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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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

Stephen Macconville, personal trainer and ex semi-professional rugby player, offers popular gym exercises to help you build strength, muscle, power and endurance.

Updated: Tuesday 5 November 2019

Published: Wednesday 18 September 2019

Cycling is a fantastic exercise, but roads can be treacherous and off-putting. Norman Brown provides his steps for staying safe amongst the traffic.

Updated: Tuesday 6 August 2019

Published: Tuesday 13 September 2016

Thinking of dusting off your bike? Norman Brown has some top tips to help you regain confidence and get back in the saddle.

Updated: Tuesday 6 August 2019

Published: Tuesday 13 September 2016

Mix up your training routine with this challenging programme from Swim Manager Jessica Mitchell.

Updated: Wednesday 31 July 2019

Published: Wednesday 24 August 2016

Now you've mastered the basics, it's time to step up your swimming pool routine with this training programme from Swim Manager Jessica Mitchell.

Updated: Wednesday 31 July 2019

Published: Wednesday 5 October 2016

Introduce some variety into your swimming pool routine with this beginner training plan from Swim Manager Jessica Mitchell.

Updated: Wednesday 31 July 2019

Published: Thursday 1 September 2016

The many benefits of the pulley machine, from strength to core stability and injury-prevention are explained in this whole body workout.

Updated: Friday 5 April 2019

Published: Monday 1 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

With a mass of determined riders travelling at speed, it's no wonder injuries at cycling events are a common occurrence. Elite racing cyclist Andrew Marriott offers some advice to help you steer clear of injury.

Updated: Friday 14 December 2018

Published: Friday 29 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

Build up your endurance ahead of your 10k run with this 2-months-to-go training programme from Nuffield Health experts.

Updated: Thursday 13 December 2018

Published: Thursday 13 December 2018

Think strength training will slow you down? Think again. Personal Trainer Haydn Ward provides a guide to strength training for cyclists.

Updated: Thursday 12 July 2018

Published: Friday 8 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 five months away, this plan should help strengthen your base fitness.

Updated: Wednesday 28 March 2018

Published: Tuesday 29 March 2016

This body conditioning workout mimics the timing and duration of boxing rounds to prepare you for the cardiovascular and strength challenges of the sport.

Updated: Thursday 1 February 2018

Published: Friday 16 December 2016

More men in the UK are killing themselves than ever in the last decade. This stark statistic has been brought to light in the latest figures on mortality released by the Office for National Statistics.

Updated: Thursday 21 December 2017

Published: Wednesday 27 May 2015

Swim Manager Jessica Mitchell provides expert instruction for learning or improving your breaststroke.

Updated: Tuesday 7 November 2017

Published: Thursday 1 September 2016

Swim Manager Jessica Mitchell provides expert instruction for learning or improving your front crawl stroke.

Updated: Monday 6 November 2017

Published: Monday 5 September 2016

Swimming Coordinator Mathew Carter provides expert instruction for learning or improving your butterfly stroke.

Updated: Wednesday 21 September 2016

Published: Thursday 1 September 2016