Fitness News

Research released today by Nuffield Health reveals the significant impact of period stigma on young girls in the UK, as one in three (33%) aged 11-16 are uncomfortable taking part in physical activity whilst menstruating.

Updated: Tuesday 27 October 2026

Published: Tuesday 18 July 2023

A third of over 60 year olds say their mental health had suffered as a result of cancelled or delayed diagnostic tests or operations, with a quarter (25%) worried their physical health would also deteriorate, according to a new survey released today from Nuffield Health.

Updated: Monday 26 October 2026

Published: Friday 16 August 2019

New research from Nuffield Health highlights the crucial role parents, caregivers and guardians play in shaping their daughters' attitudes towards exercise and physical activity.

Updated: Monday 26 October 2026

Published: Tuesday 30 July 2024

We’re calling on political party leaders to support the adoption of our National Movement Strategy to help combat widespread issues affecting the nation’s health.

Updated: Monday 26 October 2026

Published: Monday 24 June 2024

New figures, published today by healthcare provider Nuffield Health, reveal that the over 65s are the UKs most frequent gym users, highlighting the increasing importance of good health and fitness to the older generation. Across Nuffield Health’s 75 UK fitness and wellbeing gyms, figures show that septuagenarians are actually leading the way, with gym usage peaking at age 72, at eight visits per month on average – up from aged 68 in 2013.*

Updated: Friday 16 October 2026

Published: Thursday 23 April 2015

In the very first episode of the Let’s Talk Health podcast, we sat down with two of our Nuffield Health Ambassadors Dame Kelly Holmes and Fara Williams MBE to chat about their decorated careers, the importance of adapting your training over time, overcoming adversity, and the barriers to fitness that women still face today.

Updated: Monday 12 October 2026

Published: Tuesday 9 July 2024

Over half of gym-going Brits (55%) admit they don’t know what they’re doing at the gym, and many just copy what someone else is doing, according to new research out today from Nuffield Health.

Updated: Thursday 1 October 2026

Published: Monday 8 January 2018

Nuffield Health, the UK’s largest healthcare charity, is developing the UK’s first specialist rehabilitation programme to support patients in their recovery after they have received medical treatment for COVID-19.

Updated: Thursday 14 May 2026

Published: Thursday 6 August 2020

New research by Nuffield Health reveals a growing social trend as millions of Brits are relying on fitness to stay connected.

Updated: Monday 22 September 2025

Published: Monday 22 September 2025

After two successful years of working together to support disadvantaged and disabled young people across Greater Manchester, Access Sport and Nuffield Health have announced that this vital partnership will be extended until March 2026.

Updated: Monday 8 July 2024

Published: Monday 8 July 2024

A new survey released today reveals that despite the recent splash of news coverage on women in sport following the Lionesses’ Euros win, just 12% of girls aged 11-16 plan to play sport this summer.

Updated: Tuesday 9 August 2022

Published: Tuesday 9 August 2022

New research released today has found that over one in three women in the UK (37%) have reported that their physical health has gotten worse in the last 12 months, and nearly half (47%) have failed to do any vigorous exercise. Lower numbers of men reported the same impact, with 28% reporting that their physical health has gotten worse in the last 12 months and 34% not having done any vigorous activity in the last 12 months.

Updated: Monday 8 August 2022

Published: Friday 5 August 2022

Nuffield Health, the UK’s largest healthcare charity, has won two awards at this year’s ukactive Awards; Healthy Communities and Outstanding Leadership.

Updated: Friday 1 July 2022

Published: Friday 1 July 2022

New data released today from Nuffield Health’s Healthier Nation Index has revealed the extent of concern families have about the state of their loved one’s physical and mental health.

Updated: Monday 27 September 2021

Published: Friday 24 September 2021

Who doesn’t know someone who has welcomed a new pet to their home in the last 12 months, or who has themselves? Indeed, since the pandemic took its grip on the nation 12 months ago a staggering 3.2million(1) households decided to introduce a new furry (or non-furry) friend into their household.

Updated: Thursday 13 May 2021

Published: Monday 10 May 2021

A third of 18-35 year olds (33%) feel too self-conscious to join a gym, according to a new survey, out today, from the UK’s largest independent not-for-profit health and wellbeing organisation, Nuffield Health.

Updated: Thursday 29 April 2021

Published: Tuesday 8 January 2019

A new survey has found that half of British women are doing less exercise as the mornings and evenings get darker, with the UK’s largest healthcare charity and double Olympic Gold medallist Dame Kelly Holmes warning of a lockdown health inequality.

Updated: Monday 23 November 2020

Published: Monday 23 November 2020

This winter, access to gyms has never been so important. Statement from Nuffield Health Medical Director, Dr Davina Deniszczyc.

Updated: Tuesday 13 October 2020

Published: Tuesday 13 October 2020

As gym and leisure facilities prepare to open, the UK’s largest healthcare charity sets out its strategy to reopen its sites safely for members and employees.

Updated: Thursday 9 July 2020

Published: Thursday 9 July 2020

We know that lockdown has significantly impacted the nation’s health, and the burden on people’s physical and mental wellbeing will have a long-lasting effect on the NHS. So it is vital that we act now to reopen the nation’s gyms and help kick-start our recovery from COVID-19. Statement from our CEO, Steve Gray.

Updated: Thursday 25 June 2020

Published: Thursday 25 June 2020