Workouts

Nuffield Health Personal Trainers select the best workouts to help you achieve your goals.

Nuffield Health Senior Personal Trainer Phil Goulding explains what HIIT training is, what it's good for and when to use it.

Updated: Friday 16 October 2026

Published: Thursday 18 February 2016

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

Updated: Friday 16 October 2026

Published: Tuesday 20 October 2015

Designed by Nuffield Health Personal Trainer Stacey Mountain, this intense workout focuses on your legs and glutes, taking you through a range of movements to build strength.

Updated: Thursday 15 October 2026

Published: Friday 3 February 2017

Exercise is crucial to building stronger joints, even if you already experience pain. Try these clinically approved exercises for people with joint pain.

Updated: Thursday 15 October 2026

Published: Wednesday 17 October 2018

This workout strengthens the muscle groups needed for endurance and performance when swimming. Adapt the workout to improve your own strength level, whether you’re a beginner or a regular swimmer.

Updated: Wednesday 14 October 2026

Published: Friday 27 January 2017

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: Wednesday 7 October 2026

Published: Wednesday 18 December 2019

Trying out new gym equipment can be daunting, but these instructional films will show you how to use a VIPR correctly and introduce some variation into your workout.

Updated: Monday 14 September 2026

Published: Friday 13 May 2016

The push-up is one of the best bodyweight exercises that anyone can do. An added benefit is they require no equipment and are great for building muscle and functional strength almost anywhere. Find out all you need to know about technique and how best to approach the push-up if you’re starting a 30-day challenge, below.

Updated: Thursday 10 September 2026

Published: Monday 16 December 2019

We all have it in us to get a little fitter. Test and improve your fitness levels with these seven challenges from our personal trainers.

Updated: Thursday 10 September 2026

Published: Friday 26 August 2016

High intensity has a huge following and has quickly become one of the most popular ways to workout. But why? Keep reading to find out why HIIT has soared in popularity, and what it can do to keep you looking and feeling healthy.

Updated: Friday 4 September 2026

Published: Tuesday 21 March 2017

Build strength in your shoulders, back and chest with this upper body circuit workout. Use your own body weight and free weights to build stronger muscles and sculpt your upper body.

Updated: Friday 4 September 2026

Published: Wednesday 30 September 2015

Personal Trainers Abby Carpenter and Tan Quddus give expert guidance on five simple exercises you can do with a barbell.

Updated: Friday 4 September 2026

Published: Thursday 6 October 2016

Regional Lead Physiotherapist, Joanne Fidock, recommends a series of morning stretches to relieve back pain and keep it at bay.

Updated: Friday 4 September 2026

Published: Wednesday 9 October 2019

The back is one of the largest sections of muscle and bone in the human body. Because of its size, the back is more prone to injury and damage than other areas, which makes strengthening the muscles in the area vital.

Updated: Friday 4 September 2026

Published: Monday 6 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 at some point in their lifetime. Inactivity can make the muscles tighten up and the joints become stiff, so rest isn't always the best option. That’s why exercise is commonly advised as one of the best ways to help prevent and manage most back pain.

Updated: Friday 4 September 2026

Published: Thursday 12 November 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: Friday 4 September 2026

Published: Tuesday 7 April 2020

Whether it’s functional strength or aesthetic appeal that you’re looking for, training your biceps is a vital part of any weightlifting routine. All you need is a bar and some weights or a set of dumbbells.

Updated: Friday 4 September 2026

Published: Wednesday 4 October 2023

Personal Trainers Abby Carpenter and Tan Quddus give expert guidance on five simple exercises you can do with dumbbells.

Updated: Friday 4 September 2026

Published: Wednesday 12 October 2016

Circuit training is a great way to improve cardiovascular fitness and muscular strength endurance. Nuffield Health Senior Personal Trainer Phil Goulding explains how it works, what you can expect and the best ways to fit it into your week.

Updated: Thursday 3 September 2026

Published: Wednesday 30 December 2016

We’ve partnered with our very own Stephen Macconville, Personal Trainer at Nuffield Health, to compile a list of seven exercises all older adults and seniors should be doing at home to increase flexibility and maintain a good range of motion.

Updated: Thursday 3 September 2026

Published: Friday 27 March 2020