Physical Health
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: Thursday 26 May 2022
Published: Wednesday 30 March 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: Monday 25 April 2022
Published: Monday 4 January 2016
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
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: Tuesday 12 October 2021
Published: Tuesday 12 October 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
Published: Tuesday 2 October 2018
Starting a training routine can be challenging. Personal Trainer Olivia Tyler gives her top tips for goal setting and building an effective training plan to set yourself up for success.
Updated: Thursday 20 May 2021
Published: Wednesday 18 September 2019
A third of 18-35 year olds (33%) feel too self-conscious to join a gym, according to a new survey, out today, from the UK’s largest independent not-for-profit health and wellbeing organisation, Nuffield Health.
Updated: Thursday 29 April 2021
Published: Tuesday 8 January 2019
Looking to become more active? It can be tricky to know where to start, especially if you’re used to a more sedentary lifestyle or have simply fallen out of the habit. That’s why we’ve put together this easy 30-day exercise plan to help you build a routine to boost your fitness and wellbeing.
Updated: Thursday 29 April 2021
Published: Wednesday 22 June 2016
Back issues are extremely common. Research reveals that 4 in 5 adults (that’s 80%) experience the discomfort and distress of back pain. Despite what you may think, resting won’t help your back recover. Being inactive leads to stiffer joints, and sitting for long periods compresses them further, potentially causing more pain. You need to keep your spine active in order for the joints to stay limber. That’s why exercise is commonly advised as one of the best ways to help prevent and manage most back pain.
Updated: Thursday 29 April 2021
Published: Thursday 12 November 2020