Health and Fitness
The latest Health & Fitness articles from Marie Claire.
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Ready to Take Your Hydration Seriously This Year? Enter: 6 Smart Water Bottles That Experts Use Day In, Day Out
From handy filtering to self-cleaning
By Amelia Yeomans
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I'm a Certified Classical Pilates Instructor Who Teaches Globally - How I Know the Workout Isn't Going Anywhere For 2026
It's the trending workout of the moment, but it's got serious staying power.
By Ashlea McKee
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Feel Stuck on High Alert? Psychologists Say Turning To The Body Could Help - 16 Somatic Techniques to Try
The rumours are true: dancing really is medicine.
By Ashleigh Spiliopoulou
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I Tried Bio-Syncing My Workouts For A Week - And It's Completely Changed How I Time My Exercise
Would I notice a difference in my energy levels, focus, and (dare I say it?), my sleep?
By Rebecca Lawton
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TikTok's Trending 50 Jump Challenge Promises Simple Lymphatic Drainage From Home - But Experts Are Warning Against It
Jump to it.
By Anna Bartter
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These 7 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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The Health Industry’s Best Kept Secret? This Simple, Free Test That Predicts How Well You’ll Age
Experts say this overlooked strength check could reveal more about your future health than you think.
By Georgia Brown
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What’s a More Effective Workout, Resistance or Strength Training? PTs Weigh In
Get the expert-backed low-down.
By Rebecca Shepherd
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I Added a SAD Lamp to My Morning Routine – and It's Undoubtedly the Winter Wellness Tool We All Need
Rain - 1. United Kingdom - 0.
By Katie Sims
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PTs Swear by Micro-Workouts for a Quick Body and Brain Reset – 5 Science-Backed Reasons They’re So Effective
Short on time? We've got you.
By Rebecca Lawton
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Warmer Weather Is Approaching – These 14 Workout Vests Get Our Vote for Hot, Sweaty Sessions
Approved by fitness experts and MC UK Editors.
By Valeza Bakolli
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Ready to Progress Your At-Home Workouts? These 7 Expert-Approved Pilates Blocks Could Be the Key
They're surprisingly affordable, too.
By Amelia Yeomans
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TikTok Can't Get Enough of Admin Parties - So I Hosted My Own and Wow, It’s The Cure For Overwhelm
Girl dinner and life admin? Say less.
By Ashleigh Spiliopoulou
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I Tried the Wildly Viral 7-7-7 Kettlebell Workout – and It’s Boosted My Endurance and Mental Strength Like Nothing Else
This one's not for the faint-hearted.
By Anna Bartter
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Fold-Over Yoga Pants Are the Elevated Activewear Trend Set to Define Spring – These Are the 8 Best
Trust me, I'm a yoga pant aficionado.
By Amelia Yeomans
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These Are *Officially* the 18 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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I Tried Pilates Swan Extensions Every Day - and Wow, It Alleviated My Tight Hip Flexors and Tech Neck
Introducing your new favourite stretch.
By Ashleigh Spiliopoulou
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I’m Sold on the Benefits of Pilates Rings for Levelling Up Home Workouts – 6 I Have My Eye On
It’s time to get familiar with the "Magic O"
By Valeza Bakolli
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The Step Machine Has Gone Wildly Viral For Supercharging Strength and Cardio Fitness – So I Tried One for Two Weeks
Introducing 2026's iteration of the Reformer Pilates machine.
By Katie Sims
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Matching Loungewear Sets Make the Perfect Cosy Transitional Outfits – 11 of Team MC’s Top Picks
The epitome of cosy and chic
By Valeza Bakolli
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We're Style-Conscious Editors Who Workout Every Day - 13 Gym Bags That Are Fashionable and Functional
Gym bags that actually go with our day-to-day outfits? Yes please.
By Amelia Yeomans
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I Practised Frog Stretches for Tight Hips for Two Weeks – and Released Years of Built-Up Tension
Your hips called. They want attention.
By Ashleigh Spiliopoulou
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I'm a Leading Authority on Gut Health - 6 Surprisingly Simple Ways To Beat Fatigue This February
Bookmark these science-backed tips and avoid the winter slump.
By Dr Megan Rossi
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"I Was 47 When I Finally Found Joy in Movement – Here's What Changed and How You Can, Too"
Jen Brown, founder of platform Meet You At The Barre, on why midlife bodies don't need "fixing."
By Anna Bartter
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I Tried a Phone-Sober Walk Every Day for a Week – and It’s Become the Most Powerful Addition to My Wellness Toolkit
The most cost-effective but simple tool.
By Katie Sims
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These Are, Hands Down, the Best Petite Gym Leggings That Money Can Buy According to Our 5ft1 Editors
No slouchy ankles here, thank you
By Ally Head
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They're All The Rage RN - So, How Beneficial Are Fermented Foods Really? An Expert Weighs In
Let's get down to business: gut health edition.
By Georgia Brown


