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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Updated: Wednesday 20 October 2021

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: Tuesday 19 October 2021

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: Tuesday 12 October 2021

Health assessments aren’t just to identify health issues, they can also help you optimise your health and wellbeing. Luke Cousins, Regional Clinical Lead Physiologist, shines a light on health assessments at Nuffield Health and why you might decide to have one.

Updated: Sunday 3 October 2021

From first-timers to seasoned pros, reaching the marathon finish line should fill you with a sense of pride and achievement. But you’re not quite done.

Updated: Wednesday 29 September 2021

Not only has the pandemic affected children’s education, they’ve also missed out on learning crucial life skills such as how to swim. Ross Harris, National Fitness Development Manager, explains why we should make sure kids are taught swimming and water safety from a young age.

Updated: Friday 17 September 2021

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 17 September 2021

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: Friday 17 September 2021

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 – starting with easiest first.

Updated: Friday 17 September 2021

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: Thursday 16 September 2021

Do you shy away from the gym for fear of damaging your joints? You needn’t be worried. Exercise can in fact help to protect your joints, as well as relieve pain.

Updated: Thursday 16 September 2021

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 13 September 2021

Discover activities that will help your family stay fit and well while having fun at the same time. You'll barely even notice you're exercising.

Updated: Friday 3 September 2021

If your marathon is a month away, use this training programme to prepare effectively for the big day and reduce your risk of injury.

Updated: Tuesday 3 August 2021

If your marathon is two months away, use this training programme to push yourself over the last few hurdles, where many start to flag.

Updated: Thursday 29 July 2021

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

Updated: Wednesday 28 July 2021

Exercise is a great way to help normalise your blood pressure levels.

Updated: Tuesday 20 July 2021

With gyms open and exercise classes back on the schedule, you may have already got stuck in, or maybe you’re gearing up to head back to the gym soon. If you haven’t been keeping up an at-home workout routine, there may be a risk of doing too much too soon. Senior physiotherapists Emily Jackson and Daniel Gibson, share their top tips for safely getting back into training after a long break, and what to do if you suffer from a sports injury.

Updated: Saturday 3 July 2021

If your marathon is three months away, use this training programme to push yourself past your expectations to build strength, stamina and speed.

Updated: Friday 2 July 2021

As the pros take to the turf at Wimbledon this summer, millions of us will get swept up in the passion. With the popularity of tennis at an all-time high, George Adey, Performance Tennis Coach at Nuffield Health Tennis Academy in Hull, outlines his top tips to help you dominate the court this summer.

Updated: Tuesday 22 June 2021

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!