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Isolation versus compound exercises

Nuffield Health Senior Personal Trainer Phil Goulding explains what isolation and compound exercises are, what they’re good for and when to use them.

  • Fitness tips
  • Fitness
Updated 03 September 2026

The Three Peaks Challenge | Everything you need to know before you start

The three peaks challenge is a popular outdoor endurance climb in the UK. The challenge involves climbing Ben Nevis, Scaffel Pike, and Mount Snowden back-to-back. If you’re considering it as your next adventure, we've put everything you’ll need to know about the challenge in one place to save you time researching.

  • Challenges
  • Walking
  • Fitness
Updated 28 August 2026

10 fun games to play in the swimming pool

Help your children to build confidence, strength and have fun in the swimming pool with these ten fun pool games.

  • Swimming
  • Family fitness
  • Fitness
Updated 28 August 2026

Gym essentials | A beginners guide to gym gear and gadgets

If you’re returning to the gym after some time off or you’re a complete beginner, you might be wondering what you need to bring with you. Times change quickly, and with so many new and innovative gadgets out there, knowing what gear is essential and what isn’t can get confusing.

  • Beginners’ tips
  • Gym advice
  • Fitness
Updated 28 August 2026

5 fun ways families can get active together

Discover activities that will help your family stay fit and have fun at the same time. You'll barely even notice you're exercising.

  • Family fitness
  • Children’s health
  • Lifestyle management
Updated 28 August 2026

7 ways to make movement more appealing to teenage girls

Recent research has highlighted alarming levels of inactivity among teenage girls. Data suggests that inactivity and sedentary time are two of the driving forces behind rising rates of poor mental health, obesity, and disinterest in sports and physical activity.

  • Family fitness
  • Fitness
Updated 28 August 2026

Exercises after hip replacement

Fast track your recovery with this easy to follow video guide for hip surgery patients.

  • Musculoskeletal health
  • Hip and knee
  • Workouts
Updated 28 August 2026

All you need to know about foam rolling for recovery

Using a foam roller can be a highly effective way of improving your post-workout recovery. Helping to increase mobility, foam rolling can also reduce onset muscle soreness and aid with the function of our vascular and parasympathetic nervous systems. Wondering how it works? Nuffield Health National Physiotherapy Lead Jodie Breach helps explain what foam rolling can do for your performance and recovery.

  • Fitness tips
  • Fitness
  • Musculoskeletal health
Updated 28 August 2026

How to exercise the right way during Ramadan

If you’re fasting during the holy month of Ramadan, getting your body the fuel it needs ahead of a workout can be difficult. Thankfully, with a few adjustments, Muslims around the world are able to continue exercising and working out without the need for food or drink during daylight hours.

  • Fitness tips
  • Fitness
Updated 28 August 2026

Top 3 post-pregnancy exercise tips for new Mums

Whether you're a regular or novice, entering the gym as a new Mum will have its fresh challenges. Adam Byrne, Wellbeing Personal Trainer shares his top tips for getting fit as a new Mum.

  • Fitness tips
  • Women's health advice
  • Lifestyle management
Updated 28 August 2026