Health and Fitness
The latest Health & Fitness articles from Marie Claire.
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These Are Officially the Best Fitness Rings, According to Workout Experts Who Wear Them Every Day
Reliable *and* stylish.
By Amelia Yeomans
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Fan of Low-Impact Sessions? These Are Officially the 7 Best Pilates Apps for Boosting Strength, Tone and Mood
You can thank us later.
By Katie Sims
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I Tried Pilates Pelvic Curls Every Day For A Week - And They Changed How My Body Felt After Sitting All Day
I've eased years of stiffness, tightness, and tension.
By Rebecca Lawton
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Fitness Trackers Can Look Good, Too – 20 That Our MC UK Editors Genuinely Wear Day In, Day Out
Tried and tested by Team MC UK.
By Ally Head
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I Was Fully Prepared To Call the Trending TikTok Walking Pad a Fad – but It’s Seriously Improved My Fitness
Trust me on this one.
By Ally Head
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Trust Us, We Use Them Every Day Without Fail - 13 Best Exercise Headphones for All Types of Workouts
Starting at just £31.
By Amelia Yeomans
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I Quietly Quit Drinking Almost a Year Ago – Here’s What I’ve Learnt About Sober Socialising
Plus, the best non-alcoholic alternatives to make your Dry January a breeze.
By Jadie Troy-Pryde
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Trust Me, I Travel For a Living - 6 Simple Scandinavian Wellness Principles To Follow That'll Boost Mind and Mood
Raincoats at the ready.
By Ashleigh Spiliopoulou
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Experts Swear By These 8 Styles of Nike Trainers for HIIT, Racing, Cross Training, Hiking and More
With options at all price points
By Chloe Gray
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Move Over, Sit Ups: 7 Best Core Workouts For Ab Strength In Your 20's, 30's, 40's, 50's, and Beyond
So long, crunches - core workouts got a makeover.
By Anna Bartter
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It's Seriously Underrated - Why Top Instructors Reckon This Surprising Workout Is *The* Must-Try of 2026
Ready to get in your best shape ever?
By Anna Bartter
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This Might Be the First Supplement I’ve Ever Looked Forward to Taking – and It’s Made a Noticeable Difference to My Gut Health
NEWROAD 30 is the new brand to know.
By Amelia Yeomans
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These Are the 8 Best Yoga Mats to Buy Now for Sweaty Sessions, Cushioned Support, and Mindful Flows
Invest in your zen time
By Ally Head
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They Can Make or Break a Workout, but These 9 Best Running Socks Have Seen Our Team Comfortably Through Marathons
With options at every price point
By Amelia Yeomans
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I’ve Tested Thousands of Pairs of Gym Leggings in My Time – but the Fabletics PowerHold Are My All-Time Favourites
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Supportive enough for workouts, stylish enough for everything else.
By Katie Sims
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"Soft January" Has Gone Wildly Viral As The Most Effective Approach to Wellness - Why Doing Less May Actually Do More
Move over, New Year's resolutions.
By Rebecca Lawton
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Weighted Blankets Claim to Help You Get the Best Night’s Sleep Ever – 4 Best to Invest In
Better quality sleep = better life.
By Ally Head
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First 10 Minutes Of Your Run Consistently Feel Like Torture? Experts Confirm: This Simple Reason May Be Why
There are so many science-backed reasons to lace up and run - but how can we make it feel like less of a slog?
By Anna Bartter
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The Experts Have Spoken: These Are the 7 Best Cross Training Shoes for Lifting, Running, Jumping and More
Trainers that can do it all
By Chloe Gray
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Keen to Start Strength Training? 7 Best Kettlebell Exercises for Beginners That Come PT-Approved
A truly beginner-friendly piece of kit.
By Anna Bartter
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Garmin Fitness Trackers are the Best Of The Best - and Trust Us, We're Fussy Fitness Editors. 5 Best to Buy
Functional, fashion-forward, and seriously handy for tracking everything from steps to VO2 max.
By Amelia Yeomans
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I Tried The Viral Pilates by Bryony Workouts for 7 Days - and Am Officially a Home Workout Convert
With the cost of Pilates rising, I gave at-home a go.
By Georgia Brown
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Biohacking For Women: Here, A World-Renowned Expert Simplifies the Health Trend and Reveals How To Make It Work For You
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How women can work with their biology - from hormones to nutrition - to support energy, focus and wellbeing.
By Georgia Brown
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Intrigued By Kourtney Kardashian’s Lemme Gummies? We've Found a Site That Stocks The Whole Range
Sponsored by iHerb
A one-stop shop for all our women's wellbeing needs? We're sold.
By Anna Bartter
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8 Best High Impact Sports Bras for Running, HIIT and More That Fitness Editors Genuinely Rate
Because high-impact exercises require proper support
By Chloe Gray
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I Tried Frog Presses, The Workout Move Hailed As The Best For Boosting Strength At Any Age - And, Wow
The most underrated Pilates move I've tested.
By Katie Sims
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Only Have Half an Hour to Workout? These Are the Most Effective 30-Minute Pilates Workouts You Can Do From Home
Keen to get a good workout in from home?
By Chloe Gray


