Life
Marie Claire's daily edit for all things lifestyle, from weddings and careers advice to health and fitness, food and drink, recipes and homes and interiors
Explore Life
Life
-
Resistance band leg workouts are affordable while being seriously powerful, too - 5 best for beginners to try
And you won’t have to step a foot outside.
By Rebecca Shepherd
-
How to cope with bad news — 4 expert tips for dealing with distressing global events
How to stay engaged with current events without getting overwhelmed
By Mischa Anouk Smith
-
Yes, you can build strength from home - thanks to a PT's 7 most effective core exercises of all time
Stay-at-home strength and stability? We're all in.
By Anna Bartter
-
It's freezing RN - 6 cold weather workouts top pros do themselves when all they want to do is stay inside
Don't let the weather get in the way of your fitness goals.
By Anna Bartter
-
I tried Pilates toe taps every day for a week after my instructor recommended it - and I'm blown away
One of the OG Pilates moves.
By Katie Sims
-
Eager to mix up your Pilates sessions this year? A coach shares the 7 best Pilates exercises for arms she does herself
Level up arm day from home.
By Anna Bartter
-
Trump is President again—Here’s what that might mean for women and minorities
From reproductive rights to gender equality, Donald Trump’s appointment will have huge implications for women and minorities.
By Mischa Anouk Smith
-
As Editors who work out all the time, trust us—these are the 7 exercise mats worth your money
Including options for weights, HIIT and everything in between
By Ally Head
-
Salt water is the latest viral TikTok must-try promising to boost hydration and more - so, does it work?
Is this the easy - and cheap - solution for keeping hydrated?
By Katie Scott
-
The trial of Dominique Pélicot and his daughter’s fight for justice
Caroline Darian is leading the fight against the use of drugs to perpetrate sexual assaults
By Laure Marchand
-
I went on my first road trip in an electric vehicle - and was amazed at how easy the whole experience was
Read on for my honest review.
By Ally Head
-
Look no further – experts confirm that these are the 5 most effective types of cardio workouts you can do
Eager to boost cardiovascular fitness this year?
By Abbi Henderson
-
It's the workout of the moment - 6 indoor walking workouts for beginners that promise to boost fitness in no time
Name an easier workout for beginners. We'll wait.
By Anna Bartter
-
Yes, there's such thing as too much - so, how often should you do Pilates to see the best results?
Top experts impart their wisdom.
By Chloe Gray
-
These are *officially* the 14 best Pilates socks money can buy, according to our Fitness Editors
Oh, and they're great for hot yoga and Barre, too.
By Grace Lindsay
-
I’m a Millennial, but I’m seriously considering joining the Gen Z sober movement
health 7 easy ways to cut down your alcohol-intake this Dry January (and beyond) from the Sober Girl Society
By Mischa Anouk Smith
health -
It's renowned for being *the* most effective full body workout move in existence - so, how effective are burpees really?
Love them or hate them, burpees are an elite full-body move.
By Anna Bartter
-
Wrist weights will help you improve your strength from the comfort of your own home - 6 pairs that fitness experts swear by
It might surprise you just how versatile these little pieces of kit can be.
By Amelia Yeomans
-
I kicked off 2025 with Yoga with Adriene’s 7-day prana challenge - and it’s been invaluable in helping me find balance and calm
Slow and steady wins the race...
By Rebecca Shepherd
-
I test leggings for a living - these are the 19 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
-
We're notoriously fussy Editors who love running, Pilates and weight training - enter: our pick of the 19 best gym leggings you can buy
I've tested thousands and these are, hands down, the best.
By Ally Head
-
Want to get strong from your living room? 5 most effective home kettlebell workouts PTs do themselves
Moves that come expert-approved.
By Abbi Henderson
-
I was sceptical of the viral 3-2-1 method - but after extensive research, have decided to use it to plan my workouts. Here's why
Read what the experts think, here.
By Katie Sims
-
A woman called the police pretending to order a pizza—she was actually being threatened by her abusive partner
The quick-thinking phone operator is proof that domestic abuse training for police is not only important, it’s life-saving.
By Mischa Anouk Smith
-
She's globally famous for her blood sugar balancing tips - but is facing seriously mixed reviews. Top nutritionists share their take on the Glucose Goddess hacks
As her Channel 4 series, Eat Smart: Secrets of the Glucose Goddess, airs, we ask nutritionists to share their take on biochemist Jessie Inchauspé's wildly popular method.
By Ally Head
-
Prioritising home workouts this year? Pros agree: 5 best resistance band exercises for beginners to do any time, any place
Now *these* are good.
By Abbi Henderson
-
The viral Bala bangles come celeb-approved, so I tried them out to see if they're really worth the price tag
Read on for my brutally honest review
By Sofia Piza