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

Updated: Monday 3 August 2026

Published: Wednesday 24 June 2015

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: Monday 3 August 2026

Published: Wednesday 6 January 2016

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 3 August 2026

Published: Monday 13 February 2023

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: Monday 3 August 2026

Published: Tuesday 18 April 2023

With more people working remotely combined with rising living costs, at-home workouts are becoming an increasingly popular way to stay fit and healthy. From full body HIIT sessions, to targeted workouts to improve your core, cardio or strength, working out from the comfort of your front room has never been easier.

Updated: Monday 3 August 2026

Published: Tuesday 18 July 2023

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

Updated: Monday 3 August 2026

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: Monday 3 August 2026

Published: Tuesday 28 April 2020

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

Updated: Monday 3 August 2026

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: Monday 3 August 2026

Published: Tuesday 28 April 2020

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

Updated: Monday 3 August 2026

Published: Tuesday 28 April 2020

Learn how to calculate your BMI and analyse the results.

Updated: Monday 3 August 2026

Published: Wednesday 30 November 2016

Dr Ben Kelly explains why the real key to burning fat lies in understanding how your muscles work.

Updated: Monday 3 August 2026

Published: Friday 25 November 2016

Those going through their menopause journey can experience symptoms severe enough to impact their physical and mental wellbeing, such as night sweats and disturbed sleep. Louise Wright explains why this happens and how you can improve your sleep with ten lifestyle tips.

Updated: Monday 3 August 2026

Published: Thursday 9 February 2023

Experiencing tiredness and even exhaustion while pregnant is common and made harder due to the difficulties faced when trying to get quality sleep. In this guide, Emma McKenna, Senior Health and Wellbeing Physiologist at Nuffield Health gives advice on how to get some much needed shut-eye.

Updated: Monday 3 August 2026

Published: Friday 31 March 2023

As a parent, getting your child to sleep can be difficult. Whether they’re a toddler or a teenager, a lot of children struggle with bedtime. Thankfully, there are several small changes you can make to your child’s bedtime routine that will make getting them to sleep easier for them and you.

Updated: Monday 3 August 2026

Published: Wednesday 13 March 2024

We all love a good night’s sleep, but for some of us it isn’t enough. When done properly, napping during the day can help improve energy and concentration levels. Unfortunately, it can also make it harder for us to fall asleep later in the day.

Updated: Monday 3 August 2026

Published: Monday 11 March 2024

Not sure what to make of your blood pressure? Here’s how the numbers work.

Updated: Friday 31 July 2026

Published: Friday 18 November 2016

In National Heart Month, Nuffield Health, the UK’s largest healthcare charity, has announced new positive health outcomes for people using its cardiac rehabilitation programme

Updated: Friday 31 July 2026

Published: Tuesday 13 February 2024

A pilot health initiative which aims to tackle cardiovascular disease through offering free blood pressure checks has launched in Manchester.

Updated: Friday 31 July 2026

Published: Monday 4 September 2023

The popularity of vapes and e-cigarettes has continued to soar in recent years. These smoking cessation aids contain a blend of nicotine and flavouring and lack several of the harmful chemicals found in cigarettes. Despite the assumption that these devices are healthier than smoking, a lot of the health risks associated with them haven't been fully explored.

Updated: Friday 31 July 2026

Published: Tuesday 21 May 2024