Fitness
From pilates to running, to strength training and the best activewear, find the motivation and products you need to feel your best.
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I'm a Seasoned Pro—6 Strength Training Mistakes I See Women Make In Their 30s, 40s, and 50sAka one of the easiest ways to boost longevity and lifespan.
By Ashleigh Spiliopoulou
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Bella Hadid Swears By Alo Yoga—We Sweat-Tested 10 Pieces to See If It's Worth the HypeMeet the LA brand that celebrities are obsessed with.
By Chloe Gray
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I Tried a Renowned Trainer's Go-To Arm Workout—After 6 Weeks, I Have Better Posture, More Energy, and Newfound ConfidenceTurns out, the biggest benefits of stronger arms have nothing to do with how they look.
By Ellie-Mae Hammond
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I Tried Red Light Pilates to Boost Recovery, Wellbeing and Longevity—Here's What Actually HappenedPilates, but make it hot.
By Anna Bartter
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I Feel Mentally and Physically My Best When I Run in Nature: 10 Tips I’d Give Any Woman Keen to Try Trail RunningTips from the top.
By Ashleigh Spiliopoulou
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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 BuyFor running, weight training, walking, and more.
By Ally Head
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I Only Ever Have 15 Minutes to Workout—These Quick Strength Tri-Sets Turbocharged My Strength, Mood, and MetabolismSuper quick, super effective workouts for the strength win.
By Anna Bartter
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As a Parenting Expert, Here’s How I Encourage Children to Build a Healthy Relationship With MovementThis isn't just about sport—it's about helping girls develop the belief that they are allowed to take up space.
By Abbi Henderson
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I'm a Personal Trainer: Forget Your Actual Age—Your "Push-Up Age" Might Be Telling a Different StoryExperts say it’s more than you think.
By Ashleigh Spiliopoulou
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I Swam Every Day Before Work for a Week—The Results Were Improved Sleep, Stronger Arms and a Clearer MindRumour has it I'm a cold dip convert.
By Georgia Brown
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We're World-Renowned Coaches: 10 Home Workout Essentials Every Woman in Her 30s, 40s, 50s and Beyond Actually NeedsStarting at under £5.
By Amelia Yeomans
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New Research Confirms Women's Biggest Barrier to Exercise Isn't Motivation—It's SafetyIn this exclusive first look at new Sport England research, MC UK reveals women's real pre-workout ritual isn't a warm-up or electrolyte drink—it's assessing whether we feel safe.
By Ellie-Mae Hammond
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We’re Fitness Editors Who’ve Spent Nine Years Testing for the Perfect Sports Bra—These 12 Get Our VoteTrust me on this one.
By Ally Head
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As Extremely Fussy Health Editors, Trust Us—These 11 Workout Tops for Women Are the Best Money Can BuyChic, comfy and high-performance buys.
By Ally Head
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I'm a Swimming-Obsessed Shopping Editor—12 Functional Yet Fashionable Swimwear Pieces I Swear By for My WorkoutsTried and tested by the Marie Claire UK team.
By Amelia Yeomans
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As Pilates Instructors and Health Editors, Trust Us—These Are the Only Pilates Clothes Worth Your MoneyFrom longline bras to leggings and everything in between.
By Chloe Gray
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I Learned More About My Health Wearing An Oura Ring During The England Match Than I Did From Any WorkoutTurns out 90 minutes of football can teach you a lot about your body.
By Ally Head
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I Was Stuck in a Major Exercise Rut—Until One Workout Taught Me to Love Movement AgainI feel like a kid again.
By Ashleigh Spiliopoulou
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My Pilates Teacher Recommended These 5 Simple Moves to Support Healthy Ageing—After Two Weeks, I Feel Physically and Mentally StrongerYou're only as old as your spine, according to Joseph Pilates.
By Anna Bartter
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I Sit All Day for Work, So I Tried These Pilates Instructor-Approved Moves to Improve My Mobility, Posture, and MuscleLaptop hunchers, this one’s for you.
By Ashleigh Spiliopoulou
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Forget 10,000 Steps a Day—I Tried 'Intuitive Walking' for a Week, and It Delivered on Motivation, Mindset and Mental ClarityHow often had I been walking for the number, rather than the enjoyment of it?
By Rebecca Lawton
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23 Running Shorts That Don’t Ride Up, Chafe, or Sag, Sweat Tested by a Health Editor Who Runs Most DaysLooking for new fit kit? You're in the right place.
By Ally Head
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We’re Notoriously Fussy Editors—Our Pick of the 21 Best Gym Leggings You Can BuyWe've tested thousands between us and these are, hands down, the best.
By Ally Head
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I’ve Been Testing This At-Home Reformer Pilates Machine for Three Months—I’m, in a Word, ObsessedYes, you can do Reformer Pilates at home.
By Anna Bartter
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I'm a World-Renowned Expert: Why Strength Training Matters for Women in Their 30s, 40s, 50s and BeyondYour ultimate bible.
By Krissy Cela
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These Are *Officially* the 18 Best Pilates Socks on the Market, According to Our Fitness EditorsOh, and they're great for hot yoga and Barre, too.
By Grace Lindsay
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These Are, Hands Down, the Best Petite Gym Leggings That Money Can Buy According to Our 5ft1 EditorsNo slouchy ankles here, thank you
By Ally Head

