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

Updated: Thursday 23 April 2026

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: Thursday 23 April 2026

Published: Monday 11 April 2016

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

Updated: Thursday 23 April 2026

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: Thursday 23 April 2026

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: Thursday 23 April 2026

Published: Monday 11 April 2016

Training for a marathon is a lengthy process and puts a lot of strain on your body. Sometimes following even the best laid plans can result in injury or pain. Matthew Piff, Regional Physiotherapy Lead, covers 5 of the most common marathon training and racing injuries and how you might be able to avoid them.

Updated: Thursday 23 April 2026

Published: Wednesday 31 August 2022

Build strength, stamina and speed ahead of your 10k run with this training programme from Nuffield Health experts.

Updated: Thursday 23 April 2026

Published: Wednesday 31 October 2018

Make the most of your last month of training for your 10k run with this programme from Nuffield Health experts.

Updated: Thursday 23 April 2026

Published: Thursday 13 December 2018

You have seven days until race day. When done right, training in this last week will boost your confidence and make sure you’re mentally prepared for your big day. Ashleigh Ahlqhuist provides some guidelines to help you make the most of your last few days.

Updated: Thursday 23 April 2026

Published: Thursday 7 January 2016

Avoid the chilly weather and train indoors for your winter 10k run with this expert-led interval treadmill training programme.

Updated: Thursday 23 April 2026

Published: Tuesday 29 March 2016

Preparing your body for a workout or running session is important to prevent injury.

Updated: Thursday 23 April 2026

Published: Friday 20 January 2017

For a runner, there are few decisions as important as the marathon you choose. From the fastest courses to the most scenic locations to enjoy, we pick some of the UK's top locations for covering 26.2 miles.

Updated: Thursday 23 April 2026

Published: Friday 9 June 2023

Arthritis is a common condition that affects over 10 million people in the UK. It can damage our joints and cause inflammation, pain, stiffness, and swelling in the connective tissue that holds them together.

Updated: Thursday 23 April 2026

Published: Friday 11 October 2024

A study involving Sheffield Teaching Hospitals, Sheffield Hallam University and not-for-profit healthcare provider Nuffield Health, will seek to evaluate the effect of a supported exercise programme on the quality of life (QoL) and side effects experienced by men who have undergone medical or surgical castration in their treatment for prostate cancer.

Updated: Thursday 19 March 2026

Published: Friday 2 November 2018

Retired NHS nurse, Margaret Berry OBE, describes herself as ‘fit as a flea’ and playing the best golf of her life.

Updated: Friday 6 March 2026

Published: Tuesday 19 July 2022

Nuffield Health has announced the appointment of two new Governors. The appointment of Dominic Dodd and Dr Sam Barrell will further strengthen the Nuffield Health Board, bringing significant experience in healthcare management and clinical leadership.

Updated: Monday 9 February 2026

Published: Monday 9 February 2026

A major UK analysis of over 27,000 adults has found that poor-quality and short sleep are linked to behaviours including comfort-eating, snacking on sweets and overeating and increased obesity risk.

Updated: Friday 6 February 2026

Published: Monday 2 February 2026

Nuffield Health is celebrating a major accreditation in infection prevention, as more than 90 of its hospitals, medical centres, and even fitness and wellbeing clubs achieve the Gold standard in Aseptic Non Touch Technique (ANTT).

Updated: Thursday 5 February 2026

Published: Thursday 5 February 2026

Sinusitis can really affect your daily life. Whether it’s a short-lived episode after a cold, or ongoing problems that won’t go away, knowing how to manage sinusitis – and when to get expert help – can make all the difference.

Updated: Friday 16 January 2026

Published: Friday 16 January 2026

Minimally invasive treatment helps Ann regain confidence after years of stress urinary incontinence.

Updated: Monday 12 January 2026

Published: Monday 15 December 2025