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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Looking to really push your fitness to the next level? This month of advanced challenges could be just the thing.

Updated: Monday 26 October 2026

Published: Wednesday 22 June 2016

Start your duathlon training with this programme from Personal Trainer Ryan Burn.

Updated: Monday 26 October 2026

Published: Thursday 12 May 2016

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

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

For a runner, there are few decisions as important as the marathon you choose. From the fastest courses to the most scenic locations to enjoy, we pick some of the UK's top locations for covering 26.2 miles.

Updated: Monday 26 October 2026

Published: Friday 9 June 2023

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

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

Updated: Friday 16 October 2026

Published: Monday 11 June 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

The effects of the pandemic have been significant, and we’ve seen the impact of long COVID on physical and mental health. GP and Dermatology Lead Dr Unnati Desai explains the symptoms of long COVID, and how you can both self-manage and get rehabilitation for these.

Updated: Friday 16 October 2026

Published: Monday 27 September 2021

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

If step counting is your thing, you’ll have seen the number 10,000 everywhere. Most of us have never stopped to think about where this number comes from. We’ve dived into the fact and the fiction of walking 10,000 steps a day to bring you the origins, health benefits, and studies surrounding this magic number.

Updated: Friday 16 October 2026

Published: Friday 15 September 2023

Avoid the chilly weather and train indoors for your winter 10k run with this expert-led interval treadmill training programme.

Updated: Friday 16 October 2026

Published: Tuesday 29 March 2016

Want to know a great all-round workout plan to keep you fit, tight, strong and healthy? Look no further.

Updated: Friday 16 October 2026

Published: Tuesday 20 October 2015

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

As we age, our muscle mass starts to shrink. This can put extra pressure on our joints and increase our risk of joint pain and conditions like arthritis. Thankfully, painful joints are avoidable no matter what age you are.

Updated: Friday 16 October 2026

Published: Thursday 26 October 2023

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

If you're a runner in the UK, chances are you’ve heard of parkrun. The free event takes place at 9am every Saturday and sees thousands of people descend on locations around the country to walk or run 5km on a closed road course.

Updated: Thursday 15 October 2026

Published: Thursday 6 July 2023

Train for your upcoming duathlon with this programme from Personal Trainer Ryan Burn.

Updated: Thursday 15 October 2026

Published: Thursday 12 May 2016

What you eat on race day can mean the difference between hitting a record on the finish line, or not finishing at all. Ashleigh Ahlquist provides her nutrition tips for sustaining energy and a speedy recovery.

Updated: Thursday 15 October 2026

Published: Tuesday 12 January 2016