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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With more people working remotely combined with rising living costs, at-home workouts are becoming an increasingly popular way to stay fit and healthy. From full body HIIT sessions, to targeted workouts to improve your core, cardio or strength, working out from the comfort of your front room has never been easier.

Updated: Monday 3 August 2026

Published: Tuesday 18 July 2023

The clean targets the lower body, the press variations work the upper body and the split jerk works the whole body.

Updated: Monday 3 August 2026

Published: Tuesday 28 April 2020

A kettlebell row targets the upper back and biceps. The single arm kettlebell will target the abs more as you use your core to stabilise your body.

Updated: Monday 3 August 2026

Published: Tuesday 28 April 2020

The Turkish get-up develops strength all along your spine and stability in your shoulder.

Updated: Monday 3 August 2026

Published: Tuesday 28 April 2020

Kettlebell squats work the legs dynamically and fire the upper back and shoulders. They also challenge the core as you’re holding the kettlebell in front of you.

Updated: Monday 3 August 2026

Published: Tuesday 28 April 2020

Kettlebell swings improve muscular endurance and target the muscles at the back of your body (the posterior chain).

Updated: Monday 3 August 2026

Published: Tuesday 28 April 2020

Heart disease is commonly thought to be a men’s health problem. But this is your issue too. Here's eight simple steps to help women protect themselves.

Updated: Friday 31 July 2026

Published: Tuesday 15 September 2015

Running is booming, with global studies showing that more people than ever before are running. What is even more fascinating is that female participation rate is growing more than males. Hazel Eatwell, Specialist Pelvic Health Physiotherapist, shines the spotlight on the benefits of running to women and what they can do to ensure their pelvic health is not forgotten about during the gruelling training for the 26.2 miles of a marathon.

Updated: Thursday 14 May 2026

Published: Wednesday 28 September 2022

Small changes to your lifestyle could make you happier, and see you living a longer, healthier life. There's no magic cure, but Head of Clinical Research Dr Ben Kelly has 5 top tips to help you keep your mind and body firing on all cylinders well into retirement.

Updated: Monday 27 April 2026

Published: Thursday 31 August 2017

If your main event is four months away, use this programme with the goal of completing a 5k this month.

Updated: Thursday 23 April 2026

Published: Monday 11 April 2016

A half marathon is a huge challenge, especially for someone new to running. This six-month training programme will give you a good shot at success.

Updated: Thursday 23 April 2026

Published: Monday 11 April 2016

If your event is six months away, start with this programme to build your base fitness.

Updated: Thursday 23 April 2026

Published: Monday 11 April 2016

If your event is five months away, start with this programme to help you start to build up your endurance.

Updated: Thursday 23 April 2026

Published: Monday 11 April 2016

If your main event is three months away, use this programme to maintain motivation and build strength this month.

Updated: Thursday 23 April 2026

Published: Monday 11 April 2016

With two months to go your training should be well under way and you should use this programme to hit some key goals.

Updated: Thursday 23 April 2026

Published: Monday 11 April 2016

With the big event in sight, this month you should focus on remaining injury free and enjoying the benefits of the hard work you've put in.

Updated: Thursday 23 April 2026

Published: Monday 11 April 2016

Build strength, stamina and speed ahead of your 10k run with this training programme from Nuffield Health experts.

Updated: Thursday 23 April 2026

Published: Wednesday 31 October 2018

Make the most of your last month of training for your 10k run with this programme from Nuffield Health experts.

Updated: Thursday 23 April 2026

Published: Thursday 13 December 2018

You have seven days until race day. When done right, training in this last week will boost your confidence and make sure you’re mentally prepared for your big day. Ashleigh Ahlqhuist provides some guidelines to help you make the most of your last few days.

Updated: Thursday 23 April 2026

Published: Thursday 7 January 2016

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

Updated: Thursday 23 April 2026

Published: Tuesday 29 March 2016