Challenges

Get the best out of your fitness challenge, whether it's a triathlon or the Three Peaks Challenge.

If you're looking to build on your foundations of fitness, these daily challenges could help push your limits.

Updated: Thursday 10 September 2026

Published: Wednesday 22 June 2016

We all have it in us to get a little fitter. Test and improve your fitness levels with these seven challenges from our personal trainers.

Updated: Thursday 10 September 2026

Published: Friday 26 August 2016

How to look after the most useful pieces of equipment you’re never without. Your feet.

Updated: Thursday 3 September 2026

Published: Friday 21 April 2017

Finding a way to become more active can be challenging, especially if you’re used to a more sedentary lifestyle or have simply fallen out of the habit. That’s why we’ve put together this easy 30-day exercise plan to help you build a routine to boost your fitness and wellbeing.

Updated: Thursday 3 September 2026

Published: Wednesday 22 June 2016

The three peaks challenge is a popular outdoor endurance climb in the UK. The challenge involves climbing Ben Nevis, Scaffel Pike, and Mount Snowden back-to-back. If you’re considering it as your next adventure, we've put everything you’ll need to know about the challenge in one place to save you time researching.

Updated: Friday 28 August 2026

Published: Tuesday 21 May 2024

Swimming events aren't just for elite athletes. With this advice from Personal Trainer Lloyd Anthony you will be prepared to take on a swimming challenge of up to 1 mile.

Updated: Thursday 27 August 2026

Published: Monday 15 August 2016

Entered your first triathlon? Find out what kit you’ll need on the day with some expert tips from Triathlon Coach Simon Sharp.

Updated: Wednesday 2 September 2020

Published: Tuesday 12 July 2016

Training for your first triathlon? Nuffield Health Physiologist and experienced triathlete, Heather Taylor shares her tips to get the most out of your performance.

Updated: Tuesday 9 April 2019

Published: Monday 8 April 2019

Combining swimming, cycling and running, triathlons require dedication to three very different disciplines, and alternative techniques for each. Triathlon coach Peter Bryan provides expert advice for all sprint triathletes in this six-month training programme.

Updated: Friday 14 December 2018

Published: Wednesday 13 April 2016

Whether it's your first triathlon or you're looking to improve your time, Peter Bryan's sprint triathlon training programme offers expert advice. If your triathlon is six months away, start with this programme to build your base fitness.

Updated: Friday 14 December 2018

Published: Monday 11 April 2016

Get triathlon ready with Triathlon Coach Simon Sharp's top tips to outdoors swimming.

Updated: Friday 14 December 2018

Published: Friday 24 June 2016

Whether it's your first triathlon or you're looking to improve your time, Peter Bryan's sprint triathlon training programme offers expert advice. If your triathlon is five months away, this plan should help strengthen your base fitness.

Updated: Wednesday 28 March 2018

Published: Tuesday 29 March 2016

Whether it's your first triathlon or you're looking to improve your time, Peter Bryan's sprint triathlon training programme offers expert advice. If your triathlon is three months away, this plan should help you build on your fitness and speed training.

Updated: Tuesday 17 May 2016

Published: Monday 11 April 2016

Whether it's your first triathlon or you're looking to improve your time, Peter Bryan's sprint triathlon training programme offers expert advice. If your triathlon is two months away, this plan should help you push your limits in preparation for your last month of training.

Updated: Monday 11 April 2016

Published: Monday 11 April 2016

Whether it's your first triathlon or you're looking to improve your time, Peter Bryan's sprint triathlon training programme offers expert advice. If your triathlon is one month away, this plan should help you add the final polish to your endurance and speed.

Updated: Monday 11 April 2016

Published: Monday 11 April 2016

Whether it's your first triathlon or you're looking to improve your time, Peter Bryan's sprint triathlon training programme offers expert advice. If your triathlon is four months away, this plan should help you introduce speed into your training.

Updated: Monday 11 April 2016

Published: Monday 11 April 2016