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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Some children are quite content to make their own fun in the swimming pool, but others might need some encouragement or risk getting bored. So here’s ten ways you can make swimming more interesting for your kids.

Updated: Friday 28 August 2026

Published: Thursday 10 December 2015

Fast track your recovery with this easy-to-follow video guide for hip surgery patients.

Updated: Friday 28 August 2026

Published: Friday 14 October 2016

Swimming events aren't just for elite athletes. With this advice from Personal Trainer Lloyd Anthony you will be prepared to take on a swimming challenge of up to 1 mile.

Updated: Thursday 27 August 2026

Published: Monday 15 August 2016

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 27 August 2026

Published: Monday 4 January 2016

The 10km distance is a challenging and rewarding distance that tests new and experienced runners alike. Whether you’ve just completed a 5km and are looking for a new challenge, or you’re eyeing up a new PB, our plan can help.

Updated: Thursday 27 August 2026

Published: Friday 12 January 2024

For runners of all abilities, the marathon distance demands a dedicated and structured training plan to complete. If you’ve worked your way through the 5k, 10k and the half-marathon distances and are ready to tackle 26.2 miles, you’re in the right place.

Updated: Thursday 27 August 2026

Published: Monday 9 October 2023

Continuous training is a form of exercise that is performed at a 'continuous' intensity throughout and doesn’t involve any rest periods. Nuffield Health Senior Personal Trainer Phil Goulding explains what continuous training is, what it's good for and when to do it.

Updated: Thursday 27 August 2026

Published: Tuesday 5 January 2016

Nuffield Health Senior Personal Trainer Phil Goulding explains the difference between aerobic and anaerobic energy systems and their associated training types.

Updated: Thursday 27 August 2026

Published: Wednesday 17 February 2016

If you want to get into resistance or strength training but aren’t sure where to start, look no further. Our expert led workout can be done in the gym or at home (if you have the right equipment) and contains everything you’ll need to get started.

Updated: Thursday 27 August 2026

Published: Wednesday 3 January 2024

Gyms are sweaty places. Whether you’re hitting the weights section or running on the treadmill, you’ve likely had a few sessions where you’re dripping wet wondering whether something is wrong.

Updated: Thursday 27 August 2026

Published: Monday 21 August 2023

Whether you’re training at the gym because of the weather, or you prefer the feel of running indoors, the convenience and versatility of the treadmill have made it a popular bit of kit. To help you maximise your time on it, Fitness and Wellbeing Manager Simon Francis has put together several expert workouts for use at home or in the gym.

Updated: Thursday 27 August 2026

Published: Monday 11 December 2023

Weightlifting is a great way to improve fitness and build muscle, but bad form and poor fundamentals can mean you end up doing more harm than good. This is particularly common with beginners.

Updated: Thursday 27 August 2026

Published: Thursday 10 August 2023

Exercise is a great way to help lower your blood pressure levels. Ben Kelly, Director of Research and Outcomes, explains five of the best exercises.

Updated: Thursday 27 August 2026

Published: Wednesday 30 March 2016

Whether you work in an office or from home, it doesn’t take long for poor posture and an unergonomic workspace to damage to your back. At work, one of the best things you can do for your long-term health and productivity is to get up and take regular breaks away from your workstation.

Updated: Thursday 27 August 2026

Published: Wednesday 23 September 2015

At 55 years old Jenny has begun a new fitness journey, inspired by her love for her family.

Updated: Monday 17 August 2026

Published: Wednesday 9 September 2015

Peeps Nicols isn't your typical woman in her 70s – she’s an aspiring strong woman.

Updated: Monday 17 August 2026

Published: Tuesday 15 August 2023

Andy had noticed he was getting larger. He was aware that his chest would get tight, and he preferred to hide in the back of photographs. But it wasn't until he applied for the Healthy Weight Programme that he realised how close he was to a catastrophic event.

Updated: Monday 17 August 2026

Published: Tuesday 30 May 2017

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