Health and Fitness
The latest Health & Fitness articles from Marie Claire.
Health and Fitness
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Indoor walking challenges are trending as the simplest way to get fit from home - 6 best to try to up your steps
Walk this way to a fitter, stronger you
By Anna Bartter
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As the Operation 66 fitness challenge goes viral - is it worth trying or just another pressure-focused trend?
The new 75-Hard?
By Chloe Gray
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No time? No problem - 7 best home workouts you can do to boost core strength in under 20 minutes
Prepare to work those abs and obliques.
By Anna Bartter
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As it's revealed gynaecological waitlists have doubled in the UK, we ask - why are female health diagnoses taking so long?
New BBC stats show a staggering three-quarters of a million women's health appointments are still waiting to happen.
By Ally Head
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Stop what you're doing: these are the 6 best Pilates band exercises you can do to build strength from home, fast
Simple yet effective.
By Abbi Henderson
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New to fitness but want to see quick results? Resistance band core workouts for beginners are the place to start - 7 best
Easy, effective and affordable - don't sleep on resistance band benefits
By Anna Bartter
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Ever wondered which is more effective: weekend or weekday workouts? PT's share the definitive answer
Are you team weekdays or weekends?
By Ally Head
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I wrote my own dopamine menu after seeing them go viral - and can't stress how much it's boosted my wellbeing
This one's worth a try.
By Chloe Gray
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Confused about the different types of strength training? A top trainer explains, plus shares which is the most effective
Consider this your complete guide.
By Anna Bartter
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Two thirds of women exercise less during winter - 9 simple ways to stay on track
If you're feeling demotivated or unsafe.
By Ally Head
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Advanced resistance band leg workouts promise to supercharge your strength from home - 5 best exercises to try
Prepare to feel the burn.
By Rebecca Shepherd
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How to find happiness in a turbulent world - 17 expert tips
By cultivating a mindset rooted in gratitude, self-compassion, and flexibility, we can create peace - even when the world around us feels unstable.
By Mischa Anouk Smith
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I tried the viral Daisy Keech ab workout with 61M views – here's why I definitely wouldn't recommend it
Not a fan of crunches? Look away now.
By Rebecca Shepherd
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Resistance bands are easily the most effective and affordable piece of fit kit - 7 benefits that will convince you to try
They can even rival dumbbells and barbells.
By Chloe Gray
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Trust the experts with 20+ years of industry experience - 12 best long-sleeved workout tops for cosy, sweat-wicking support
Extensively tested and with the MC UK seal of approval.
By Valeza Bakolli
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I'm a 9x marathon runner who works out five times a week - 6 tips for making winter training enjoyable
Trust me - these are game-changing.
By Ally Head
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I'm a world-renowned gut health doctor - 5 surprising foods that might be triggering painful bloating this autumn
The more you know...
By Ally Head
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I've worked in the health industry for ten years - and I can safely say I'd avoid these 6 fitness trends at all costs
Trust me on this one.
By Ally Head
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I'm the first to ignore viral fitness trends - but, as a Health Editor, can't stress how much I'm loving the Winter Arc challenge
This one gets my seal of approval.
By Ally Head
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I'm a qualified trainer who's been strength training for 10 years – why deadlifts are my favourite full-body exercise
They're *seriously* effective.
By Abbi Henderson
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Trust me, I'm a personal trainer - these are the foolproof ways to make your resistance band workouts even more effective
You're welcome.
By Ally Head
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Celebrities are raving about sauna blankets right now - I tried one after hearing that it can boost recovery and reduce muscle soreness
Is the sweat worth the hype?
By Anna Bartter
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I tried the viral 12-3-30 workout for a month - here's why the results really surprised me
Yes, really.
By Grace Lindsay
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Hailey Bieber’s signature breakfast has gone insanely viral - here, a top nutritionist shares how to make it yourself at home
Start the day in a nutrient-dense way.
By Ally Head
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No equipment? No problem - these are officially the best bodyweight strength training exercises to do from home
Get strong, at home.
By Anna Bartter
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I did 15 minutes of Pilates every day - and loved it so much, it's become one of my go-to workouts
Diary packed with plans? Try this game-changing fitness challenge.
By Liz Connor
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Lunges are hailed as the most elite of workout moves - so, are they effective for improving muscle, stability and strength?
Your need to knows.
By Chloe Gray