Health and Fitness
The latest Health & Fitness articles from Marie Claire.
Health and Fitness
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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The entire Internet seems to be raving about vertical Pilates RN - your guide to why it's so effective
All the benefits of Pilates, but... vertical.
By Anna Bartter
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Resistance band Pilates workouts are trending - 6 PTs swear by for boosting muscle and mood from home
Stretch your Pilates workout to the next level with the humble resistance band
By Frances Daniels
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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It's arguably one of the most accessible workouts you can do to boost mood - 6 benefits of Nordic walking that'll make you consider trying it
Grab some poles and get outside.
By Anna Bartter
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Sore back or poor posture from sitting at a desk all day? Kettlebell swing workouts are the answer - 5 a PT recommends to clients
The perfect antidote to a desk-bound day.
By Anna Bartter
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No Reformer? No problem — these are the best wall Pilates exercises for beginners to try at home, according to pros
Grab a wall and prepare to begin.
By Rebecca Shepherd
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I finally had my varicose veins removed after years of deliberation - and only wish I'd done it sooner
Read my story here - including how varicose veins impacted my life, how I found the procedure, and the results that changed everything.
By Dionne Brighton
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I started 2025 by facing my ultimate fear—here’s why you should, too
“If we don’t face our fears and change that mindset, we’ll never know if actually it’s something we will enjoy."
By Mischa Anouk Smith