Health and Fitness
The latest Health & Fitness articles from Marie Claire.
Health and Fitness
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11 best gym shorts to buy for hot, sweaty workouts now the weather is finally warming up
Tried and tested by our board of experts
By Chloe Gray
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I’m a Health Editor who regularly runs marathons - 7 mental endurance tips that have changed my life
Plus, how building mental resilience can boost all aspects of your life.
By Ally Head
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We're fitness experts who've spent 100's of hours testing fit kit - these are the lululemon products we rave about to family and friend
Keen to invest in kit that'll last the long run?
By Chloe Gray
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Ever wondered, what kind of workout is Pilates? Your guide to the viral workout loved by celebs and PTs
Your need-to-knows.
By Abbi Henderson
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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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As Oatzempic trends as an at-home version of Ozempic - top pros warn it's yet another damaging health fad
Here, they explain exactly why it's so dangerous.
By Chloe Gray
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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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Reformer Pilates classes are spenny - trust me, these at-home machines offer the same results for less
An investment purchase, if ever we’ve seen one.
By Valeza Bakolli
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"I started running in lockdown for my mental health - four years on, I'm one of the fastest female marathon runners in the UK"
Here's how Anya did it.
By Ally Head
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When it comes to workout tops for women, we're super fussy - but these 10 come MCUK editor-approved
High quality and chic
By Ally Head
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I've run nine marathons - 15 things you need to know before running your first 26.2
Let the running experts impart their wisdom.
By Ally Head
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It's official: these are the 7 Pilates workouts that coaches actually do at home for effective sessions
Roll out those mats and get ready to work.
By Anna Bartter
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I tried goblet squats every day for 7 days and wow - my core strength and balance has never been better
Prepare for your lower body to be humbled.
By Rebecca Shepherd
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It's loved by celebrities and trainers alike - so, is there any truth in the claim Pilates can transform your body?
A deep dive into the current research.
By Anna Bartter
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It's the trending workout of the moment - 6 best Pilates exercises for beginners, if you're keen to try it
Calling all newbies - these are the top moves to learn
By Rebecca Shepherd
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As Fitness Editors who've spent eight years testing for the perfect sports bra - these 12 get our vote
Trust me on this one.
By Ally Head
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Can you build muscle with bodyweight exercises? Here's what top PTs had to say
Spoiler alert: you can, but there are a few caveats.
By Rebecca Shepherd
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These 8 affordable Stanley Cup alternatives are *almost* as good as the real thing
Trust me - I’m obsessed with my Stanley Cup
By Valeza Bakolli
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As a seasoned runner, I can’t even begin to tell you everything that’s wrong with the Nike US Olympic kit
Once again, women are being set up for failure in sport. Here’s where it all went wrong
By Ally Head
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Ankle weights are the hottest piece of workout kit this year – how they build strength from home
So, is it worth investing?
By Abbi Henderson
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It's taken over the Internet, but is Pilates really as good as it claims to be for core strength? Experts explain
Engage those abs.
By Anna Bartter
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I totally avoid fad diets as a Health Editor - but this spring reset made me feel the best I've felt in months
Keen to give your mind and body a boost?
By Ally Head
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I used to hate running - but this type of training just helped me to run my second sub 1.30 half marathon
Keen to improve your speed?
By Ally Head
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I asked fitness experts for their Pilates top recommendations - these 12 were, hands down, their favourites
For expert and editor-approved picks, read on
By Valeza Bakolli
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These are officially the best yoga clothes you can buy, according to yogis, coaches and fitness Editors
We've triangle posed our way through many different brands.
By Chloe Gray
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We've been testing for years: 10 gym bags that MC Editors use day in, day out
Gym bags that actually go with our day-to-day outfits? Yes please.
By Valeza Bakolli
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I tried the Lumen device to track my metabolism for six months - and learnt an unbelievable amount about my body
Does it actually work?
By Sunil Makan