<![CDATA[ Latest from Marie Claire UK in Weight-training ]]> https://www.marieclaire.co.uk/tag/weight-training Wed, 08 Apr 2026 06:30:00 +0000 en <![CDATA[ As a Runner Who Swore By Lunges—6 Strength Moves Better for Making You Run Faster and Hurt Less ]]> https://www.marieclaire.co.uk/health-fitness/best-strength-training-moves-for-runners QPPt76GCA5u7fNRp36oMnG Wed, 08 Apr 2026 06:30:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ "I Never Thought I'd Be This Strong and Mobile—At 45, I'm Not Done Yet" ]]> https://www.marieclaire.co.uk/health-fitness/poorna-bell-strength-training-40s HGhHWesCtPGBmzPokTgUnY Sun, 05 Apr 2026 07:00:00 +0000 Tue, 07 Apr 2026 12:06:06 +0000 <![CDATA[ The Health Industry’s Best Kept Secret? 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