Health and Fitness
The latest Health & Fitness articles from Marie Claire.
Health and Fitness
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I tried good morning exercises every day for a week - here’s why they should be part of your routine
Ever heard of them?
By Abbi Henderson
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I used a self-improvement journal every morning and evening for a week – and was surprised by what happened to my productivity and mental health
Pen and paper at the ready.
By Anna Bartter
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These are hands down the best wellness journals for productivity, gratitude and self-care
Trust us - we've tested *loads*
By Grace Lindsay
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5 simple Pilates moves that I add to every home strength workout to boost muscle
Keen to give these a go?
By Chloe Gray
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These are officially the best Pilates socks that money can buy, tested by team MC UK
FYI, they're also great for hot yoga and Barre
By Grace Lindsay
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Want to make your home workouts more effective? Top trainers share their hacks for levelling up your sessions
Your need-to-knows.
By Anna Bartter
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Trust us, we test kit for a living: these are the 9 best Pilates unitards you can buy
We’ve got you covered - quite literally.
By Valeza Bakolli
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Magnesium is the supplement of the moment - I'm a sceptical Health Editor and swear by it for better sleep
It's also brilliant for muscle aches.
By Chloe Gray
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March is when you're most likely to give up on New Year's resolutions - but these wellness trends aren't going anywhere this year
New Year's resolutions gone away? These wellness trends are here to stay.
By Ally Head
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I've been using blood glucose trackers on and off for the last year - and what they've taught me about my body has been game-changing
Seen the arm stickers doing the rounds?
By Ally Head
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Pvolve is the trending low-impact functional fitness method Jen Aniston swears by - I tried it and have some thoughts
Two words: it burns!
By Rebecca Shepherd
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Yes, 40% of Formula 1 fans are female—here's how the famously exclusive sport is finally embracing the F1 fangirl
As a world-first F1 sponsorship is announced, we meet the women changing the sport and inspiring a nation of fangirls.
By Fern Buckley
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10 best women's gym hoodies to keep you cosy and chic pre-workout
We've tested dozens of styles and these came out on top.
By Grace Lindsay
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I've never managed a push-up so did them every day for a week - and the gains I've noticed are way more than physical
Full push up mode: activated.
By Anna Bartter
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I've never stuck to a workout plan before - but this three-day workout split has transformed my training
Full-body workouts have become my go-to.
By Chloe Gray
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It's official: these are the 15 simplest ways to motivate yourself to workout, according to world pros
Bookmark this one for later.
By Abbi Henderson
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Low intensity cardio is going to be one of the biggest workouts of the year - why it should be on your radar
Because low intensity doesn't mean low reward...
By Abbi Henderson
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Wellness Wins: I've been drinking Shroom cacao for a year now and it's boosted my calm tenfold
Trending fad or must-try?
By Ally Head
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Rachel Daly: "If you've got a dream and you work at it every single day, good things will happen."
By Ally Head
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7 most effective standing core exercises to try at home – not a crunch in sight
Bored of crunches? Try these standing core exercises instead.
By Anna Bartter
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Health Editors agree – progressive overload is the most effective way to progress your workout gains
In other words, how to avoid a plateau...
By Abbi Henderson
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I tried a one-minute plank everyday for a week – here’s what happened to my core strength and stability
A plank challenge is always a good idea.
By Anna Bartter
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I tried Pilates sliders for two weeks and honestly? My core has never felt stronger
Are they really the best at home reformer alternative?
By Sofia Piza
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We've been testing fit kit for 8+ years - trust us, these are the only Pilates clothes worth your £££
*Bookmarks for later*
By Chloe Gray
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I'm a fitness trainer and Health Editor who has scoliosis - 10 most effective moves for building a strong, pain-free upper body
PT approved.
By Chloe Gray
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As a world-first gut health shot is launched – I tried one every day for 7 days and have some thoughts
Worth the hype?
By Abbi Henderson
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I've been stretching for ten minutes every day for a year - and I've never felt better
Stop skipping that cool down.
By Anna Bartter