Health and Fitness
The latest Health & Fitness articles from Marie Claire.
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Keen to Start Strength Training? 7 Best Kettlebell Exercises for Beginners That Come PT-Approved
A truly beginner-friendly piece of kit.
By Anna Bartter
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Garmin Fitness Trackers are the Best Of The Best - and Trust Us, We're Fussy Fitness Editors. 5 Best to Buy
Functional, fashion-forward, and seriously handy for tracking everything from steps to VO2 max.
By Amelia Yeomans
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I Tried The Viral Pilates by Bryony Workouts for 7 Days - and Am Officially a Home Workout Convert
With the cost of Pilates rising, I gave at-home a go.
By Georgia Brown
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Intrigued By Kourtney Kardashian’s Lemme Gummies? We've Found a Site That Stocks The Whole Range
Sponsored by iHerb
A one-stop shop for all our women's wellbeing needs? We're sold.
By Anna Bartter
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Biohacking For Women: Here, A World-Renowned Expert Simplifies the Health Trend and Reveals How To Make It Work For You
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How women can work with their biology - from hormones to nutrition - to support energy, focus and wellbeing.
By Georgia Brown
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8 Best High Impact Sports Bras for Running, HIIT and More That Fitness Editors Genuinely Rate
Because high-impact exercises require proper support
By Chloe Gray
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I Tried Frog Presses, The Workout Move Hailed As The Best For Boosting Strength At Any Age - And, Wow
The most underrated Pilates move I've tested.
By Katie Sims
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Only Have Half an Hour to Workout? These Are the Most Effective 30-Minute Pilates Workouts You Can Do From Home
Keen to get a good workout in from home?
By Chloe Gray
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We Test Fit Kit Every Day - But These 11 Tala Items Are Some Of The Very Best In Our Workout Wardrobes
For Reformer, running, and everything in between.
By Amelia Yeomans
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I Just Ran My 10th Marathon - and Swear These ARTAH Supplements Helped Me Bank My Speediest Time Ever
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They also helped me to enjoy every second of my training block, too.
By Ally Head
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I Followed Jamie Oliver's Two-Week Meal Plan To Kickstart January And Improve My Gut Health - and Feel Fuller And More Energised Than Ever
A New Year reset, minus any restriction.
By Ashleigh Spiliopoulou
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I'm Prioritising Slow Movement This January - 5 Somatic Pilates Exercises That've Been Revolutionary For My Nervous System
I feel refreshed, revived, and seriously zen.
By Katie Sims
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As a Shopping Editor Who Prizes Affordability and Performance, I Love BAM Activewear – 8 Top Picks
Affordable activewear that actually performs? Yes, please.
By Valeza Bakolli
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Already Broken Your New Year's Resolution? A Psychologist On Why It May Actually Be a Good Thing
By the time you read this article, 90% of people have already broken their New Year's resolutions.
By Georgia Brown
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I've Had This Gymshark Design for 5 Years - and Honestly Think It's The Holy Grail of Sports Bras
It ticks *every* box.
By Amelia Yeomans
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Trust the Experts With 20+ Years of Experience – 13 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 Chronically Sore, So I Scoured the Internet to Find the 7 Best Massage Guns for Every Budget
The unsung heroes of the relaxation and recovery world.
By Valeza Bakolli
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Start the Year Strong 2026
By Marie Claire
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Free People Activewear Might Just Be The Best On The Market: 8 Items Our Editors Wear On Repeat
Team MC UK can’t get enough of this kit.
By Valeza Bakolli
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Back To Work Given You an Achy Neck or Sore Shoulders? A Yoga Instructor Confirms: 5 Best Moves For Alleviating Tension
Feel the tension melt away with these dreamy yoga moves.
By Anna Bartter
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I Tried the At-Home, Affordable Version of Acupressure For a Month - and Feel Clearer Headed Than Ever
How am I sleeping? Like a baby.
By Ashleigh Spiliopoulou
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I Took The Longevity Test Everyone Will Soon Be Talking About - and Discovered the Secret to Wellbeing
Turns out, living longer might require a village..
By Ashleigh Spiliopoulou
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I Tried Kettlebell Swings - and The Experts Were Right On It Being The Only Move You Need For A Full-Body Burn
Experts call kettlebell swings the ultimate full-body move - so I put them to the test.
By Georgia Brown
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Running Became Globally Popular in 2025 - But As A Runner, I Have To Ask: At What Cost?
How do we keep the sport focused on community, camaraderie, and the power of accessible movement?
By Ally Head
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I Tried Calf Raises, The Workout Move Hailed As The Best For Boosting Strength At Any Age, and Can Confirm: They're Seriously Underrated
Simple, effective, and doable from home? I'm sold.
By Katie Sims
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As Pilates Instructors and Health Editors, Trust Us – These Are the Only Pilates Clothes Worth Your Money
From longline bras to leggings and everything in between.
By Chloe Gray
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Creatine Supplements Might Just Be the Missing Part of Your Wellness Routine – Top Experts Share Their 7 Favourite Brands
Here's why creatine needs to be on your radar.
By Amelia Yeomans


