Health and Fitness
Achieve your goals with Marie Claire’s health and fitness hub. Explore expert-led workouts, wellness trends, and science-backed advice for a stronger you.
Explore Health and Fitness
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A Gynaecologist Explains Why Your Cycle Feels More Difficult During a Heatwave—And How to Make It a Bit More BearableLock in - we’re period-proofing summer.
By Ellie-Mae Hammond
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I'm a Longevity Researcher—These Simple Everyday Rituals Matter More Than BiohackingConsider yourselves de-influenced.
By Anna Bartter
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Fitness Trackers Can Look Good, Too—21 That Our MC UK Editors Genuinely Wear Day In, Day OutTried and tested by Team MC UK.
By Ally Head
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On the Hunt for the Best Running Shoes? I’m a Marathon Runner Who’s Tested 1000+ Pairs. My Definitive PickFor every distance, budget and gait.
By Ally Head
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Em the Nutritionist's Recipes Promise to Make Healthy Eating Simple—and These 20 Meals Are Her Go-TosHer cookbook, So Good, is a Sunday Times number one best-seller.
By Ally Head
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Running Experts Swear by This 10 Minute Habit for Transforming Your Times—I Bet You Haven't Heard of ItTried and tested.
By Rebecca Lawton
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As Serial Flip Flops Wearers, It's Official: These Are the 6 Most Stylish and Genuinely Supportive Pairs RNFashion and foot health can go hand in hand.
By Amelia Yeomans
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I Tried This 10-Minute Arm Workout For 4 Weeks—The Results Were Stronger Shoulders, More Defined Arms, and an Appreciation For Shorter WorkoutsExperts say consistent mini workouts could support healthy ageing, too.
By Georgia Brown
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Over 800,000 Women in the UK Have PMDD, Yet 90% Are Misdiagnosed—Here's What's Going WrongWomen with PMDD fight silent battles every month—with their minds, bodies, and system that overlooks them.
By Ashleigh Spiliopoulou
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If You're Constantly Tired Despite "Good" Sleep—You Might Be Getting The Wrong Type of RestThere are seven different types of rest: who knew?
By Anna Bartter
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I'm a Neuroscientist—6 Daily Habits to Prioritise Over Supplements for Brain Function and LongevityStep away from the supplements.
By Anna Bartter
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I’m A Longevity Doctor—These Are The 6 Types Of Exercise Every Woman Should Be Doing For Healthy AgeingProof that movement can be medicine.
By Ashleigh Spiliopoulou
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As Steven Bartlett Says Wine 'Ruined His Life'—Top Psychologists Question Our Obsession With OptimisationHave we reached optimisation saturation?
By Anna Bartter
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We’re Fussy Editors Who’ve Tried Countless Brands—6 Best Sweat-Proof Jewellery Brands That Last the Long RunWorkout in style.
By Amelia Yeomans
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Circadian Fasting Is TikTok's Latest Viral Trend—Experts Debunk Whether It's Another Fad Promoting RestrictionEating in tune with your body clock sounds promising in principle. So is it actually good for you?
By Georgia Brown
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I've Run 947km This Year Already—5 Best Running Gels For Seamless, Supercharged MilesTried and tested.
By Ally Head
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Every Runner Should Own a Pair of Running Sunglasses—13 Our Marathon-Obsessed Editor RatesStarting at just £35.
By Amelia Yeomans
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Trust Me, I'm a Neuro-Somatic Coach—Emotionally Regulated Women Do These 6 Things DifferentlyAka, how to ensure your nervous system isn’t constantly braced for impact.
By Ally Head
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"I've Dealt With Negativity About My Muscles My Entire Life—But There's Power In Stepping Out Confidently In Your Body."Trust me: it allows you to attract people who genuinely like you as you are.
By Desirèe Henry
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Everyone's Running Marathons Right Now—I've Been Loving This 26.2-Minute, Cardio-Boosting Home Workout InsteadNot ready to run 26.2 miles? Try these low-lift, max-impact workouts instead.
By Anna Bartter
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Kendall Jenner Swears By Alo Yoga Athleisurewear: 10 Top Picks, Sweat-Tested By Our EditorsMeet the LA brand that celebrities are obsessed with.
By Chloe Gray
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Harry Styles Is Leading the Secondhand Sportswear Trend—19 Picks We're Also LovingVintage athleisure is in.
By Amelia Yeomans
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"Blue Zone Living" Is Taking Over Our Feeds—These 5 Simple Habits Promote Better Health, Wellbeing and AgeingNonna-maxxing is in.
By Anna Bartter
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Why Runners Looking To Improve Their Pace Are Swapping Squats for These 6 Pilates MovesTransform race day with these simple moves.
By Anna Bartter
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Zara Larsson on Ambition, Being Unafraid of Redirection, and Finding BalanceThe pop powerhouse gets honest about all aspects of her self-care.
By Amelia Yeomans
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I Tracked These Two Simple Biomarkers to Understand My Cycle Better—and It Taught Me So Much More Than I AnticipatedWelcome to the biology lesson you never had.
By Ashleigh Spiliopoulou
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Nutritionists Don't Tend To Like Trending Diets—Here's Their Take on the Viral Mediterranean Anti-Inflammation DietExercise caution with bold claims.
By Anna Bartter


