Health and Fitness
The latest Health & Fitness articles from Marie Claire.
Health and Fitness
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I tried the sports bra that athletes will wear at the Paris Olympics - and it’s become my new go-to for weightlifting
Keep scrolling for my honest thoughts.
By Abbi Henderson
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Yusra Mardini on why the Refugee Olympic Team needs our support
From Refugee to Olympian.
By Galia Loupan
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This year marks the first ever gender-equal Olympics – 14 milestones that highlight how far the Games have come
Inspiration at its finest.
By Abbi Henderson
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As the Games come to Paris: 13 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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As Team GB welcomes more women than men, we ask: why is research on how female bodies best perform so woefully lacking?
It's billed as the first gender equal Olympics, but research isn't keeping up.
By Anna Bartter
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14 things you didn’t know about Team GB sprinters Daryll Neita and Laviai Nielsen
Meet our cover stars and two of our athletes about to represent the UK on the world stage.
By Ally Head
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If having children doesn't stop Team GB athletes from winning gold, why are mothers still being underestimated in sport?
All hail the ten Team GB mums going for gold in Paris.
By Anna Bartter
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Golden moments: three trailblazing women on finding joy in the everyday
As part of Marie Claire UK’s Women in Sport special, we spoke to three pioneering women at the top of their game about nutrition, wellbeing, and making the most of life’s golden moments
By Marie Claire
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A PT confirms: these double-duty dumbbell workouts are the best for working both your arms and shoulders
Get stronger bis and tris.
By Chloe Gray
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We're Health Editors who test products day in, day out - and were blown away by the viral Whoop fitness tracker
Here's why.
By Ally Head
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I'm a ruthlessly picky Health Editor - but these wellness products are the ones I'd take to a desert island
Aka, my all-time favourites.
By Ally Head
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As a nine-time marathon runner, trust me: these are the most handy bits of kit for any distance
You'll use these for years to come.
By Ally Head
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On the hunt for affordable kit that performs, too? I swear by these buttery soft leggings for all workouts
Honestly, I'm obsessed.
By Valeza Bakolli
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Hear me out - these at-home Reformer Pilates machines will save you loads on spenny in-studio classes
Get the same results at home - for less
By Valeza Bakolli
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I'm a Pilates-obsessed Shopping Editor, and these are the Pilates products currently on my wish list
Including the softest leggings I’ve ever put on my body.
By Valeza Bakolli
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It's official: these are the best core sculpting Pilates moves you can do for refined, toned muscles
So long, crunches.
By Anna Bartter
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These are, hands down, the 8 best hydration vests according to runners who workout most days
Whether you're a casual runner or are training for your next marathon
By Sofia Piza
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How to restart your workout routine, if you've been busy but feel motivated to get back into fitness
Had an exercise sabbatical? Here's how to restart your workout routine
By Anna Bartter
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The viral Bala bangles come celeb-approved, so I tried them out to see if they're really worth the price tag
Read on for my brutally honest review
By Sofia Piza
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I'm a Health Editor who runs marathons for fun - these are officially the 19 best pairs of gym leggings you can buy
Sweat-wicking, squat-proof, and long-lasting designs.
By Ally Head
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Not seeing progress with your strength training workouts? This simple trick will maximise your results
Aka, the key to your fitness gains.
By Abbi Henderson
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23 running shorts that don't ride up, chafe, or sag, sweat tested by a Health Editor who runs most days
Looking for new fit kit? You're in the right place.
By Ally Head
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Chronobiology is the latest wellness trend to go viral – so, is working out at a certain time key to fitness gains?
Your need to knows.
By Abbi Henderson
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Full body exercises are the easiest and most effective way to get fit – a PT's top 6
Keen to build up your fitness?
By Abbi Henderson
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As extremely fussy Health Editors, trust us - these 11 workout tops for women are the best money can buy
Chic, comfy and high-performance buys.
By Ally Head
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Introducing Stepperton, the viral TikTok workout that promises to make your sweat sessions more fun than ever
EYNTK about TikTok's latest fitness obsession.
By Anna Bartter
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Butter yellow athleisure is all I want to wear in this heat: 9 picks that prove it’s the it shade of the summer
Tried and tested by team MC
By Valeza Bakolli