Home fitness

With work, family and other commitments, making time for health and fitness can be easier said than done. But with 37% of Brits stating that their physical fitness has declined over the past year, investing in your body and your mental health has never been more important.

Updated: Tuesday 18 April 2023

Published: Tuesday 18 April 2023

This 10-15 minute workout will get your heart rate up while working your legs, arms and core. You can make the workout longer by adding 2-3 more sets if you're up for the challenge.

Updated: Thursday 16 March 2023

Published: Tuesday 28 April 2020

Work up a sweat and raise your heart rate with this full body circuit workout. This session combines a mix of cardio and strength exercises to help improve your muscular endurance, heart health and support weight loss.

Updated: Monday 13 February 2023

Published: Monday 13 February 2023

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

Updated: Tuesday 24 January 2023

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: Tuesday 24 January 2023

Published: Tuesday 28 April 2020

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

Updated: Tuesday 24 January 2023

Published: Tuesday 28 April 2020

Looking for a simple, effective workout you can do at home? Our Pilates instructor, Olivia Tyler, leads a 20-minute online class to help you stay fit and flexible.

Updated: Tuesday 24 January 2023

Published: Tuesday 7 April 2020

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

Updated: Tuesday 24 January 2023

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: Tuesday 24 January 2023

Published: Tuesday 28 April 2020

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

Updated: Monday 25 April 2022

Published: Tuesday 5 January 2016

Stephen MacConville, Fitness Lead for Flagship Programmes at Nuffield Health gives us his top tips on how the over 70s can stay active during self-isolation.

Updated: Monday 14 June 2021

Published: Friday 27 March 2020

This basic bodyweight warm up from Nuffield Health’s Fitness Quality Lead, Ashleigh Ahlquist, is a great way to get yourself ready for a workout.

Updated: Wednesday 16 September 2020

Published: Wednesday 6 January 2016

Get your blood flowing with this express session of cardiovascular exercise.

Updated: Wednesday 16 September 2020

Published: Wednesday 24 June 2015

This express, medium-intensity routine will see you using your own body weight combined with gym props to strengthen your core muscles.

Updated: Wednesday 16 September 2020

Published: Wednesday 5 August 2015

This high intensity workout uses no equipment and can be done anywhere from your local park to your hotel bedroom when you’re on the go.

Updated: Wednesday 16 September 2020

Published: Monday 22 June 2015

Move your whole body across all dimensions with this workout designed to improve flexibility and mobility and get your heart pumping.

Updated: Wednesday 16 September 2020

Published: Tuesday 7 July 2015

Want to plump up your glutes or tighten up your buns? Then this expert-led superset workout designed to tone your toosh is the one for you.

Updated: Tuesday 7 April 2020

Published: Wednesday 21 October 2015

Taking a coffee break isn't the only way to get away from your screen during the working day. Ashleigh Ahlquist's five-minute workout will help you stay active, boosting concentration and promoting good health.

Updated: Monday 6 April 2020

Published: Wednesday 23 September 2015

The back is one of the most commonly injured body parts so protecting it is vital to maintaining a healthy lifestyle. Using your own bodyweight, this workout will mobilise your upper back, shoulders and abdomen.

Updated: Monday 30 March 2020

Published: Monday 6 June 2016

The push-up is one of the best bodyweight exercises that anyone can do (depending on any injury/limiting factors). So why not kick-start your new year with a push-up challenge? You’ll learn how to master the exercise, while improving your strength and fitness.

Updated: Monday 30 March 2020

Published: Monday 16 December 2019