Health and Fitness
The latest Health & Fitness articles from Marie Claire.
Health and Fitness
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A PT confirms: these double-duty dumbbell workouts are the best for working both your arms and shoulders
Get stronger bis and tris.
By Chloe Gray
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EMOM workouts need a spot in your workout routine, stat – how they're so effective at improving strength and stability
Hello, guns.
By Abbi Henderson
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We're Health Editors who test products day in, day out - and were blown away by the viral Whoop fitness tracker
Here's why.
By Ally Head
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As a nine-time marathon runner, trust me: these are the most handy bits of kit for any distance
You'll use these for years to come.
By Ally Head
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On the hunt for affordable kit that performs, too? I swear by these buttery soft leggings for all workouts
Honestly, I'm obsessed.
By Valeza Bakolli
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I'm a Pilates-obsessed Shopping Editor, and these are the Pilates products currently on my wish list
Including the softest leggings I’ve ever put on my body.
By Valeza Bakolli
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It's official: these are the best core sculpting Pilates moves you can do for refined, toned muscles
So long, crunches.
By Anna Bartter
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How to restart your workout routine, if you've been busy but feel motivated to get back into fitness
Had an exercise sabbatical? Here's how to restart your workout routine
By Anna Bartter
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Micro shorts are every runner's must-wear RN - 6 top picks you'll wear on repeat
Trust me on this one.
By Ally Head
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23 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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Chronobiology is the latest wellness trend to go viral – so, is working out at a certain time key to fitness gains?
Your need to knows.
By Abbi Henderson
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Full body exercises are the easiest and most effective way to get fit – a PT's top 6
Keen to build up your fitness?
By Abbi Henderson
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As extremely fussy Health Editors, trust us - these 11 workout tops for women are the best money can buy
Chic, comfy and high-performance buys.
By Ally Head
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Introducing Stepperton, the viral TikTok workout that promises to make your sweat sessions more fun than ever
EYNTK about TikTok's latest fitness obsession.
By Anna Bartter
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Butter yellow athleisure is all I want to wear in this heat: 9 picks that prove it’s the it shade of the summer
Tried and tested by team MC
By Valeza Bakolli
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I've been doing this simple at-home strength move for three months – and it's massively improved my lower-body strength and stability
Strength, levelled up.
By Abbi Henderson
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I've just got back into tennis - and I can't tell you how much it's improved my fitness, strength and mood
Ready, set, play.
By Anna Bartter
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I tried wall squats every day for a week - and can't believe how much of a workout they are
Prepare to be humbled.
By Anna Bartter
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I tried the trending Shrimp challenge - and learnt an unbelievable amount about my fitness
Shrimp challenge, accepted.
By Anna Bartter
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PSA: these are the only 9 Pilates leggings team MC UK recommend, no slippery or restrictive styles in sight
Supportive, breathable and so, so soft.
By Valeza Bakolli
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Pilates is everyone's favourite workout RN – but is 20 minutes enough to improve your strength and muscle tone?
It's time to see what the experts and science have to say…
By Rebecca Shepherd
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Glute bridges are trending - I tried them every other day and wow, my muscles are very thankful
Despite its name, this exercise isn’t just for your glutes
By Rebecca Shepherd
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Trust me, the New Balance sale is really, really good right now - here's everything I’m stocking up on as a cost-conscious Shopping Editor
Get an extra 30% off sale items - including the iconic 530s
By Valeza Bakolli
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Yin yoga is loved by Miley Cyrus, Dua Lipa and Rihanna - how it boosts calm and strength from home
And... breathe.
By Abbi Henderson
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It's without doubt the most popular workout of the year - so, is Reformer Pilates a form of strength training?
Two Pilates pros hash it out.
By Rebecca Shepherd
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Resistance training is set to be the sweat session of the summer - your guide to why it's so effective
HIIT is old news, people.
By Liz Connor
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Pilates sculpt bars are currently trending - so, are they really an effective tool for building muscle from home?
EYNTK about this nifty piece of kit.
By Anna Bartter