Health and Fitness
The latest Health & Fitness articles from Marie Claire.
Health and Fitness
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These Are *Officially* the 15 Best Pilates Socks on the Market, According to Our Fitness Editors
Oh, and they're great for hot yoga and Barre, too.
By Grace Lindsay
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I’ve Struggled With Back Pain for *Years* - but Experts Say These 6 Gentle Exercises Could Seriously Help
You asked, we answered.
By Nishaa Sharma
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I’m a Total Pilates Newbie, but Even I’ve Found These Pilates Ball Moves Beginner-Friendly and Effective
The best workouts for *every* experience level.
By Nishaa Sharma
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We're Super Fussy Editors Who've Tested 100’s of Activewear Brands – Trust Us, Oner Active Needs To Be on Your Radar
If you're not already familiar, it's time to get acquainted.
By Amelia Yeomans
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Seen PCOS Workouts Trending on TikTok? 5 To Try To Boost Body and Mind, According to Top Pros
Ease into movement.
By Anna Bartter
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I’ve Been Testing This At-Home Reformer Pilates Machine for Three Months – I’m, in a Word, Obsessed
Yes, you can do Reformer Pilates at home.
By Anna Bartter
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I’ve been practising Pilates religiously for over a year and a half - these are the at-home exercises I swear by for boosting flexibility and strength
The fail-safe moves to master.
By Rebecca Shepherd
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As a Health Editor, I've worked out with ankle weights for years - why they’re a staple in my workout routine
Small but mighty, consider this your full-service ankle weights review.
By Morgan Fargo
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I’m a Health Writer who lost her period due to underfuelling - 9 sure-fire signs you’re not eating enough
Feeling fatigued?
By Ashleigh Spiliopoulou
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It's the most in-demand piece of fit kit RN - 6 best walking pad workouts for boosting muscle and cardio fitness
Bookmark these for later.
By Ashleigh Spiliopoulou
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Bored of drab exercise gear? Behold, our Editors' 6 favourite Reformer Pilates sets for a chic sweat session
Working out has never looked so good.
By Amelia Yeomans
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Fitness trackers can look good, too - 15 that our MC UK Editors genuinely wear day in, day out
Tried and tested by Team MC UK.
By Ally Head
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As her second book, Live To Eat, hits shelves: Em The Nutritionist shares the 7 life lessons she swears by
Bookmark these for later.
By Ally Head
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I’m a Health Editor Who’s Tried 100’s of Shoes – These Are Officially the Best Gym Trainers You Can Buy
For running, weight training, walking, and more.
By Ally Head
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I asked fitness experts for the Pilates tops they can't live without - these 11 were, hands down, their favourites
For expert and editor-approved picks, read on
By Valeza Bakolli
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I tried the CurrentBody Infrared PEMF mat that celebrities rave about - and have some thoughts
My honest take.
By Katie Sims
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Butter yellow athleisure is all I want to wear in the heat: 9 picks that prove it’s the it shade of the summer
From team MC's most loved brands.
By Valeza Bakolli
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The viral 75 Medium challenge claims to be a friendlier alternative to the 75 Hard. But experts aren't so sure
Restrictive or effective?
By Katie Sims
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Low impact workouts are all the rage RN - 7 best sessions for building muscle without risking injury
Effective workouts that don't put pressure on your joints.
By Katie Sims
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I tried TikTok's viral silent walking trend every day for a week to quiet my racing mind - and I'm amazed how calm I feel
Zero distractions, maximum zen.
By Anna Bartter
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Andrea's It List: 6 sportswear pieces I rely on to keep me motivated
Luxury activewear that will make you want to stick to your exercise goals.
By Andrea Thompson
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We love Alo Yoga athleisurewear all year round, but there are some seriously good finds in their summer sale RN
Investments for life.
By Valeza Bakolli
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26 running shorts that don't ride up, chafe, or sag, sweat tested by a Health Editor who runs most days
Looking for new fit kit? You're in the right place.
By Ally Head
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I'd never run a marathon before - six years on, I'm one of the UK's fastest female marathoners. Here's how I train every week
Serious inspo, served.
By Ally Head
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No Reformer? No problem - the 6 best Pilates balls are a ridiculously affordable way to add resistance to your workout
And they hardly take up any space
By Amelia Yeomans
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ABC juice is trending and promising to boost immunity and improve digestion - so I tried it for two weeks
It's time to dust off those juicers.
By Anna Bartter
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These are the only 5 pairs of hiking boots worth your money, according to a Health Editor
Hot girl walks, here you come.
By Ally Head