Health and Fitness
The latest Health & Fitness articles from Marie Claire.
Health and Fitness
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Wellness patches claiming to boost energy, mood and more are all the rage RN - but do they really work? We ask top experts
Is better health really just a stick-on patch away?
By Anna Bartter
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Indoor step workouts are trending - and promise to be a seriously enjoyable way to boost both fitness and mood
The 80s have called, and they want their workouts back.
By Anna Bartter
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Weightlifting shoes are a non-negotiable for weight training: 6 pairs experts swear by for squatting and deadlifting
Big lifts need the big support these weightlifting shoes offer.
By Chloe Gray
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I was one of the first in the world to try lululemon's new Glow Up range - and think they might just be the brand's best designs yet
A sweat-wicking, sculpting dream.
By Ally Head
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As more brands launch their own alternatives, we ask top dieticians: Do anti-glucose spike supplements actually work?
Seriously effective or serious fad?
By Anna Bartter
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I'm a world-renowned psychotherapist - why mastering your emotions is the key to overall wellbeing
"Authenticity involves acknowledging your feelings and deliberately deciding how to express them."
By Ally Head
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Keen to find out: does Pilates build muscle? Me too - after asking instructors, here’s why they had to say
Experts give us the down low.
By Rebecca Shepherd
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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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Stop what you're doing: 7 best Pilates exercises for legs to boost tone from home, according to top instructors
Looking for fresh inspiration for your next home workout?
By Katie Sims
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Serious about building strength this year? These are the top 7 Pilates moves a coach recommends for building muscle
Earn your strength stripes right here.
By Anna Bartter
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Heard of STOTT Pilates? It's the latest trending low-impact workout promising to boost tone, strength and more
This is classical Pilates, reimagined.
By Rebecca Shepherd
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We're Health Editors that live in Adanola gear—here are the products we own and adore
Incredibly comfy, chic and affordable, our Adanola top picks tick all the right boxes.
By Valeza Bakolli
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I tried vertical Pilates, the Internet's favourite new Pilates form - and I'm, in a word, obsessed
This one's not for the faint-hearted.
By Anna Bartter
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I tried this trending gut supplement every day for two weeks - and am surprised by how much it's helped my bloating
Gut health >
By Georgia Lockstone
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Wellness Wins: I use my BetterMe ankle weights nearly every day - and can't believe how much they've levelled up my home workouts
A simple, affordable and effective home workout tool that you'll really use? I'm sold.
By Ally Head
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Workout leggings with pockets are game-changing - I test kit for a living and these are, hands down, the 13 best pairs
Starting from £17.99.
By Ally Head
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I fell in love with hiking for fitness last year – and can't believe how much it's boosted my mood and fitness
A social and scenic way to work up a sweat.
By Georgia Lockstone
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I thought I'd hate hot yoga - but I've been shocked by how much it's transformed my fitness and flexibility
In a word: I'm hooked.
By Jadie Troy-Pryde
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We asked anti-ageing experts for their honest take on the wildly popular NMN supplement - and they have some thoughts
Can a supplement ever really be the fountain of youth?
By Frances Daniels
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I was eager to up the ante on my walks so tried Nordic walking every day for a week - and feel it's levelled up my cardio fitness
Who knew holding poles was such hard work?
By Anna Bartter
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Your mouth-gut axis is way more important than you think – how poor oral hygiene can impact your health
This one's worth reading.
By Abbi Henderson
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Leopard print activewear perfectly balances style and substance - MC UK Editors share their 8 top picks
Transition from the gym to brunch dates with no need for an outfit change.
By Amelia Yeomans
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I tried pull ups for two weeks - and can't believe how challenging yet rewarding they were
Tough and daunting, sure, but also incredibly gratifying, once you master the technique.
By Katie Scott
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Nourishing, nutrient-dense work lunches needn't be bland – 6 meal prep hacks nutritionists swear by
Level up your lunch game.
By Abbi Henderson
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As a Health Writer, I approach nutrition trends with caution - but was surprised by how I felt after drinking cucumber water every day for two weeks
A daily refreshing hydration hit? It's a yes from me.
By Anna Bartter
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Overwhelmed with supplement advice RN? Us too - 6 nutritionists share the only supplements they take
Add these to basket for a wellbeing boost.
By Anna Bartter
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Prefer home workouts? 7 advanced resistance band glute workouts that'll level up your sessions
Grab a band and prepare to feel the burn.
By Anna Bartter