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Tennis is not considered to be an extreme sport, but when players are exposed to high temperatures for long periods of time, the consequences can be severe. With temperatures expected to reach up to 34 degrees this week, tennis player and Nuffield Health and Wellbeing Physiologist, Sam Pool, has some tips to help players and spectators keep their cool.

Updated: Wednesday 16 September 2020

Published: Wednesday 1 July 2015

This fast and furious workout aims to increase cardio health, muscle strength and general fitness.

Updated: Wednesday 16 September 2020

Published: Tuesday 18 August 2015

Undergo a full body suspension workout, using your bodyweight, balance and gravity.

Updated: Wednesday 16 September 2020

Published: Thursday 2 July 2015

Padua began ballet dancing at the tender age of two years old and was hooked. But after a brutal injury at just 18 she feared the career she had worked so hard for could be over before it even began.

Updated: Wednesday 16 September 2020

Published: Friday 28 August 2015

At 55 years old Jenny has begun a new fitness journey, inspired by her love for her family.

Updated: Wednesday 16 September 2020

Published: Wednesday 9 September 2015

Nuffield Health, the UK’s largest healthcare charity, has reported strong member engagement at its fitness and wellbeing centres since indoor gyms were able to reopen in England on 25th July 2020. Since the initial reopening date in England, Nuffield Health have welcomed back members to all of its 113 consumer gyms across England, Wales and Scotland following local lockdown restrictions lifting, recorded over one million visits to its fitness and wellbeing centres.

Updated: Monday 14 September 2020

Published: Monday 14 September 2020

Entered your first triathlon? Find out what kit you’ll need on the day with some expert tips from Triathlon Coach Simon Sharp.

Updated: Wednesday 2 September 2020

Published: Tuesday 12 July 2016

Being stationary throughout the day could be significantly impacting your health. Professional Head of Clinical Wellbeing, Jay Brewer, explains.

Updated: Wednesday 2 September 2020

Published: Monday 10 October 2016

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: Wednesday 2 September 2020

Published: Friday 13 May 2016

As our bodies change over time, our health needs change too. Nuffield Health has distinguished four Men's Life Stages to help inform and support you to get the treatment you need, whatever stage you're at.

Updated: Wednesday 2 September 2020

Published: Wednesday 9 December 2015

Struggling to break bad habits and get healthy? Research Fellow and behaviour expert, Dr Sophie Attwood has four tips to boost your chances of success.

Updated: Monday 24 August 2020

Published: Thursday 23 February 2017

Nuffield Health, the UK’s largest healthcare charity, has welcomed the opportunity to support patients with elective hospital care as part of the independent sector-wide contract extension with the NHS.

Updated: Friday 14 August 2020

Published: Thursday 13 August 2020

As gym and leisure facilities prepare to open, the UK’s largest healthcare charity sets out its strategy to reopen its sites safely for members and employees.

Updated: Thursday 9 July 2020

Published: Thursday 9 July 2020

Looking to really push your fitness to the next level? This month of advanced challenges could be just the thing.

Updated: Tuesday 30 June 2020

Published: Wednesday 22 June 2016

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

Updated: Tuesday 30 June 2020

Published: Wednesday 22 June 2016

We know that lockdown has significantly impacted the nation’s health, and the burden on people’s physical and mental wellbeing will have a long-lasting effect on the NHS. So it is vital that we act now to reopen the nation’s gyms and help kick-start our recovery from COVID-19. Statement from our CEO, Steve Gray.

Updated: Thursday 25 June 2020

Published: Thursday 25 June 2020

Supporting remote workers during the COVID-19 outbreak.

Updated: Monday 8 June 2020

Published: Monday 1 June 2020

Nuffield Health, the UK’s largest healthcare charity, has today announced Dr Natalie-Jane Macdonald as its new Chairman of the Board. Dr Macdonald succeeds Russell Hardy, who is stepping down after eight years as Chairman and a decade on the Nuffield Health Board.

Updated: Wednesday 27 May 2020

Published: Wednesday 27 May 2020

What does it take to be a champion? Paul Jubb, rising star at the Nuffield Health Tennis Academy in Hull, looks back at his journey to the top of the game.

Updated: Tuesday 5 May 2020

Published: Wednesday 6 July 2016

Having fun while you cook a meal with your children and eat together reaps benefits for the whole family. Nutritional Therapists, Jackie Donkin and Anna Pugh, remind us why and share their delicious family recipes.

Updated: Monday 30 March 2020

Published: Monday 29 July 2019