Health and Fitness
The latest Health & Fitness articles from Marie Claire.
Health and Fitness
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Seen TikTok's "feminine urge to do everything" trend? How to figure out if that's you and it's negatively impacting your life
Remember, rest is productive.
By Ashleigh Spiliopoulou
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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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I tried Sofia Grainge’s go-to lymphatic drainage massage - and the results were astonishing
The results go way beyond aesthetics.
By Ashleigh Spiliopoulou
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Protein bars are one of the most effective snacks at keeping you full - 7 best tasting brands
Trust us, you're going to want to try these...
By Grace Lindsay
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I've worked in the running industry for ten years - 15 things you need to know before running your first 26.2
As Ethiopia's Tigst Assefa breaks the women's-only marathon world record at the 2025 London Marathon in a time of 2:15:50.
By Ally Head
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The viral 75 Medium challenge claims to be a friendlier alternative to the 75 Hard. So what do experts reckon?
Restrictive or effective?
By Katie Sims
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I'd never run a marathon before - six years on, I'm one of the UK's fastest female marathoners. Here's how I train every week
Serious inspo, served.
By Ally Head
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Feeling inspired by the London Marathon? 10 science-backed pieces of running advice for beginners
"Remember, running is for everyone - you included."
By Rebecca Shepherd
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We're hard to impress - but these 11 cycling shorts are, hands down, the best for sweaty summer workouts
Tried and tested.
By Ally Head
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Got marathon fever? Trust us: these 12 running accessories will make any distance more manageable
Once you try these, you won't look back.
By Amelia Yeomans
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Keen to know how to run for longer? 12 simple ways to make upping your mileage seem easy, according to the pros
Whether it's 5km, 10km, or a half marathon, our experts have got you covered.
By Ally Head
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I'm a 9x marathoner who likes looking and feeling their best. Enter: the functional but fashionable race day outfits I swear by
These outfit formulas almost guarantee you a PB.
By Ally Head
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Micro shorts are every runner's must-wear RN - 8 top picks you'll wear on repeat
Trust me on this one.
By Ally Head
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I used to hate running - but this type of training helped me run three sub-90-minute half marathons
Keen to improve your speed?
By Ally Head
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Walking workouts are the hottest form of exercise RN - 5 best for beginners to boost fitness and mood
Your ultimate guide.
By Katie Sims
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As extremely fussy Health Editors, trust us - these 10 workout tops for women are the best money can buy
Chic, comfy and high-performance buys.
By Ally Head
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Stop what you're doing: these are, hands down, the best wall Pilates workouts for the core, according to top instructors
Rigs at the ready.
By Katie Sims
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Road To Recovery: I won't be making the London Marathon start line. But that doesn't mean the dream is dead
This year’s mood? Patience, persistence and the power of a keep-on-keeping-on-attitude.
By Ally Head
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Modern Pilates is one of the most fun yet effective ways to strengthen and lengthen your body - 6 exercises to try
Keen to strengthen your entire body? This one's for you.
By Anna Bartter
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Short on time but keen to boost body and mind? Top experts share their go-to 10-minute yoga flows
Guaranteed to make you feel grounded.
By Ashleigh Spiliopoulou
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Jump training workouts are being hailed as the best longevity workout you can do - a top personal trainer shares their guide
Jump to it...
By Katie Sims
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It's the must-have bit of fit kit of the year - a fitness expert shares their top 5 tips for choosing a walking pad
This year's fitness must-buy.
By Katie Sims
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I tried Pilates roll-downs every day for a week - and was amazed at how quickly it eased years of stiffness
Consider my spine more mobile than before.
By Rebecca Shepherd
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Bent-over rows are raved about for building upper body strength - 7 variations that are better for building muscle, strength and tone
Don't skip upper body day.
By Anna Bartter
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On the hunt for the best protein powder for women? 9 a Health Editor uses to boost satiety and build muscle
Let the gains, begin.
By Ally Head
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Pink activewear is officially the must-wear trend of the season - 9 items our Health Editors can't stop wearing
Make your workout even more fun with a pop of pink.
By Amelia Yeomans
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Spring has finally sprung - 6 best outdoor workouts that are totally free and boost both body and mind
Soak in the nature and boost Vitamin D *and* endorphins.
By Anna Bartter