Health and Fitness
The latest Health & Fitness articles from Marie Claire.
Health and Fitness
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I Tried the Lumen Device to Track My Metabolism for Six Months—and Learnt an Unbelievable Amount About My Body
Keen to master your metabolism?
By Sunil Makan
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As Someone Who Works Out Five Times a Week, Sweaty Betty Kit Is a Go-to – and Now Is a Great Time to Shop the Brand
Kit that lasts the long run.
By Ally Head
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Eager to Shake Stagnant Energy and Boost Focus? A Top Expert Confirms: 6 Best Energising Morning Yoga Flows
Alarm snoozer? Don’t know her.
By Ashleigh Spiliopoulou
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Keen To Get Reformer Results Without the Hefty Price Tag? 7 Best Pilates Boards To Upgrade Your Home Workouts
They're brilliant for small spaces, too.
By Amelia Yeomans
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We’re Notoriously Fussy Editors – Enter: Our Pick of the 19 Best Gym Leggings You Can Buy
We've tested thousands between us and these are, hands down, the best.
By Ally Head
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I Tried This Calming 7-Minute Beginners Tai Chi Flow – and It Reduced My Stress Levels Better Than Anything Else I’ve Tried
Boost balance and calm in under ten minutes.
By Anna Bartter
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Struggling to Get Up First Thing? MC Editors Agree: 16 Sunrise Alarm Clocks That Make Waking Up a Joy
Rise and shine...
By Ally Head
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These 8 Affordable Reformer Pilates Machines Will Make Your Home Workouts Seriously Effective
Get the same results at home - for less
By Valeza Bakolli
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I Tried Pvolve’s Brand New Longevity Bundle, Which Experts Are Calling “The Ultimate Anti-Ageing Secret” - And I'm Officially a Convert
In a word: obsessed.
By Katie Sims
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I've Been Treadmill Reading – And Reckon It's The Best Hack For Building Ultimate Muscle and Brainpower
Looking for a way to curb treadmill boredom? Look no further.
By Georgia Brown
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I’m a Wellness Enthusiast—81 Gifts Guaranteed to Boost Self Care and Make Your Loved Ones Smile This Festive Season
So good you'll want them for yourself, too.
By Ally Head
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Too Cold To Make It to The Gym? These Are Officially The Best Walking Pads For Transforming Your WFH Fitness
Tried and tested by Team MC UK.
By Ally Head
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I Tried a Five-Minute Morning Meditation Every Day - And I Can’t Believe The Difference In My Stress Levels
As a meditation sceptic, I'm surprised at how even the smallest changes sometimes reap the biggest rewards.
By Georgia Brown
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I Tried a Weekly “Brain Dump” After Seeing Mel Robbins Rave About Them – and Wow, They're a Productivity Gamechanger
Overthinkers, rejoice.
By Ashleigh Spiliopoulou
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I've Been Wearing This Sell Out Adanola Jumper On Repeat - and Reckon It's The Cool Girl Activewear Staple You Need For Winter
Scroll our other top picks from the brand, here.
By Amelia Yeomans
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I’m Convinced That Ankle Weights Are the Key to an Effective Workout— 6 Best Pairs To Buy, at All Price Points
Don't wait—add a bit of spice to your home sweat sessions.
By Amelia Yeomans
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Zero Energy RN? A World-Renowned Pro Swears By These Five-Minute Meditations For Transforming Energy
And... breathe.
By Anna Bartter
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Wellness Wins: I Use BetterMe Ankle Weights Every Day – and Can’t Believe How Much They’ve Levelled Up My Home Workouts
A simple, affordable and effective home workout tool that you'll really use? I'm sold.
By Ally Head
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I’m a Shopping Editor Who Worked Out for Most of Their Pregnancy – 9 Pieces of Maternity Workout Gear That I Swore By
Looking for some bump-friendly athleisure? Look no further
By Valeza Bakolli
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Don’t Feel Like Braving the Cold? 7 Indoor Workouts That Are As Engaging As They Are Effective
From bite-sized strength sessions to energising yoga flows, introducing your new ride-or-die home workouts.
By Ashleigh Spiliopoulou
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Balance Is a Key Longevity Metric – Which Is Why Experts Reckon You Should Try Warrior 1 Yoga Pose
Heads, shoulders, knees and *pose*
By Georgia Brown
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We’re Fitness Editors Who’ve Spent Nine Years Testing for the Perfect Sports Bra – These 14 Get Our Vote
Trust me on this one.
By Ally Head
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Sudden Urge to Refresh Your Routine, Now the Seasons Have Changed? Enter: Your Ultimate Winter Reset Checklist
Pocket-sized tips to adjust to the new season.
By Ashleigh Spiliopoulou
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Listen Up, Lazy Girls: Wellness Stacking Is All The Rage RN – But Is It The Ultimate Self-Care Hack?
Wellness that works smarter, not harder.
By Georgia Brown
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Forget Hundreds - Top Experts Swear This Classic Pilates Exercise is Best for Hip Mobility and Core Strength
Don't let your hip mobility and core strength slip under the radar.
By Georgia Brown
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Andrea's It List: My Ultimate Winter Survival Kit
Editor In Chief Andrea Thompson reveals the trusted pieces that get her through the season
By Andrea Thompson
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I Tried Single-Leg Glute Bridges Every Day for a Week – and Wow, My Glutes Are Still on Fire
Could the small but mighty move really fire up my glutes, correct imbalances, and build strength where it’s most needed?
By Katie Sims

