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Nuffield Health head of fitness Chris Foster discusses the importance of maintaining a cardiovascular exercise routine in an era of resistance training.

Updated: Monday 14 September 2026

Published: Friday 19 June 2015

Nuffield Health - the UK’s leading employee health and wellbeing provider, will be opening one of its largest corporate fitness facilities at Swiss global financial services company, UBS.

Updated: Monday 14 September 2026

Published: Wednesday 28 October 2015

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

What counts as physical activity? Unfortunately, this age-old question doesn’t have a simple answer. There are many different types of physical activity, all of which get us moving in different ways. Keep reading to learn more about what constitutes moderate physical activity (as defined by the NHS) and how including some vigorous movement can further improve our overall health.

Updated: Monday 14 September 2026

Published: Monday 15 April 2024

Prostate Cancer Research and Nuffield Health have announced the launch of BEYOND-PSA, a landmark clinical study aimed at generating real-world evidence on the impact of integrating a sophisticated blood test for prostate cancer, Stockholm3, within a UK clinical pathway.

Updated: Friday 11 September 2026

Published: Friday 11 September 2026

Many of us like a drink now and then but no one likes a hangover. Here's how to save the morning after the night before.

Updated: Thursday 10 September 2026

Published: Thursday 8 September 2016

The forehand is a staple shot in any tennis players repertoire. The ability to deliver a strong and accurately positioned ball on your dominant side is the building block for the rest of your game.

Updated: Thursday 10 September 2026

Published: Tuesday 10 October 2023

If you're looking to build on your foundations of fitness, these daily challenges could help push your limits.

Updated: Thursday 10 September 2026

Published: Wednesday 22 June 2016

The Borg Scale ranges from 6 to 20, allowing you to determine just how hard you are working.

Updated: Thursday 10 September 2026

Published: Friday 20 May 2016

Many of us have heard of, or had, physiotherapy, but not many of us know what it actually is, what it does, or how many different types there are (spoiler: a lot!). Three Nuffield Health physiotherapists, Jodie Breach, Laura Stocks and Sharon Helsby, answer the 5 most common questions about physiotherapy:

Updated: Thursday 10 September 2026

Published: Wednesday 7 September 2022

If your marathon is four months away, use this training programme to begin to increase speed and stamina.

Updated: Thursday 10 September 2026

Published: Monday 14 June 2021

Nuffield Health Parkside Hospital in Wimbledon, London, has made available the da Vinci Xi surgical system, a leading robotic-assisted surgical system that enables consultant surgeons to perform with greater precision, to patients across London and the South.

Updated: Thursday 10 September 2026

Published: Monday 23 October 2023

Justin Jones, Head of Physiology at Nuffield Health explains the symptoms, the difference between types 1 and 2 diabetes, and what you can do to reduce your chances of developing the condition.

Updated: Thursday 10 September 2026

Published: Friday 13 November 2020

Tackling a marathon for the first time is a daunting experience for every runner, but once you’ve crossed the finish line it’s an achievement you’ll never forget. The day of the race however, is all about preparation and making sure your race goes without a hitch.

Updated: Thursday 10 September 2026

Published: Tuesday 15 October 2024

People with diabetes are twice as likely to have high blood pressure than those without diabetes. High blood pressure can increase your risk of heart disease, so it's really important to live a healthy lifestyle if you have diabetes. Conor Duncan, Senior Physiologist, shares advice for diabetics to manage their blood pressure.

Updated: Thursday 10 September 2026

Published: Wednesday 11 January 2023

Our natural response to musculoskeletal pain is to do as little as possible. But what if that pain is persistent? Regional Clinical Lead Physiotherapist, Adam Bellis, explains how exercise can help manage pain and get you on the path to recovery.

Updated: Thursday 10 September 2026

Published: Monday 8 August 2016

Have you heard any summer myths? "You shouldn’t swim after you’ve eaten" or "Have a cup of tea, it will cool you down". We get told these myths by friends and family every summer, but do we know if they're true?

Updated: Thursday 10 September 2026

Published: Tuesday 9 August 2022

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

The Wattbike is known as the indoor bike that feels most like a road bike and is used by professional athletes around the world in their training. Here we discover what makes it different to any other static bike.

Updated: Thursday 10 September 2026

Published: Friday 19 June 2015

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