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Nuffield Health Senior Personal Trainer Graham Morland explains what supersets are, what they're good for and when to do them.

Updated: Friday 4 September 2026

Published: Thursday 7 January 2016

Working from home has quickly become normal life for many of us. A large percentage of the population works with a computer or laptop every day, often with suboptimal home office set-ups that can be harmful to our eyes.

Updated: Friday 4 September 2026

Published: Monday 1 June 2020

Nuffield Health Senior Personal Trainer Phil Goulding explains what isolation and compound exercises are, what they’re good for and when to use them.

Updated: Thursday 3 September 2026

Published: Tuesday 25 June 2019

Ever wonder how long it takes to notice changes from your new exercise routine? Discover the timeline of benefits you can expect to see and feel over the period of a year.

Updated: Thursday 3 September 2026

Published: Monday 1 April 2019

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: Thursday 3 September 2026

Published: Friday 27 January 2017

The human body isn’t perfect and developing a hernia is often caused by things you can't control. Here are four things you can.

Updated: Thursday 3 September 2026

Published: Monday 14 March 2016

There are a few simple ways to reduce your risk of getting kidney stones. Fluid and diet play an important preventative role.

Updated: Thursday 3 September 2026

Published: Thursday 2 May 2019

Sleeve gastrectomy is now the most commonly performed weight loss surgery in the UK. Mr Simon Gibson, Consultant Bariatric Surgeon at Nuffield Health Glasgow, explains what’s behind its growing popularity.

Updated: Thursday 3 September 2026

Published: Monday 22 February 2016

As a newcomer you may think they're scary, or as a hardened gym-goer that they're not challenging enough, but here are five reasons you should break out of your comfort zone and book into a class.

Updated: Thursday 3 September 2026

Published: Tuesday 18 October 2016

Jeremy Latham, Specialist Hip Surgeon, answers some common questions about hip replacement. He explains how to recognise when you need to see a doctor, and how hip replacement recovery feels after surgery, should you need it.

Updated: Thursday 3 September 2026

Published: Monday 15 August 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

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

Updated: Thursday 3 September 2026

Published: Thursday 18 February 2016

Flying is one of the most trusted methods of transport in the world today. Many of us silently dread the ascent to 30,000 feet and there are some minor and potentially severe ailments and conditions that can develop when we get there.

Updated: Thursday 3 September 2026

Published: Monday 24 June 2024

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

Updated: Thursday 3 September 2026

Published: Tuesday 20 October 2015

Nuffield Health and Vanguard Healthcare Solutions have finished the construction of two modern and spacious operating theatres to provide high-quality, timely care to both NHS and privately paying patients.

Updated: Thursday 3 September 2026

Published: Friday 3 January 2025

Cataracts affect many of us as we get older, but acting early can reduce the impact they'll have on your life. Thankfully, spotting the early signs of a cataract developing is fairly straight forward.

Updated: Thursday 3 September 2026

Published: Friday 19 February 2016

It's so much more than a fancy treadmill. Here's 4 unique ways to use the TECHNOGYM SKILLMILL to improve your fitness.

Updated: Thursday 3 September 2026

Published: Monday 11 June 2018

As the leading cause of vision loss in the UK, age-related macular degeneration is something we should see coming, but many of us fail to read the signs. Here’s what you need to know.

Updated: Thursday 3 September 2026

Published: Tuesday 10 May 2016

Arthritis is a common condition that affects over 10 million people in the UK. It can damage our joints and cause inflammation, pain, stiffness, and swelling in the connective tissue that holds them together.

Updated: Thursday 3 September 2026

Published: Friday 11 October 2024

In today's fast-paced digital world, we often find ourselves glued to our screens, scrolling through negative news and consuming potentially distressing content. This habit, known as ‘doomscrolling’, can have a negative impact on our mental health, sleep, and our interpersonal relationships.

Updated: Thursday 3 September 2026

Published: Tuesday 8 October 2024