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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Nuffield Health personal trainer and health mentor Tan Quddus provides some tips that will help you come marathon day.

Updated: Monday 9 May 2022

Published: Friday 19 June 2015

The health of your mind and body are intrinsically linked, but only 3 in 10 people acknowledge that exercise helps their mental health, according to latest data from our Healthier Nation Index. Brendan Street, Head of Emotional Wellbeing, explains how physical activity can help to prevent and manage stress.

Updated: Friday 29 April 2022

Published: Monday 15 April 2019

Not getting as much exercise as you’d like? Maybe you’re still working from home, or you’ve become a bit less active over lockdown. Dr Ben Kelly, Head of Clinical Research has 5 tips to help you move around more on a daily basis.

Updated: Tuesday 26 April 2022

Published: Wednesday 30 March 2016

Going to the gym for the first time doesn’t need to be daunting. Adam Hameed, personal trainer at Nuffield Health, offers some beginner workouts to help you feel confident and get the most out of your gym time.

Updated: Tuesday 26 April 2022

Published: Wednesday 18 December 2019

Exercise can have a positive impact on your sleep quality, if done correctly. Physiologist Michael Dymond explains.

Updated: Tuesday 26 April 2022

Published: Friday 25 November 2016

How often have you set yourself a new goal, been really motivated on day one, then a couple of days later fallen off the bandwagon completely, almost as if that goal never existed? Follow these 5 simple steps from Matt Burge, Fitness & Wellbeing Manager at our Rugby gym, to make sure this doesn’t happen to you again and you finally tick off that milestone you wanted to achieve. Let’s do this!

Updated: Monday 25 April 2022

Published: Tuesday 22 June 2021

Finding the motivation to exercise and change your lifestyle can be challenging. Discover how to reach your long-term fitness goals.

Updated: Monday 25 April 2022

Published: Monday 24 December 2018

Combat inactivity during the working day with this list of desk-based exercises.

Updated: Monday 25 April 2022

Published: Tuesday 5 January 2016

The past 18 months have been immensely challenging. The stress of the pandemic and being confined to our homes has understandably resulted in some unhealthy habits. Prevention Lead Gosia Bowling and Head of Emotional Wellbeing Brendan Street discuss how we can get fitter and healthier, from exercising more to having a better sleep routine.

Updated: Monday 25 April 2022

Published: Wednesday 28 April 2021

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: Monday 25 April 2022

Published: Monday 4 January 2016

Exercise isn't something that 'young' people do. As we age we need to stay active too, and here's why.

Updated: Monday 25 April 2022

Published: Monday 2 May 2016

Entering the gym for the first time can be a daunting experience, regardless of your age or ability. But help is at hand. Denise Collman gives her top tips on getting the best start.

Updated: Monday 25 April 2022

Published: Tuesday 1 September 2015

Too busy to workout? Making time for your fitness will always pay off, so here's some tips from our Personal Trainers to help you keep on track with your health when time is short.

Updated: Monday 25 April 2022

Published: Monday 14 December 2015

You’ve taken control of your health and wellbeing and joined the gym, so why the worry? Senior Wellbeing Personal Trainer, Graham Morland, tackles first-time gym-goer anxieties head on.

Updated: Monday 25 April 2022

Published: Thursday 11 May 2017

Recently joined the gym or returning to training after a long break? There may be a risk of doing too much too soon. Senior physiotherapists Emily Jackson and Daniel Gibson, share their top tips for training safely, and what to do if you suffer from a sports injury.

Updated: Monday 25 April 2022

Published: Thursday 20 May 2021

Plyometric? Superset? What does it all mean? Find out with our simple guide to fitness terminology.

Updated: Monday 25 April 2022

Published: Wednesday 27 March 2019

Why do we need protein? How can we be sure we’re eating enough of the right kinds? Nuffield Health Nutritional Therapist Tracey Strudwick explains.

Updated: Monday 25 April 2022

Published: Thursday 2 March 2017

Life is hectic. We work hard, we play hard, we work hard again…it can be exhausting. And it can also be difficult to fit in the exercise, nutrition and ‘head space’ that we need to live healthy, productive lives.

Updated: Monday 25 April 2022

Published: Friday 19 June 2015

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: Friday 22 April 2022

Published: Tuesday 12 January 2016

Nuffield Health Nutritional Therapist Joanne Hart provides a food training programme to help you improve your performance throughout your marathon training and on the big day.

Updated: Friday 22 April 2022

Published: Friday 4 December 2015