Health and Fitness
The latest Health & Fitness articles from Marie Claire.
Health and Fitness
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I Swapped Planks for a Pallof Press Every Day for Two Weeks – and Can’t Believe How My Core Strength Has Rocketed
Resist the twist and get strong.
By Anna Bartter
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Struggling to Get Up First Thing? MC Editors Agree: 14 Sunrise Alarm Clocks That Make Waking Up a Joy
Rise and shine...
By Grace Lindsay
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The Red Roses Victory Wraps an Unforgettable Year for Women’s Sports – but the Movement is Just Getting Started
Female athletes are tearing up the history books and defining the future of women's sports, one win at a time.
By Ally Head
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The 5x5 Workout is Trending as the Simplest Way to Boost Muscle - After Trying For 2 Weeks, I Already Feel Stronger
Your need-to-knows.
By Anna Bartter
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These Are the Weighted Ab Workouts Trainers Swear By for Boosting Muscle – and They’re All Under 15 Minutes
Burn, baby, burn.
By Ashleigh Spiliopoulou
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This Exercise is Hailed as Even Better Than a Plank for Core Strength – I Tried the Hover for a Week and, Wow
Move over, crunches.
By Anna Bartter
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Wellness Journals Promise to Boost Productivity, Gratitude and Calm – 14 Best to Add to Basket
Tried and tested by team MC.
By Grace Lindsay
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I Tried A 5 Minute Arm Workout With Weights Every Day For A Week - and My Motivation To Keep Going is Stronger Than Ever
Can you really snack your way to a strong upper body?
By Ashleigh Spiliopoulou
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Everyone's Talking About The Norwegian 4x4 Workout RN - So Is It Really Unrivalled For Boosting Cardio Fitness?
We promise it’s not as scary as it sounds...
By Ashleigh Spiliopoulou
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I’ve Been Recommending the SURI 2.0 Toothbrush to Anyone Who Will Listen – Here’s Why You’ll Want to Invest in One, Too
Sustainable, chic, effective
By Valeza Bakolli
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Harry Styles Just Ran a 2:59 Marathon in Some Seriously Cool Kit – as a 9x Marathoner, These Are My Go-To Race Day Brands
Meet the brands almost guaranteed to score you a PB.
By Ally Head
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We’ve Spent 100's of Hours Testing - and Can't Fault These 19 lululemon Products for All Types of Movement
Kit that will last in the long run.
By Amelia Yeomans
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Zone Zero Training Is the Next Fitness Trend Promising the World – So Is It Really All Gains, Minimal Effort?
Effortless exercise? We're all in.
By Anna Bartter
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New Research Shows 15 Minutes of "Fast" Walking Significantly Boosts Health – So, How Fast Should You Aim For?
Don't underestimate the humble walk.
By Anna Bartter
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Cult-Favourite Infrared Pilates Studio YOURS Just Arrived in the UK – I Tried a Class and Wow, the Burn
Towels at the ready, people.
By Ashleigh Spiliopoulou
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It's PCOS Awareness Month: Your Guide to the Common Female Health Condition, Plus Toolkit For Easing Symptoms
Polycystic ovary syndrome affects millions of women in the UK and around the world – so what actually is it?
By Ally Head
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I’m a Female Health Doctor Who Spent Two Years Trying To Get a PCOS Diagnosis – 7 Things I've Learned About Advocating for Yourself
Here, Dr Hazel Wallace shares the things she wishes she'd known sooner about advocating for your own health.
By Ally Head
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Vibration Plates Are Back With a Bang, Promising to Boost Strength and Muscle Tone – but Do They Work? Experts Weigh In
Is it time to shake up your fitness routine?
By Anna Bartter
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Keen To Do Low-Impact Exercise While Expecting? Experts Hail These 7 As The Best Pregnancy Pilates Classes To Do on YouTube
Including options perfect for the first, second and third trimester.
By Rebecca Shepherd
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So, Does the Stairmaster Work Your Abs? We Asked Renowned Trainers - and Their Answer Is Surprising
Alexa: play Miley Cyrus' The Climb.
By Ashleigh Spiliopoulou
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It’s the Most Popular Workout Tool RN – How to Get the Most From Your Stairmaster Workouts, According to a Top Trainer
Step your fitness up a gear.
By Anna Bartter
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It’s the Hottest Workout of the Year – but Is Pilates Becoming Elitist? We Asked 5 Top Instructors for Their Take
Seriously, why is it so expensive?
By Georgia Brown
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I Doodled for 20 Minutes Every Day for a Week - and it Did Wonders for My Creative Health
Turns out the pen is mightier than the algorithm.
By Ashleigh Spiliopoulou
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Trust Us, We Use Them Every Day Without Fail - 10 Best Exercise Headphones for All Types of Workout
Starting at just £31.
By Amelia Yeomans
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The Viral Pilates by Izzy Challenge is Known as One of the Toughest - I Tried It for 25 Days and My Core Strength Has Skyrocketed
25 minutes, 25 days. One huge burn.
By Ashleigh Spiliopoulou
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Rowing Machine Workouts are Trending as *The* Most Effective Form of Cardio - 5 To Try a PT Does Themself
A full-body cardio blast, if ever there was one.
By Rebecca Shepherd
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We’re All for Boosting Our Nutrition – But Experts Reckon Joe Wicks’ Sugar Ban Is Problematic. Here's Why
Cutting entire food groups is never a simple fix, which is part of the reason why Joe Wicks’ ban has sparked debate.
By Georgia Brown