Fitness

Keeping fit will benefit your body and your mind. Whether you want to lose weight, build strength or maintain a fitness regime our experts are here to keep you on track. Read trusted advice from Nuffield Health experts and personal experiences from members in our fitness articles. 

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Updated: Tuesday 6 April 2021

It's so much more than a fancy treadmill. Here's 4 unique ways to use the TECHNOGYM SKILLMILL to improve your fitness.

Updated: Tuesday 30 March 2021

Nuffield Health Senior Personal Trainer Phil Goulding explains what continuous training is, what it's good for and when to do it.

Updated: Tuesday 2 March 2021

Nuffield Health personal trainer Julia Baverstock explains everything you need to know about cross training.

Updated: Tuesday 2 March 2021

There's a lot of confusing terminology thrown around in the fitness industry. Senior Personal Trainer Phil Goulding breaks through the jargon to explain the definitions of the key training terms.

Updated: Wednesday 24 February 2021

The health of your mind and body are intrinsically linked. Learn how physical activity can help to prevent and manage stress.

Updated: Tuesday 16 February 2021

Nuffield Health Nutritional Therapist Joanne Hart provides a food training programme to help you improve your performance throughout your marathon training and on the big day.

Updated: Tuesday 16 February 2021

As a construction site manager, Tony is used to big projects - but his weight was something he just couldn’t bring under control. Until the Healthy Weight Programme gave him the health and happiness he was looking for.

Updated: Wednesday 3 February 2021

This 10-15 minute workout will get your heart rate up while working your legs, arms and core. You can make the workout longer by adding 2-3 more sets if you're up for it.

Updated: Wednesday 3 February 2021

Kettlebell swings improve muscular endurance and target the muscles at the back of your body (the posterior chain).

Updated: Wednesday 3 February 2021

A kettlebell row targets the upper back and biceps. The single arm kettlebell will target the abs more as you use your core to stabilise your body.

Updated: Wednesday 3 February 2021

Kettlebell squats work the legs dynamically and fire the upper back and shoulders. They also challenge the core as you’re holding the kettlebell in front of you.

Updated: Wednesday 3 February 2021

The clean targets the lower body, the press variations work the upper body and the split jerk works the whole body.

Updated: Wednesday 3 February 2021

The Turkish get-up develops strength all along your spine and stability in your shoulder.

Updated: Wednesday 3 February 2021

This full body workout will lift your heart rate in a matter of seconds! Working everything from your grip strength to your core, this session will help you build explosive power and lean muscle, shed body fat as well as challenge your cardiovascular fitness.

Updated: Wednesday 3 February 2021

Looking for a simple, effective workout you can do at home? Our Pilates instructor, Olivia Tyler, leads a 20-minute online class to help you stay fit and flexible.

Updated: Monday 18 January 2021

Starting a training routine can be challenging. Personal Trainer Olivia Tyler gives her top tips for goal setting and building an effective training plan to set yourself up for success.

Updated: Wednesday 16 December 2020

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 15 December 2020

Having a Health MOT is an excellent first step to improving your fitness. Get the most out of your Health MOT by asking the right questions.

Updated: Tuesday 15 December 2020

Not getting as much exercise as you’d like? Maybe you’re still working from home, or you’ve become a bit less active over lockdown. Dr Ben Kelly, Head of Clinical Research has 5 tips to help you move around more on a daily basis – starting with easiest first.

Updated: Monday 30 November 2020

Small changes to your lifestyle could make you happier, and see you living a longer, healthier life. There's no magic cure, but Head of Clinical Research Dr Ben Kelly has 5 top tips to help you keep your mind and body firing on all cylinders well into retirement.