Health and Fitness
The latest Health & Fitness articles from Marie Claire.
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I Tried the 5-5-5-30 Morning Routine To See if It Would Really Boost My Energy and Focus – and, Wow
Ten minutes is all it takes to set yourself up for a great day.
By Anna Bartter
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I Tried Newly Trending 'Awe Walks' Every Day For a Week - And Can't Tell You How Much They Transformed My Mood
Rest and digest mode, activated.
By Anna Bartter
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I’ve Been Working Out On My Lunch Break For The Past Six Months - My Mood, Motivation and Productivity Have Soared
Trust me, your inbox can wait.
By Ashleigh Spiliopoulou
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Struggling to Get Up First Thing? MC Editors Agree: 14 Sunrise Alarm Clocks That Make Waking Up a Joy
Rise and shine...
By Ally Head
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Could 7-Minute Home Workouts be as Effective for Building Strength As the Gym? I Tried Them Every Day
Kickstart your workout goals in under ten minutes.
By Anna Bartter
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I Tried The Trending New LA-Style Workout Taking London By Storm - and Have Never Felt A Burn Like It
Sweat for days
By Amelia Yeomans
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Home Pilates Kits Are My Answer to Affordable, Versatile, and Effective Workout Sessions - 6 Best
Much easier to store than a Reformer
By Amelia Yeomans
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I’m a Health Editor Who’s Tried 100’s of Shoes – These Are Officially the Best Gym Trainers You Can Buy
For running, weight training, walking, and more.
By Ally Head
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Too Cold To Make It to The Gym? These Are Officially The Best Walking Pads To Transform Your WFH Fitness
Tried and tested by Team MC UK.
By Ally Head
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How To Hack Your Longevity at Home - 10 Simple Tips From Top Industry Experts
Curious to know how to improve lifespan without the hefty price tag? Look no further.
By Ally Head
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On the Hunt for the Best Running Shoes? I’m a Marathon Runner Who’s Tested Nearly 1000 Pairs – My Definitive Pick
For every distance, budget and gait.
By Ally Head
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These Are *Officially* the 17 Best Pilates Socks on the Market, According to Our Fitness Editors
Oh, and they're great for hot yoga and Barre, too.
By Grace Lindsay
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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'm a Beginner Who Challenged Myself To Hit My 30g a Day Fibre Intake For A Month - Now, I'm a Convert
Fibre is set to be big news in 2026.
By Anna Bartter
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Resistance Bands Are One of the Most Versatile Pieces of Kit Out There – 9 That Experts Use Day In, Day Out
You'll be surprised by how these bands can improve your workout.
By Amelia Yeomans
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Move Over, Hour-Long Gym Sessions - Movement Snacks Are Trending as *The* Way To Get In Your Best Shape Ever
Too busy for the gym? Listen up: movement snacks are your workout BFF.
By Anna Bartter
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FYI, This Simple Nervous System Regulation Hack Could Boost Metabolism, Mood and Focus - Your Guide
One for those who have been feeling a little…off key.
By Ashleigh Spiliopoulou
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We're Style-Conscious Editors Who Workout Every Day - Enter, 12 Gym Bags That Are Both Fashionable and Functional
Gym bags that actually go with our day-to-day outfits? Yes please.
By Amelia Yeomans
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We’re Notoriously Fussy Editors – Enter: Our Pick of the 21 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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The Experts Have Spoken: These Are the 8 Best Cross Training Shoes for Lifting, Running, Jumping and More
Trainers that can do it all
By Chloe Gray
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Wellness Journals Promise to Boost Productivity, Gratitude and Calm – These Are Our 15 Favourites
Tried and tested by team MC.
By Grace Lindsay
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The Experts Have Spoken: 10 Simple Ways To Boost Cognitive Fitness and Brain-Tailor Your Nutrition
Neuroscience + nutrition = cognitive fitness.
By Anna Bartter
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5-Minute Wall Angels are Thought to be Unrivalled For Arm Strength and Posture - So I Tried Them For a Week
Spoiler: they're not as easy as they look.
By Rebecca Lawton
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From Secret Jabs to Cultural Norm: Tracing the GLP-1 Weight Loss Revolution
As GLP-1 weight loss injections move from medical intervention to everyday use, we explore what their rise means for health, bodies and beauty standards.
By Ashleigh Spiliopoulou
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Yes, Different Classes Require Different Kit – These Are the 5 Best Pilates Outfit Sets for Every Session Type
Tried and tested
By Amelia Yeomans
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Not Crunches Or Planks - Surprisingly, Experts Recommend This Underrated Exercise For Ultimate Lower Body Strength
Move over, bear crawls, the crab is coming for your crown.
By Anna Bartter
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Working on Your Strength This Year? These Are the 6 Best Pilates Weights That Will Help You Feel the Burn
Approved by experts
By Amelia Yeomans


