Health and Fitness
Achieve your goals with Marie Claire’s health and fitness hub. Explore expert-led workouts, wellness trends, and science-backed advice for a stronger you.
Explore Health and Fitness
-
Elite Sportswomen Are Breaking the Silence on Endometriosis—and It’s Long Overdue"It's time we stopped treating debilitating pain as just part of the game."
By Ellie-Mae Hammond
-
I Didn't Need a New Training Plan—I Needed More Nature. How Trail Running Made Me Fall In Love With Exercise AgainDon't underestimate the power of nature.
By Anna Bartter
-
I Swam Every Day Before Work for a Week—The Results Were Improved Sleep, Stronger Arms and a Clearer MindRumour has it I'm a cold dip convert.
By Georgia Brown
-
I've Been Stacking My Week With Low-Stimulation Moments—and It's Made Me Happier, Calmer, and More ProductiveTiny reboots for frazzled brains.
By Ashleigh Spiliopoulou
-
We're World-Renowned Coaches: 10 Home Workout Essentials Every Woman in Her 30s, 40s, 50s and Beyond Actually NeedsStarting at under £5.
By Amelia Yeomans
-
New Research Confirms Women's Biggest Barrier to Exercise Isn't Motivation—It's SafetyIn this exclusive first look at new Sport England research, MC UK reveals women's real pre-workout ritual isn't a warm-up or electrolyte drink—it's assessing whether we feel safe.
By Ellie-Mae Hammond
-
We’re Fitness Editors Who’ve Spent Nine Years Testing for the Perfect Sports Bra—These 12 Get Our VoteTrust me on this one.
By Ally Head
-
As Extremely Fussy Health Editors, Trust Us—These 11 Workout Tops for Women Are the Best Money Can BuyChic, comfy and high-performance buys.
By Ally Head
-
I'm a Pilates Instructor—This Is the One Exercise I Swear By for Building Core Strength, Improving Hip Mobility, and Boosting MusclePilates leg circles for the strength and mobility win.
By Anna Bartter
-
Battling With Thigh Rub? These Are the 11 Chafing Cream Products Our Editors Swear ByGlide your way through the summer.
By Ally Head
-
I'm an Exercise Physiologist—If You’re Feeling Puffy, Tired, and Achy This Summer, These Everyday Habits Could Be Playing a RoleYour summer slump might not be the weather's fault.
By Ellie-Mae Hammond
-
I'm a Swimming-Obsessed Shopping Editor—12 Functional Yet Fashionable Swimwear Pieces I Swear By for My WorkoutsTried and tested by the Marie Claire UK team.
By Amelia Yeomans
-
As Pilates Instructors and Health Editors, Trust Us—These Are the Only Pilates Clothes Worth Your MoneyFrom longline bras to leggings and everything in between.
By Chloe Gray
-
I'm a Cardiometabolic Expert: GLP-1s May Improve Inflammation and Heart Health—But There's More to the StoryThere's nuance to this one.
By Anna Bartter
-
Personal Trainers Swear By These 10-Minute Arm Workouts—And You Don't Even Need Any EquipmentSimple.
By Georgia Brown
-
I'm a Nutrition Scientist Who's Seen That Supplement Stacking Is Trending—Here's My Honest TakeExperts cut through the noise of this latest viral trend.
By Ashleigh Spiliopoulou
-
I'm A Longevity Doctor: 6 Strength Training Moves To Prioritise For Healthy Ageing In Your 30s, 40s, 50s And BeyondTrain yourself for old age.
By Anna Bartter
-
I Learned More About My Health Wearing An Oura Ring During The England Match Than I Did From Any WorkoutTurns out 90 minutes of football can teach you a lot about your body.
By Ally Head
-
I Caved and Tried The Latest Wellness Trend—Six Months of Saunas Later, My Body Handles Stress Completely DifferentlyI was sceptical—but boy, was I wrong.
By Ally Head
-
Don't Ignore Your Bone Health—It's A Key Longevity Marker For Women. 8 Simple Ways To Protect YoursThis underrated health marker could be the key to living better, for longer.
By Ashleigh Spiliopoulou
-
I Spent 3 Months Prioritising My Creative Health—Here's Why It's Essential For Healthy AgeingAre arts and crafts the forgotten 5-a-day?
By Ashleigh Spiliopoulou
-
Exhaustion, Brain Fog, and Low Mood Aren't Always Burnout—Here's The Diagnosis Women Are Missing1 in 8 women in the UK is living with the condition.
By Ellie-Mae Hammond
-
I Was Stuck in a Major Exercise Rut—Until One Workout Taught Me to Love Movement AgainI feel like a kid again.
By Ashleigh Spiliopoulou
-
Trust Me, I'm a Nutritionist: These Are the Best Sports Supplements for Energy, Endurance and RecoverySponsored by iHerb
Separating fact from fiction.
By Lauren Windas
-
Move Aside, Fibremaxxing—I Tested This Viral Fibre Supplement For A Month and The Results Blew Me AwayForget protein for a second, *almost* all of us need more fibre.
By Georgia Brown
-
Pilates Isn't Just About a Strong Core—These Surprising, Lesser-Known Benefits Can Genuinely Change Your LifeBuilding a body for life.
By Ally Head
-
"Little Treat Culture" Is Being Hailed As the Perfect Antidote to Over-Optimisation—So I Tried It for a MonthSelf-care, smoothies and skincare – could this be the wellness hack we've all been waiting for?
By Anna Bartter


