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Thinking of dusting off your bike? Norman Brown has some top tips to help you regain confidence and get back in the saddle.

Updated: Tuesday 6 August 2019

Published: Tuesday 13 September 2016

Mix up your training routine with this challenging programme from Swim Manager Jessica Mitchell.

Updated: Wednesday 31 July 2019

Published: Wednesday 24 August 2016

Now you've mastered the basics, it's time to step up your swimming pool routine with this training programme from Swim Manager Jessica Mitchell.

Updated: Wednesday 31 July 2019

Published: Wednesday 5 October 2016

Introduce some variety into your swimming pool routine with this beginner training plan from Swim Manager Jessica Mitchell.

Updated: Wednesday 31 July 2019

Published: Thursday 1 September 2016

New partnership with University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust brings the total number of NHS trusts involved in the cystic fibrosis programme to 10

Updated: Tuesday 23 July 2019

Published: Tuesday 23 July 2019

Get outside and get the whole family moving this summer with these great tips for fun activities everyone can enjoy from our PT’s Stephen Trussell and Matt Lane-Miller.

Updated: Tuesday 9 July 2019

Published: Monday 8 July 2019

Arrive at your holiday destination feeling pampered, prepared and happy to hit the beach with this holiday prep countdown from Beauty Experts, Coralie Steingold and Emma Williams.

Updated: Tuesday 18 June 2019

Published: Tuesday 18 June 2019

The return to work after maternity or paternity leave holds a lot of emotional challenges. Here's some expert tips for coping with the transition.

Updated: Thursday 30 May 2019

Published: Wednesday 17 April 2019

It’s your body: how you feel about it is up to you. Take control of your body image this summer with these six tips.

Updated: Wednesday 8 May 2019

Published: Wednesday 8 May 2019

As a manager or colleague, it's important to speak openly about mental health issues at work and listen when others talk to you. Here's some advice for approaching the matter in the right way.

Updated: Thursday 18 April 2019

Published: Thursday 18 April 2019

The UK’s largest independent not-for-profit health and wellbeing organisation and Leicester Real World Evidence Unit join forces to leverage existing data and pioneer future health and wellbeing service delivery

Updated: Thursday 11 April 2019

Published: Thursday 11 April 2019

Training for your first triathlon? Nuffield Health Physiologist and experienced triathlete, Heather Taylor shares her tips to get the most out of your performance.

Updated: Tuesday 9 April 2019

Published: Monday 8 April 2019

The many benefits of the pulley machine, from strength to core stability and injury-prevention are explained in this whole body workout.

Updated: Friday 5 April 2019

Published: Monday 1 April 2019

The new flooring is just one of the features that reflects the rise of functional training in the fitness community. So, what is functional training and how can it benefit you?

Updated: Friday 5 April 2019

Published: Friday 5 April 2019

Most people know what it’s like to feel bloated, but if your new-onset stomach bloating is becoming more than an occasional inconvenience, it’s essential to explore this with your doctor.

Updated: Monday 1 April 2019

Published: Thursday 28 March 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: Monday 1 April 2019

Published: Monday 1 April 2019

Cancer treatment can be mentally and physically exhausting, leaving many feeling like a shadow of their former selves. But you don’t have to put your health and wellbeing on hold, says cancer rehabilitation personal trainer Tom Cole.

Updated: Tuesday 19 March 2019

Published: Thursday 7 January 2016

A healthy diet can help to minimise cancer risk and maintain wellbeing after diagnosis. So what does a healthy diet look like when you're struggling to keep food down?

Updated: Tuesday 19 March 2019

Published: Tuesday 19 March 2019

Surgeon Jon Mutimer explains why it's worth checking out that niggling pain.

Updated: Tuesday 12 March 2019

Published: Tuesday 19 February 2019

Boost your chances of conception and a healthy pregnancy by getting the right nutrients in your body early. Nutritional therapist Nicola Wyatt explains what they are and where to find them.

Updated: Wednesday 13 February 2019

Published: Tuesday 5 April 2016