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25 essential apps for a healthy mind and body

Whilst it’s hard to kick the habit of checking your phone every two minutes, the drawbacks of owning one can certainly be offset by their usefulness.

  • Running tips
  • Lifestyle management
  • Mental Health
Updated 11 November 2026

10k run | 4 weeks to go training plan

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

  • 10K
  • Running tips
  • Fitness
Updated 11 November 2026

Weightlifting for beginners | Five exercises for building muscle

Weightlifting is a great way to improve fitness and build muscle, but bad form and poor fundamentals can mean you end up doing more harm than good. Here's how to perform five lifts, with tips on form and technique.

  • Strengthening
  • Gym advice
  • Workouts
Updated 11 November 2026

Expert tips for running in winter

Running in winter: some of us love it, some of us hate it. Whether you’re training for a marathon or taking on a new year’s resolution to get a bit more active, running in the winter brings a unique set of challenges with it. Thankfully, there are several ways to make running in cold weather easier and more enjoyable.

  • Seasonal health
  • Running tips
  • Lifestyle management
Updated 28 October 2026

Is changing your exercise routine worth it?

There’s a lot that goes into an exercise routine, both mentally and physically. For some, changing things up every few months helps keep things fresh and exciting. For others, the idea of new exercises and unfamiliar territory in the gym can be daunting. We’ve asked our experts for their opinion on mixing up your exercise routine and whether trying something new is always worth it.

  • Fitness tips
  • Fitness
  • Mental Health
Updated 28 October 2026

15-minute workout for kids

These simple exercises are a great way to improve kids’ cardiovascular fitness, strength and flexibility, as well as boost their energy levels. Find out more at Nuffield Health.

  • Family fitness
  • Children’s health
  • Lifestyle management
Updated 27 October 2026

At-home workouts for kids | Get moving with these fun exercise videos

Staying fit and healthy is just as important for kids as it is for grown-ups, but it can be difficult to find ways to make it fun. Following along to a fun and engaging workout video will help improve their cognitive and motor function and reduces stress in a fun and light-hearted setting.

  • Family fitness
  • Children’s health
  • Lifestyle management
Updated 27 October 2026

The mental health benefits of walking

Walking is a free and convenient way to enjoy the great outdoors and boost your mood in the process. It’s also a proven way of treating symptoms and mental health problems like stress, anxiety, depression, and low self-esteem. Keep reading to learn more about what walking can do for your mental health and how best to get started with your new routine.

  • Walking
  • Mental Health
  • Resilience
Updated 27 October 2026

How to increase daily activity levels

Physiologist Jay Brewer provides 20 simple actions you can take at work, home and when travelling to improve your health.

  • Staying active
  • Lifestyle management
  • Healthy weight
Updated 27 October 2026

6 reasons men should get active

Need motivation to get off the couch? Here's six no nonsense reasons why you should get active, now.

  • Staying active
  • Lifestyle management
  • Men's health advice
Updated 27 October 2026