Health and Fitness
The latest Health & Fitness articles from Marie Claire.
Health and Fitness
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I tried working out with a Pilates ring for two weeks - and how I got on might surprise you
It's not dubbed the ring of fire for nothing.
By Anna Bartter
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As tenniscore soars in popularity: 7 tennis outfits that look chic and perform better, tested by team MC
Channel your inner Zendaya.
By Grace Lindsay
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This is your failsafe guide to how to stay fit in your 60s, according to top pros
Top tips from experts in the know.
By Abbi Henderson
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Strength training at home without equipment promises to boost lean muscle in no time - 7 workouts to try
No equipment? No problem.
By Anna Bartter
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Free weight exercises promise to boost both muscle and tone - 6 to add to your next sweat session
Effective from both home and the gym.
By Abbi Henderson
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Celebrities and PTs alike love strength training - 7 seriously effective 20-minute dumbbell workouts you can do from home
Short, simple workouts FTW.
By Chloe Gray
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Cardio workouts at home are arguably the simplest way to get fit - 7 PT-approved workouts to try
Forget the gym.
By Anna Bartter
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11 best gym shorts to buy for hot, sweaty workouts now the weather is finally warming up
Tried and tested by our board of experts
By Chloe Gray
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I’m a Health Editor who regularly runs marathons - 7 mental endurance tips that have changed my life
Plus, how building mental resilience can boost all aspects of your life.
By Ally Head
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Ever wondered, what kind of workout is Pilates? Your guide to the viral workout loved by celebs and PTs
Your need-to-knows.
By Abbi Henderson
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I'm a Health Editor who's tried 100's of shoes - these are officially the best gym trainers you can buy
For running, weight training, walking, and more.
By Ally Head
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As Oatzempic trends as an at-home version of Ozempic - top pros warn it's yet another damaging health fad
Here, they explain exactly why it's so dangerous.
By Chloe Gray
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New to running and keen to know how to run a mile without stopping? Try these 7 simple tricks
Get ready to enter your running era.
By Anna Bartter
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Reformer Pilates classes are spenny - trust me, these at-home machines offer the same results for less
An investment purchase, if ever we’ve seen one.
By Valeza Bakolli
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"I started running in lockdown for my mental health - four years on, I'm one of the fastest female marathon runners in the UK"
Here's how Anya did it.
By Ally Head
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These are the 10 best core activations you can do to fire up your abs, according to top PTs
Not a crunch in sight.
By Anna Bartter
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When it comes to workout tops for women, we're super fussy - but these 10 come MCUK editor-approved
High quality and chic
By Ally Head
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I've run nine marathons - 15 things you need to know before running your first 26.2
Let the running experts impart their wisdom.
By Ally Head
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I tried goblet squats every day for 7 days and wow - my core strength and balance has never been better
Prepare for your lower body to be humbled.
By Rebecca Shepherd
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It's loved by celebrities and trainers alike - so, is there any truth in the claim Pilates can transform your body?
A deep dive into the current research.
By Anna Bartter
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It's the trending workout of the moment - 6 best Pilates exercises for beginners, if you're keen to try it
Calling all newbies - these are the top moves to learn
By Rebecca Shepherd
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As Fitness Editors who've spent eight years testing for the perfect sports bra - these 12 get our vote
Trust me on this one.
By Ally Head
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Can you build muscle with bodyweight exercises? Here's what top PTs had to say
Spoiler alert: you can, but there are a few caveats.
By Rebecca Shepherd
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These 8 affordable Stanley Cup alternatives are *almost* as good as the real thing
Trust me - I’m obsessed with my Stanley Cup
By Valeza Bakolli
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This is exactly how to get fit - and stay fit - in your 50s, according to a top expert who trains clients every day
Your ultimate guide.
By Ally Head
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As a seasoned runner, I can’t even begin to tell you everything that’s wrong with the Nike US Olympic kit
Once again, women are being set up for failure in sport. Here’s where it all went wrong
By Ally Head
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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