Health and Fitness
The latest Health & Fitness articles from Marie Claire.
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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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I Tried Gratitude Meditation Every Day For 3 Weeks - And It's Been The Most Transformative Act Of Self-Care I've Tried
Trust me on this one.
By Katie Sims
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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 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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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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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
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Gut Health Isn't Going Anywhere For 2026 - 11 Simple Hacks That Promise to Boost Your Microbiome, Skin, Digestion, and More
Top experts share their failsafe tips.
By Ally Head
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We've Thoroughly Sweat-Tested Over 1000+ Items: Our Definitive Pick Of The Best Workout Clothes for Women
From marathons to Reformer classes, these pieces pass our scrupulous tests.
By Amelia Yeomans
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I Quietly Quit Drinking Almost a Year Ago – Here’s What I’ve Learnt About Sober Socialising
Plus, the best non-alcoholic alternatives to make your Dry January a breeze.
By Jadie Troy-Pryde
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Get Reformer Results From Home This January With An Instructor's Pick Of The 5 Best Pilates Board Workouts
Pilates Princess era pending...
By Georgia Brown
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Keen To Make 2026 Your Best Year Yet? Grace Beverley Shares Her Failsafe Tips For A Happy, Healthy, and Successful Year Ahead
From productivity hacks to nailing your workout routine, the hugely successful entrepreneur imparts wisdom on how to make the year ahead your best yet.
By Grace Beverley
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I’ve Worked in the Wellness Industry For Over 10 Years - and My Predictions For The Trends That’ll Dominate 2026 Might Surprise You
It’s been an unforgettable year for all things wellness - read on for what’s in store in the months ahead.
By Ally Head
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I've Been Testing The AirPod Pro 3s for Two Months - And As a Headphone Obsessive, Can Confirm They're a Total Gamechanger
Innovative and easy to use? Win, win.
By Maggie Joyner
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I Fell Hook, Line and Sinker For The Hormone Imbalance Trend - But It Taught Me That Women Are Still Being Served A "One-Size-Fits-All"
How health TikTok capitalised on my confusion - and what I learned instead.
By Ellie-Mae Hammond
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Jennifer Garner and Amanda Seyfried Swear By It - So I Tried Walking At Different Times Of The Day For 2 Weeks
If it's good enough for the celebs...
By Rebecca Lawton
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7 Home Workouts Without Weights That Boost Mood, Mental Health, and Metabolism - In As Little As 15 Minutes
No gym? No problem.
By Ashleigh Spiliopoulou
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I Tried Fibermaxxing For Two Weeks To Improve My Digestion and Boost My Energy - And Nutritionists Confirm, It’s Worth Your Time
Feeling the urge to eat the rainbow RN?
By Ashleigh Spiliopoulou
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I Tried Pilates Favourite Flutter Kicks Every Day For 7 Days - And I've Never Felt A Core Burn Like It
This simple, ab-firing move will leave you feeling anything *but* fluttery.
By Georgia Brown
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Wellness Journals Promise to Boost Productivity, Gratitude and Calm – These Are Our 14 Favourites
Tried and tested by team MC.
By Grace Lindsay
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Feel Like You're Constantly Thinking - or Worrying - About Food? Your Failsafe Guide to Turning Down Food Noise This Christmas
Food should be about nutrition, joy, and companionship - and it should never control you.
By Ally Head


