Fitness tips

Finding the motivation to exercise and change your lifestyle can be challenging. Discover how to reach your long-term fitness goals.

Updated: Monday 26 October 2026

Published: Monday 24 December 2018

Health assessments aren’t just to identify health issues, they can also help you optimise your health and wellbeing. Luke Cousins, Regional Clinical Lead Physiologist, shines a light on health assessments at Nuffield Health and why you might decide to have one.

Updated: Monday 26 October 2026

Published: Tuesday 12 October 2021

Cancer treatment can be mentally and physically exhausting, leaving many feeling like a shadow of their former selves. But you don’t have to put your health and wellbeing on hold, says cancer rehabilitation personal trainer Tom Cole.

Updated: Monday 26 October 2026

Published: Thursday 7 January 2016

Struggling to break bad habits and get healthy? Research Fellow and behaviour expert, Dr Sophie Attwood has four tips to boost your chances of success.

Updated: Monday 26 October 2026

Published: Thursday 23 February 2017

The new flooring is just one of the features that reflects the rise of functional training in the fitness community. So, what is functional training and how can it benefit you?

Updated: Monday 26 October 2026

Published: Friday 5 April 2019

Do you shy away from exercise because you're worried about damaging your joints? Concerned about putting excess stress and strain on your knees or hips? You're not alone.

Updated: Friday 16 October 2026

Published: Tuesday 2 October 2018

Resistance training is a great way to build muscle, improve mobility, and lessen your risk of injury. Nuffield Health Senior Health and Wellbeing Physiologist Inez Griffin explains what resistance training is, what it's good for, and when you should be doing it.

Updated: Friday 16 October 2026

Published: Monday 4 January 2016

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

Updated: Friday 16 October 2026

Published: Thursday 18 February 2016

Struggling to find the motivation to get or stay fit? Fitness says more about your future health than you may think. All you have to do is listen to your heart.

Updated: Friday 16 October 2026

Published: Friday 20 May 2016

Gym anxiety, or “gymtimidation” is common in people joining the gym for the first time or returning after some time off. If you’re worried about how you look or that people will be watching you, you’re not alone. These thoughts and feelings are extremely common and typically stem from a fear of the unknown.

Updated: Friday 16 October 2026

Published: Tuesday 2 January 2024

Your genetic body type can determine how well you respond to different exercises. Nuffield Health Head of Physiology Jay Brewer talks us through the three key body types and how best to train for your shape.

Updated: Friday 16 October 2026

Published: Monday 14 December 2015

Running in winter: some of us love it, some of us hate it. Whether you’re training for a marathon or taking on a new year’s resolution to get a bit more active, running in the winter brings a unique set of challenges with it. Thankfully, there are several ways to make running in cold weather easier and more enjoyable.

Updated: Thursday 15 October 2026

Published: Tuesday 8 October 2024

For some people, exercise is an intimidating word that conjures up images of fitness classes and marathons. The reality is that movement and exercise are for everyone, no matter what your ability or starting point. There are loads of free ways you can get moving and incorporate exercise into your day without attending the gym or pushing yourself too hard.

Updated: Thursday 15 October 2026

Published: Monday 15 April 2024

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: Wednesday 14 October 2026

Published: Wednesday 28 April 2021

Exercise is the most recommended way of managing polyendocrine metabolic ovarian syndrome (PMOS) symptoms – formerly polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS). Our clinical regional fitness lead, Olivia Tyler, explains how exercise can help manage symptoms as well as providing some simple body weight exercises that you can incorporate into your day.

Updated: Monday 12 October 2026

Published: Friday 2 September 2022

Nuffield Health head of fitness Chris Foster discusses the importance of maintaining a cardiovascular exercise routine in an era of resistance training.

Updated: Monday 14 September 2026

Published: Friday 19 June 2015

Trying out new gym equipment can be daunting, but these instructional films will show you how to use a VIPR correctly and introduce some variation into your workout.

Updated: Monday 14 September 2026

Published: Friday 13 May 2016

What counts as physical activity? Unfortunately, this age-old question doesn’t have a simple answer. There are many different types of physical activity, all of which get us moving in different ways. Keep reading to learn more about what constitutes moderate physical activity (as defined by the NHS) and how including some vigorous movement can further improve our overall health.

Updated: Monday 14 September 2026

Published: Monday 15 April 2024

The forehand is a staple shot in any tennis players repertoire. The ability to deliver a strong and accurately positioned ball on your dominant side is the building block for the rest of your game.

Updated: Thursday 10 September 2026

Published: Tuesday 10 October 2023

The Borg Scale ranges from 6 to 20, allowing you to determine just how hard you are working.

Updated: Thursday 10 September 2026

Published: Friday 20 May 2016