Fitness tips
The new year is a good time to build motivation and focus on becoming fitter and healthier, but that initial drive can lessen over time. Matt Burge, Fitness & Wellbeing Manager, shares five simple ways to help you accomplish your fitness goals.
Updated: Friday 13 January 2023
Published: Tuesday 22 June 2021
‘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: Wednesday 11 January 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
Finding the motivation to exercise and change your lifestyle can be challenging. Discover how to reach your long-term fitness goals.
Updated: Wednesday 21 December 2022
Published: Monday 24 December 2018
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: Thursday 24 November 2022
Published: Monday 4 January 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
The health of your mind and body are intrinsically linked, but only 3 in 10 people acknowledge that exercise helps their mental health, according to latest data from our Healthier Nation Index. Brendan Street, Head of Emotional Wellbeing, explains how physical activity can help to prevent and manage stress.
Updated: Friday 2 September 2022
Published: Monday 15 April 2019
Exercise isn't something that 'young' people do. As we age we need to stay active too, and here's why.
Updated: Friday 2 September 2022
Published: Monday 2 May 2016
They say mathematics can explain the universe. It can also explain why you’re not achieving your weight loss goals. Head of Preventative Medicine, Dr Ben Kelly crunches the numbers.
Updated: Friday 2 September 2022
Published: Thursday 5 January 2017
Combat inactivity during the working day with this list of desk-based exercises.
Updated: Monday 25 April 2022
Published: Tuesday 5 January 2016