Health and Fitness
The latest Health & Fitness articles from Marie Claire.
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New Research Casts a Damning Light On Intermittent Fasting for Women - But What Do Experts Reckon?
A major new review suggests fasting may not be the fat loss shortcut you think.
By Georgia Brown
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I’ve Been Testing This At-Home Reformer Pilates Machine for Three Months – I’m, in a Word, Obsessed
Yes, you can do Reformer Pilates at home.
By Anna Bartter
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Fitness Trackers Can Look Good, Too – 21 That Our MC UK Editors Genuinely Wear Day In, Day Out
Tried and tested by Team MC UK.
By Ally Head
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Rain Derailed Your Training? 11 Ways to Rebuild Your Cardio Fitness Fast, From a World-Class Runner
Olympic champion Dame Jessica Ennis-Hill shares simple, expert-backed tips to help rebuild your running routine.
By Ashleigh Spiliopoulou
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Too Cold To Make It to The Gym? These Are Officially The Best Walking Pads To Transform Your WFH Fitness
Tried and tested by Team MC UK.
By Ally Head
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I Tried Friction-Maxxing for a Month - and Wow, Making Things Harder Worked Wonders for My Brain
A trend to try to improve patience, focus and capability.
By Ashleigh Spiliopoulou
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Gymshark Just Launched a High-Performance, Affordable Run Collection - and We're Obsessed
Enter: the 10 stylish picks we'll be *adding to basket*.
By Amelia Yeomans
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These Are *Officially* the 18 Best Pilates Socks on the Market, According to Our Fitness Editors
Oh, and they're great for hot yoga and Barre, too.
By Grace Lindsay
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As "Trimester Zero" Trends - Is Our Obsession With Optimising Our Fertility Helpful or Harmful?
In a word that tracks everything, has fertility become the next thing to optimise?
By Ellie-Mae Hammond
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As ChatGPT Health Launches, Promising to Make Healthcare Simple - Is It Safe, Or Is AI Already Biased Against Women?
ChatGPT Health is here to analyse your medical data - but can AI really replace your GP?
By Ellie-Mae Hammond
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Eileen Gu Delivered a Masterclass in Mental Resilience at the Olympics - 7 Simple Ways to Strengthen Yours
Learn from the "Snow Princess."
By Anna Bartter
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Cult-Favourite Greens Brand Bloom Has Finally Landed in the UK – These Are the Top 3 Products Worth Trying
20+ fruits and veggies in one serving.
By Amelia Yeomans
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I’ve Been Wearing an ŌURA Ring for a Year – and It's Been a Total Gamechanger for My Health and Fitness
Wearable tech has never looked (or felt) so good.
By Anna Bartter
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Creatine Might Be the Supplement Your Wellness Routine is Missing - 9 Products Experts Love
Here's why creatine needs to be on your radar.
By Amelia Yeomans
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I’m Super Fit - But Still Couldn’t Do a Push-Up. Here’s What Finally Worked After Ten Years of Trying
With help from expert trainers, here’s what actually made the difference.
By Georgia Brown
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I Tracked My Metabolism with the Lumen Device for Six Months—and Learnt an Unbelievable Amount About My Body
Keen to master your metabolism?
By Sunil Makan
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I Tried EFT Tapping to Regulate My Nervous System - and Finally Feel in Charge of My Thoughts
Thought tapping into your mind was just a metaphor? Think again.
By Ashleigh Spiliopoulou
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I Tried the “Chinese Baddie” Morning Hack Everyone’s Talking About - My Honest Review
Pop the kettle on - but don't hold the tea.
By Anna Bartter
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I Test Leggings for a Living – These Are the 15 Best Pairs of High Waisted Gym Leggings You Can Currently Buy
That won't roll down, sag, or cut you in half.
By Ally Head
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Ready to Take Your Hydration Seriously This Year? Enter: 6 Smart Water Bottles That Experts Use Day In, Day Out
From handy filtering to self-cleaning
By Amelia Yeomans
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I'm a Certified Classical Pilates Instructor Who Teaches Globally - How I Know the Workout Isn't Going Anywhere For 2026
It's the trending workout of the moment, but it's got serious staying power.
By Ashlea McKee
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Feel Stuck on High Alert? Psychologists Say Turning To The Body Could Help - 16 Somatic Techniques to Try
The rumours are true: dancing really is medicine.
By Ashleigh Spiliopoulou
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I Tried Bio-Syncing My Workouts For A Week - And It's Completely Changed How I Time My Exercise
Would I notice a difference in my energy levels, focus, and (dare I say it?), my sleep?
By Rebecca Lawton
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TikTok's Trending 50 Jump Challenge Promises Simple Lymphatic Drainage From Home - But Experts Are Warning Against It
Jump to it.
By Anna Bartter
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These 7 Affordable Reformer Pilates Machines Will Make Your Home Workouts Seriously Effective
Get the same results at home - for less.
By Valeza Bakolli
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The Health Industry’s Best Kept Secret? This Simple, Free Test That Predicts How Well You’ll Age
Experts say this overlooked strength check could reveal more about your future health than you think.
By Georgia Brown
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What’s a More Effective Workout, Resistance or Strength Training? PTs Weigh In
Get the expert-backed low-down.
By Rebecca Shepherd


