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Whether it's your first triathlon or you're looking to improve your time, Peter Bryan's sprint triathlon training programme offers expert advice. If your triathlon is five months away, this plan should help strengthen your base fitness.

Updated: Wednesday 28 March 2018

Published: Tuesday 29 March 2016

Nuffield Health, has selected Technogym equipment and digital technologies as its preferred equipment provider for its wellbeing business. This is part of Nuffield Health’s investment in anticipating and exceeding customer expectations.

Updated: Thursday 15 March 2018

Published: Thursday 15 March 2018

Nuffield Health and VitalityHealth joint venture will create a whole workforce solution.

Updated: Monday 19 February 2018

Published: Wednesday 20 September 2017

This body conditioning workout mimics the timing and duration of boxing rounds to prepare you for the cardiovascular and strength challenges of the sport.

Updated: Thursday 1 February 2018

Published: Friday 16 December 2016

Over half of gym-going Brits (55%) admit they don’t know what they’re doing at the gym, and many just copy what someone else is doing, according to new research out today from Nuffield Health.

Updated: Monday 8 January 2018

Published: Monday 8 January 2018

If your main event is three months away, use this programme to maintain motivation and build strength this month.

Updated: Wednesday 3 January 2018

Published: Monday 11 April 2016

With the big event in sight, this month you should focus on remaining injury free and enjoying the benefits of the hard work you've put in.

Updated: Wednesday 3 January 2018

Published: Monday 11 April 2016

If your event is five months away, start with this programme to help you start to build up your endurance.

Updated: Wednesday 3 January 2018

Published: Monday 11 April 2016

If your main event is four months away, use this programme with the goal of completing a 5k this month.

Updated: Wednesday 3 January 2018

Published: Monday 11 April 2016

If your event is six months away, start with this programme to build your base fitness.

Updated: Wednesday 3 January 2018

Published: Monday 11 April 2016

With two months to go your training should be well under way and you should use this programme to hit some key goals.

Updated: Wednesday 3 January 2018

Published: Monday 11 April 2016

More men in the UK are killing themselves than ever in the last decade. This stark statistic has been brought to light in the latest figures on mortality released by the Office for National Statistics.

Updated: Thursday 21 December 2017

Published: Wednesday 27 May 2015

Nuffield Health picked up the award for Private Hospital Group of the Year at the Laing Buisson Awards 2017. The award celebrates high quality care and continuous improvement, as well as innovation and excellence in going above and beyond.

Updated: Friday 8 December 2017

Published: Thursday 16 November 2017

Popcorn is a great source of wholegrain, antioxidants and fibre. Nutritional Therapist Mary Cotter explains why adding coconut makes this simple recipe even better.

Updated: Thursday 7 December 2017

Published: Tuesday 29 March 2016

With no waiting lists, Wendy was able to get rapid treatment for her varicose veins. Follow her journey with this interactive timeline and see just how quickly she was back to her best.

Updated: Tuesday 5 December 2017

Published: Monday 15 August 2016

Suffering from poor digestion can be a miserable experience. You may be experiencing symptoms of bloating, diarrhoea, constipation or gas, which can make life very uncomfortable.

Updated: Monday 4 December 2017

Published: Friday 19 June 2015

From early on, women are taught to check for lumps in their breasts. But lumps aren’t the only sign you should see a specialist. Here are four more.

Updated: Thursday 30 November 2017

Published: Friday 17 June 2016

New measures rolled out to protect patients in the wake of the Poly Implant Prothese (PIP) scandal are a step in the right direction for the medical profession, but patients still need to look out for themselves. Dr Davina Deniszczyc explains.

Updated: Tuesday 7 November 2017

Published: Friday 14 October 2016

Swim Manager Jessica Mitchell provides expert instruction for learning or improving your breaststroke.

Updated: Tuesday 7 November 2017

Published: Thursday 1 September 2016

Facelifts are an increasingly popular cosmetic surgery procedure. But what are the risks and benefits, and is there a perfect age for a facelift?

Updated: Monday 6 November 2017

Published: Monday 24 August 2015