Health and Fitness
The latest Health & Fitness articles from Marie Claire.
Health and Fitness
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Fitness trackers can look good, too - 10 that our MC UK Editors genuinely wear day in, day out
Tried and tested by team Marie Claire UK.
By Ally Head
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Hit a plateau with your at-home Pilates workouts? Try these 7 Pilates bar exercises to level up your practice
Prepare to activate those muscles.
By Rebecca Shepherd
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I'm an ultramarathoner - here's why Jasmin Paris becoming the first female to ever finish the Barkley Marathon needs to be on your radar
History-making and record-breaking.
By Ally Head
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I used a Pilates ball for three weeks and honestly? My glutes have never felt stronger
What's not to love?
By Sofia Piza
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I tried a wall sits challenge every day for a week - here’s what happened to my strength and endurance
A quad burner, if ever there was one.
By Rebecca Shepherd
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As it soars in popularity - is Pilates really better than weight training for boosting health and muscle tone?
Welcome to the ultimate workout-off.
By Chloe Gray
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As a Fitness Editor who runs most days, I'm buying these 12 products in the Amazon spring sale
Top picks from a certified runner girly.
By Ally Head
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It's official: you don't need a gym, just a kettlebell and 30 minutes to build full-body muscle
The most functional piece of kit.
By Chloe Gray
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Matching loungewear sets make the perfect rest day outfits - 10 of team MC’s top picks
The epitome of cosy and chic.
By Valeza Bakolli
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I did a 10-minute arm workout every day for a week and honestly? I have a new-found appreciation for upper body sessions
Brace those biceps.
By Anna Bartter
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Keen to take your home workouts up a notch? 7 medicine ball ab moves guaranteed to fire up your entire core
Ready to get a sweat on?
By Anna Bartter
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These are, hands down, the best petite gym leggings that money can buy according to our 5ft 1 Editors
No slouchy ankles here, thank you
By Ally Head
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Forget hour-long sessions — you can build full-body strength with 30-minute home dumbbell workouts
Give these a go to build strength from home.
By Chloe Gray
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Fitness experts confirm: these are the best Sweaty Betty products you can buy - and they're all currently on sale
Invest in the best activewear for less.
By Chloe Gray
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Forget traditional meditation - Gwyneth Paltrow swears by eyes-open meditation for daily calm
Never managed to make meditation stick? Give this one a try.
By Ally Head
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Considering working out this Ramadan? Three athletes share 8 invaluable lessons they've learnt over the years
80% of young Muslims report being apprehensive about working out during their fast.
By Ally Head
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Forget hour-long sessions - this is how much you really need to work out for overall health, according to top experts
You asked, we answered.
By Anna Bartter
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As a Health Editor, I'm cynical about nutrition fads - but the changes I've seen after drinking apple cider vinegar daily are hard to ignore
As a new study finds ACV significantly reduces body mass index, weight, and more.
By Ally Head
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I'm obsessed with loungewear that's chic and comfy - and these lululemon cargos tick all the right boxes
Wear them from your workout to the office
By Valeza Bakolli
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I completed a 7-day posture challenge and honestly? I'm shocked at what it's taught me about my body
Plus some tips on how to permanently improve your posture.
By Rebecca Shepherd
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Indoor walking workouts are trending - after trying them for 7 days, my step count has never been higher
Want to know more? Walk this way...
By Rebecca Shepherd
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Self-hypnosis is soaring in popularity RN - I tried it after hearing that it could boost your mood and mental health from home
Ever tried it?
By Abbi Henderson
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As a long-time Pilates lover, I tried Barre for the first time and have some thoughts
Would it become my new favourite low-impact workout?
By Valeza Bakolli
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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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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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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