Health and Fitness
The latest Health & Fitness articles from Marie Claire.
Health and Fitness
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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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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
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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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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 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
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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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Struggling to get up in the morning? MC Editors agree: 13 sunrise alarm clocks that make waking up a joy
Rise and shine...
By Grace Lindsay
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As walking yoga becomes the latest wildly viral workout - top yogis debunk whether it's worth trying or another fad
The result of combining two forms of low-impact exercise.
By Rebecca Shepherd
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Celebrity-approved activewear is fit kit's best of the best - 6 brands A-listers wear for workouts, errands, and everything in between
They come highly rated by team MC experts as well.
By Amelia Yeomans
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Everyone I know seems to be doing the 75 Hard challenge - but top experts warn it could actually be detrimental to your health
Before you consider giving it a go - read this.
By Ally Head
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Tired of boring core workouts? Transverse ab moves make fitness fun and build deep core strength - 5 to try
Engage those deep core muscles without a crunch in sight.
By Anna Bartter
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After a month of trying Reformer Pilates, I can't believe how much my body and mood have changed
If it's good enough for Harry Styles..
By Ally Head
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Glucose Goddess recipes promise stable energy and minimal midday hunger pangs - 5 to try
Recipes your taste buds (and blood sugar levels) will be thankful for.
By Rebecca Shepherd
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I'm a Health Editor who debunks fads for a living - 8 simple ways to improve your health that have transformed my life
Because feeling your best needn't be complicated.
By Ally Head
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We asked top experts - 7 best Pilates sliders that promise to give you Reformer results from home
The best bit? Most of these instructor-approved Pilates sliders are under £10.
By Amelia Yeomans
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We're fussy Editors who've tried countless brands - 5 best sweat-proof jewellery brands that last the long run
Workout in style.
By Amelia Yeomans
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Castor oil is the latest viral TikTok trend promising the world - but top experts have some serious doubts about its effectiveness
Is it really a cure-all elixir?
By Camille Dubuis-Welch
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I'm convinced that ankle weights are the key to an effective workout—these are the best pairs that experts swear by, at all price points
Don't wait - add a bit of spice to your home sweat sessions.
By Amelia Yeomans
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PTs have called it - these are officially the best YouTube workouts of all time to boost your fitness from home
Roll out your exercise mat and prepare to get stuck in.
By Rebecca Shepherd
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Feeling overwhelmed by New Year's messaging? 8 balanced nutritionist tips to make you feel your best
Prepare to dig into these palatable expert-backed tips.
By Rebecca Shepherd