Health and Fitness
The latest Health & Fitness articles from Marie Claire.
Health and Fitness
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I made a 2025 bingo card to help me *actually* stick to my goals - and I'm shocked at how much it's boosted my motivation
A wellness trend that's actually worth trying?
By Nishaa Sharma
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Introducing Road To Recovery: Ally's London Marathon training diary
Senior Health Editor Ally Head has been dreaming of crossing the finish line of the 2025 London Marathon for a year. But will she make it?
By Ally Head
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I tried the viral Mel Robbins morning routine for a week - and, having tested, totally get the hype
My body clock is *finally* back on track.
By Nishaa Sharma
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As the US bans controversial additive Red Dye 3 - a dietician explains what it is and why it's so harmful
Cherry red food colouring is on the out.
By Anna Bartter
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I tried Pilates clams every day for a week - and am amazed at how quickly my hip stiffness has eased
One to bookmark for later.
By Katie Sims
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I'm a leading wellness expert - and always turn to these 5 simple prompts before saying yes to a decision
Always feel torn? Consider this your bible.
By Adrienne Adhami
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Not sure what to wear to Reformer Pilates? 12 fashionable and functional picks to level up your next workout
These outfit formulas are your key to a comfortable Reformer class.
By Amelia Yeomans
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Love simple yet effective sweat sessions? 6 advanced resistance band arm workouts to try
Upgrade arm day, stat.
By Anna Bartter
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I tried doing the humble cat-cow pose every day for two weeks to help me ease some tightness and tension in my back - here’s what I discovered
A more supple spine, here I come...
By Rebecca Shepherd
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Wondering whether you should take probiotics? As a world-leading gut health scientist, you might be surprised by my take
In an MC UK exclusive, we deep dive into the latest research.
By Dr Megan Rossi
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Wellness patches claiming to boost energy, mood and more are all the rage RN - but do they really work? We ask top experts
Is better health really just a stick-on patch away?
By Anna Bartter
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Indoor step workouts are trending - and promise to be a seriously enjoyable way to boost both fitness and mood
The 80s have called, and they want their workouts back.
By Anna Bartter
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Weightlifting shoes are a non-negotiable for weight training: 6 pairs experts swear by for squatting and deadlifting
Big lifts need the big support these weightlifting shoes offer.
By Chloe Gray
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I was one of the first in the world to try lululemon's new Glow Up range - and think they might just be the brand's best designs yet
A sweat-wicking, sculpting dream.
By Ally Head
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As more brands launch their own alternatives, we ask top dieticians: Do anti-glucose spike supplements actually work?
Seriously effective or serious fad?
By Anna Bartter
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I'm a world-renowned psychotherapist - why mastering your emotions is the key to overall wellbeing
"Authenticity involves acknowledging your feelings and deliberately deciding how to express them."
By Ally Head
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Keen to find out: does Pilates build muscle? Me too - after asking instructors, here’s why they had to say
Experts give us the down low.
By Rebecca Shepherd
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We've been testing for years: 10 gym bags that MC Editors use day in, day out
Gym bags that actually go with our day-to-day outfits? Yes please.
By Valeza Bakolli
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New to strength training from home? 7 effective yet simple dumbbell exercises for beginners to kickstart your strength
No gym membership? No problem.
By Anna Bartter
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Serious about building strength this year? These are the top 7 Pilates moves a coach recommends for building muscle
Earn your strength stripes right here.
By Anna Bartter
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Heard of STOTT Pilates? It's the latest trending low-impact workout promising to boost tone, strength and more
This is classical Pilates, reimagined.
By Rebecca Shepherd
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We're Health Editors that live in Adanola gear—here are the products we own and adore
Incredibly comfy, chic and affordable, our Adanola top picks tick all the right boxes.
By Valeza Bakolli
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I tried vertical Pilates, the Internet's favourite new Pilates form - and I'm, in a word, obsessed
This one's not for the faint-hearted.
By Anna Bartter
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I tried this trending gut supplement every day for two weeks - and am surprised by how much it's helped my bloating
Gut health >
By Georgia Lockstone
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Yoga flares are all the rage RN - we've tried countless pairs and these are, hands down, the 6 best
Most importantly, they're suitable for all heights.
By Amelia Yeomans
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Wellness Wins: I use my BetterMe ankle weights nearly every day - and can't believe how much they've levelled up my home workouts
A simple, affordable and effective home workout tool that you'll really use? I'm sold.
By Ally Head
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Workout leggings with pockets are game-changing - I test kit for a living and these are, hands down, the 13 best pairs
Starting from £17.99.
By Ally Head