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How much protein do we really need?

We need protein in our diet because it’s an essential macronutrient that aids with repairing muscle, balancing our hormones, and tissue growth. However, with a wide range of high-protein products available today, knowing how much to eat and where to get it from can be confusing.

  • Fitness tips
  • Nutrition tips
  • Nutrition
Updated 28 August 2026

Resistance training workout for beginners

If you want to get into resistance or strength training but aren’t sure where to start, look no further. Our expert led workout can be down in the gym or at home (if you have the right equipment) and contains everything you’ll need to get started. Targeting your upper and lower body, we’ll walk you through the warm-up, the best compound lifts for you, and cooling down afterwards.

  • Strengthening
  • Workouts
  • Beginners’ tips
Updated 27 August 2026

Your 8-week 10k training plan

The 10km distance is a challenging and rewarding distance that tests new and experienced runners alike. Whether you’ve just completed a 5km and are looking for a new challenge, or you’re eyeing up a new PB, our plan can help.

  • 10K
  • Running tips
  • Fitness
Updated 27 August 2026

Your 16-week marathon training plan

For runners of all abilities, the marathon distance demands a dedicated and structured training plan to complete. If you’ve worked your way through the 5k, 10k and the half marathon distances and are ready to think about tackling 26.2 miles, you’re in the right place.

  • Marathon
  • Running tips
  • Fitness
Updated 27 August 2026

Workplace health | The 5-minute office workout

Whether you work in an office or from home, it doesn’t take long for poor posture and an unergonomic workspace to damage to your back. At work, one of the best things you can do for your long-term health and productivity is to get up and take regular breaks away from your workstation.

  • Staying active
  • Lifestyle management
  • Workouts
Updated 27 August 2026

6 great treadmill workouts for at home and in the gym

Whether you’re training at the gym because of the weather, or you prefer the feel of running indoors, the convenience and versatility of the treadmill have made it a popular bit of kit. To help you maximise your time on it, Fitness and Wellbeing Manager Simon Francis has put together several expert workouts for use at home or in the gym.

  • Workouts
  • Gym advice
  • Fitness
Updated 27 August 2026

The dangers of sitting all day

Being stationary throughout the day could be significantly impacting your health. Professional Head of Clinical Wellbeing, Jay Brewer, explains.

  • Staying active
  • Workstation wellbeing
  • Lifestyle management
Updated 27 August 2026

Why you sweat so much when you exercise

Gyms are sweaty places. Whether you’re hitting the weights section or running on the treadmill, you’ve likely had a few sessions where you’re dripping wet wondering whether something is wrong. We’re here to explore just what normal means and to dispel some common myths and misconceptions about the relationship between sweating and exercise.

  • Gym advice
  • Fitness
Updated 27 August 2026

5 exercises to normalise blood pressure levels

Exercise is a great way to help normalise your blood pressure levels. Nuffield Health experts offer advice on lowering blood pressure.

  • Lifestyle management
  • Heart health advice
  • Workouts
Updated 27 August 2026