Beginners' tips
Starting your fitness journey can be daunting but it can also be exciting! Regardless of how you feel about it, we have advice to get you started.
From beginner gym workouts to tips on how you can get more active, there’s something for everyone.
Going to the gym for the first time doesn’t need to be daunting. Adam Hameed, personal trainer at Nuffield Health, offers some beginner workouts to help you feel confident and get the most out of your gym time.
Updated: Friday 5 May 2023
Published: Wednesday 18 December 2019
With work, family and other commitments, making time for health and fitness can be easier said than done. But with 37% of Brits stating that their physical fitness has declined over the past year, investing in your body and your mental health has never been more important.
Updated: Tuesday 18 April 2023
Published: Tuesday 18 April 2023
‘Gymtimidation’ refers to both the use of new equipment and training styles as well as the feeling of intimidation when stepping into the gym. Olivia Tyler, clinical fitness regional lead at Nuffield Health, shares common scenarios of ‘gymtimidation’ and how to recognise and overcome them.
Updated: Thursday 16 March 2023
Published: Friday 23 December 2022
Not getting as much exercise as you’d like? Whether you’re still working from home, or you’ve become less active since the pandemic, Professor Ben Kelly, Head of Clinical Research has five tips to help get you moving and improve your health.
Updated: Tuesday 10 January 2023
Published: Wednesday 30 March 2016
The past 18 months have been immensely challenging. The stress of the pandemic and being confined to our homes has understandably resulted in some unhealthy habits. Prevention Lead Gosia Bowling and Head of Emotional Wellbeing Brendan Street discuss how we can get fitter and healthier, from exercising more to having a better sleep routine.
Updated: Friday 7 October 2022
Published: Wednesday 28 April 2021
You’ve taken control of your health and wellbeing and joined the gym, so why the worry? Senior Wellbeing Personal Trainer, Graham Morland, tackles first-time gym-goer anxieties head on.
Updated: Tuesday 20 September 2022
Published: Thursday 11 May 2017
Do you miss being part of a group and having a regular routine? As a member of Nuffield Health’s gym community, you’ll have access to a wide range of connected wellbeing services. These range from exercise classes and swimming lessons, to personal training and physiotherapy.
Updated: Friday 2 September 2022
Published: Monday 25 October 2021