Health and Fitness
The latest Health & Fitness articles from Marie Claire.
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Move Over, Sit-ups - a World-Renowned PT Confirms These 4 Standing Exercises Are Unrivalled at Building Deep Core Muscle
You read that right.
By Katie Sims
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I Practiced Child's Pose Religiously for a Month — and It's Eased Hip and Spine Stiffness Like a Total Treat
Incoming: a love letter to this OG pose.
By Rebecca Shepherd
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TikTok’s "Great Lock-In" Trend Is 2025’s Answer to the Winter Arc. But Do We Need Another Glow-Up Challenge?
Is the answer really to lock in, or would we be better logging off?
By Ashleigh Spiliopoulou
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As a Health Editor, I Regularly Ignore Viral Fitness Trends – but I’m Totally Sold on the Winter Arc Challenge
This one gets my seal of approval.
By Ally Head
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Joe Wicks is Waging a War Against Ultra Processed Foods – but Experts Warn It’s Not All Black and White
He's launched "the UK's most dangerous health bar" in a bid to educate on the ultra-processed foods flooding our systems.
By Ally Head
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Tech Neck Bothering You? 5 Expert-Approved Posture Exercises to Ease Pain and Improve Mobility
Counteract the screen-time scrunch.
By Anna Bartter
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It’s Getting Chilly Out: 14 Best Running Jackets You Can Buy, Tested by Fitness Experts
Fashionable and functional? Yes, please.
By Ally Head
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15 World-Renowned Pros Share the Autumn Wellness Rituals They Swear By for Welcoming in the New Season
Routines to recharge, reset and reflect.
By Ashleigh Spiliopoulou
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I’ve Been Using the Fold Reformer Pilates Machine At Home for 3 Months – and It's So Good, I Swear I'll Never Go Back
It’s been the best postpartum exercise decision *ever*.
By Penny Goldstone
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I’m Hard to Please When It Comes to Activewear, but These 7 Chic Vuori Products Tick Every Single Box
If Harry Styles is a fan...
By Amelia Yeomans
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I Tried the DOSE Method, Which Promises To Supercharge Focus and Self-Belief, for a Month – and I’m a Total Convert
Simple ways to boost brain chemistry? It's a yes from me.
By Anna Bartter
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By Rebecca Shepherd
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I Swapped Planks for a Pallof Press Every Day for Two Weeks – and Can’t Believe How My Core Strength Has Rocketed
Resist the twist and get strong.
By Anna Bartter
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The Red Roses Victory Wraps an Unforgettable Year for Women’s Sports – but the Movement is Just Getting Started
Female athletes are tearing up the history books and defining the future of women's sports, one win at a time.
By Ally Head
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The 5x5 Workout is Trending as the Simplest Way to Boost Muscle - After Trying For 2 Weeks, I Already Feel Stronger
Your need-to-knows.
By Anna Bartter
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These Are the Weighted Ab Workouts Trainers Swear By for Lengthening and Toning – and They’re All Under 15 Minutes
Burn, baby, burn.
By Ashleigh Spiliopoulou
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This Exercise is Hailed as Even Better Than a Plank for Core Strength – I Tried the Hover for a Week and, Wow
Move over, crunches.
By Anna Bartter
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I Tried A 5 Minute Arm Workout With Weights Every Day For A Week - and My Motivation To Keep Going is Stronger Than Ever
Can you really snack your way to a strong upper body?
By Ashleigh Spiliopoulou
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A Top Coach Just Confirmed: This is the Exact Way To Structure Your Weight Workouts for Max Results
No PT? No problem.
By Ashleigh Spiliopoulou
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Harry Styles Just Ran a 2:59 Marathon in Some Seriously Cool Kit – as a 9x Marathoner, These Are My Go-To Race Day Brands
Meet the brands almost guaranteed to score you a PB.
By Ally Head
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We’ve Spent 100's of Hours Testing - and Can't Fault These 19 lululemon Products for All Types of Movement
Kit that will last in the long run.
By Amelia Yeomans
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Zone Zero Training Is the Next Fitness Trend Promising the World – So Is It Really All Gains, Minimal Effort?
Effortless exercise? We're all in.
By Anna Bartter
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New Research Shows 15 Minutes of "Fast" Walking Significantly Boosts Health – So, How Fast Should You Aim For?
Don't underestimate the humble walk.
By Anna Bartter
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Cult-Favourite Infrared Pilates Studio YOURS Just Arrived in the UK – I Tried a Class and Wow, the Burn
Towels at the ready, people.
By Ashleigh Spiliopoulou
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It's PCOS Awareness Month: Your Guide to the Common Female Health Condition, Plus Toolkit For Easing Symptoms
Polycystic ovary syndrome affects millions of women in the UK and around the world – so what actually is it?
By Ally Head
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I’m a Female Health Doctor Who Spent Two Years Trying To Get a PCOS Diagnosis – 7 Things I've Learned About Advocating for Yourself
Here, Dr Hazel Wallace shares the things she wishes she'd known sooner about advocating for your own health.
By Ally Head
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Vibration Plates Are Back With a Bang, Promising to Boost Strength and Muscle Tone – but Do They Work? Experts Weigh In
Is it time to shake up your fitness routine?
By Anna Bartter


