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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Simon has transformed from an unhealthy and overweight Corporate Insurance Advisor to a triathlete and coach following a Nuffield Health Assessment that revealed startling results.

Updated: Monday 17 August 2026

Published: Tuesday 23 June 2015

Jonny was 40 years old and lacked confidence. He had been carrying extra weight for most of his life. He hadn't had a girlfriend in years and was beginning to feel like he would be left behind as he watched his friends meet people and pair off one by one. Eventually he decided enough was enough.

Updated: Monday 17 August 2026

Published: Tuesday 26 May 2015

After a seven-year break from TaekwonDo, it was just three months before Sam was representing England at the European Championships. She explains how she trained to become an elite athlete while working full time at Microsoft.

Updated: Monday 17 August 2026

Published: Monday 8 February 2016

Hips and knees are designed to last a lifetime, but injury, accidents and osteoarthritis can leave your joints worn out and very painful. Our experts in orthopaedics, nutrition and exercise share their tips for looking after your joints.

Updated: Friday 14 August 2026

Published: Thursday 25 February 2016

A high blood glucose level (which may also be referred to as a high blood sugar level) can be actively controlled through exercise.

Updated: Friday 14 August 2026

Published: Wednesday 30 March 2016

Preparing your body for a workout or running session is important to prevent injury.

Updated: Friday 14 August 2026

Published: Friday 20 January 2017

Exercise is crucial to building stronger joints, even if you already experience pain. Try these clinically approved exercises for people with joint pain.

Updated: Friday 14 August 2026

Published: Wednesday 17 October 2018

We often think of exercise as something intense or as activities we do in the gym, but when we're looking at building healthier habits, it’s just as important to appreciate all the movement we do throughout the course of the day. This includes things like cleaning, walking the dog, and playing with our children.

Updated: Friday 7 August 2026

Published: Friday 22 March 2024

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 7 August 2026

Published: Tuesday 2 January 2024

Nuffield Health Wellbeing Personal Trainer Jamie Ramage explains what interval training is, what it's good for, and when we should be doing it.

Updated: Friday 7 August 2026

Published: Thursday 7 January 2016

This workout has been specifically designed to get you fit for ski season.

Updated: Friday 7 August 2026

Published: Tuesday 10 November 2015

With winter well underway, it’s time to plan your winter fitness routine. To help you stay on track, Clinical Fitness Lead Adam Byrne has put together some of his top tips for exercising in cold weather.

Updated: Friday 7 August 2026

Published: Tuesday 20 December 2022

For many of us, exercise is a great way to manage our physical and mental health. This can make the festive period – with all the talk of rest, food, and relaxation – difficult to navigate.

Updated: Friday 7 August 2026

Published: Tuesday 5 December 2023

This 20-minute workout, developed with Nuffield Health experts in pregnancy fitness, is designed to build strength and mobility to help you through labour and the demands of motherhood.

Updated: Monday 3 August 2026

Published: Monday 9 January 2017

Want to plump up your glutes or tighten up your buns? Then this expert-led superset workout designed to tone your toosh is the one for you.

Updated: Monday 3 August 2026

Published: Wednesday 21 October 2015

This high intensity workout uses no equipment and can be done anywhere from your local park to your hotel bedroom when you’re on the go.

Updated: Monday 3 August 2026

Published: Monday 22 June 2015

Get your blood flowing with this express session of cardiovascular exercise.

Updated: Monday 3 August 2026

Published: Wednesday 24 June 2015

This basic bodyweight warm up from Nuffield Health’s Fitness Quality Lead, Ashleigh Ahlquist, is a great way to get yourself ready for a workout.

Updated: Monday 3 August 2026

Published: Wednesday 6 January 2016

Work up a sweat and raise your heart rate with this full body circuit workout. This session combines a mix of cardio and strength exercises to help improve your muscular endurance, heart health and support weight loss.

Updated: Monday 3 August 2026

Published: Monday 13 February 2023

With work, family and other commitments, making time for health and fitness can be easier said than done. But with 37% of Brits stating that their physical fitness has declined over the past year, investing in your body and your mental health has never been more important.

Updated: Monday 3 August 2026

Published: Tuesday 18 April 2023