Health and Fitness
The latest Health & Fitness articles from Marie Claire.
Health and Fitness
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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
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I totally avoid fad diets as a Health Editor - but this spring reset made me feel the best I've felt in months
Keen to give your mind and body a boost?
By Ally Head
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I used to hate running - but this type of training just helped me to run my second sub 1.30 half marathon
Keen to improve your speed?
By Ally Head
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I asked fitness experts for their Pilates top recommendations - these 12 were, hands down, their favourites
For expert and editor-approved picks, read on
By Valeza Bakolli
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These are officially the best yoga clothes you can buy, according to yogis, coaches and fitness Editors
We've triangle posed our way through many different brands.
By Chloe Gray
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We've been testing for years: 10 gym bags that MC Editors use day in, day out
Gym bags that actually go with our day-to-day outfits? Yes please.
By Valeza Bakolli
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I tried the Lumen device to track my metabolism for six months - and learnt an unbelievable amount about my body
Does it actually work?
By Sunil Makan
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I tried these PT-approved running tips for two weeks – and have been pleasantly surprised by the results
It's time to lace those trainers.
By Anna Bartter
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Somatic exercise has gone viral promising to lower cortisol levels, ease stress, and boost health - so, does it actually work?
Look after your nervous system via movement.
By Chloe Gray
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On the hunt for the best protein powder for women? 10 a Health Editor uses to boost satiety and build muscle
Let the gains, begin.
By Ally Head