muscle for life
Is it really *the* most effective way of training?
By Chloe Gray
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Charley Hull talks self care, confidence and the most pressing issues for female pro golfers today
As part of our Women in Sport special this summer, the British golf pro shares life lessons from her exciting career.
By Jenny Proudfoot
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Jess Ennis Hill chats motherhood, menstrual cycles and investing in workout kit that makes you feel great
Life lessons from the three-time world champion.
By Ally Head
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I can’t believe I slept on Free People activewear for so long - here’s why I’m obsessed (and you should be too)
Team MC UK can’t get enough of this kit.
By Valeza Bakolli
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Trust me, I'm a Health Editor - WUKA’s period swimwear is the best investment you'll make all summer
Functional, fashionable swimwear from a genuinely sustainable brand? It’s a yes from us.
By Ally Head
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How the trending 5-4-3-2-1 technique promises to boost calm and ease tension in just minutes
An expert gives their verdict on the viral method.
By Chloe Gray
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I'm a top personal trainer - trust me when I say, these are the only 5 holiday workouts worth your time
You're welcome.
By Ally Head
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Looking to level up your home workouts? I'm currently sold on the benefits of Pilates rings - 6 I have my eye on
It’s time to get familiar with the "Magic O"
By Valeza Bakolli
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Emma Raducanu talks self care, bouncing back from injury and why there's more to life than tennis
As part of our Women in Sport special this summer, the British tennis pro shares life lessons from her already triumphant career.
By Jenny Proudfoot
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Celebrities are obsessed with this handy bit of strength training kit - so, is it really unrivalled at boosting muscle strength and tone?
Your need to knows.
By Abbi Henderson
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I trained like an Olympian – and have a newfound respect for their strength, agility, and motivation
By Abbi Henderson
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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