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Simple test for a healthy heart

Want to know your future risk of disease? With a little exercise, this simple fitness test can tell you just by listening to your heart with a wearable.

  • Fitness tips
  • Heart health advice
  • Lifestyle management
Updated 16 October 2026

How to train for your body type

Your genetic body type can determine how well you respond to exercise. Jay Brewer explains the 3 key body types and how best to train for your shape.

  • Fitness tips
  • Healthy weight
  • Fitness
Updated 16 October 2026

What is long COVID and how can it be treated?

Find out the symptoms of long COVID and how you can self-manage and get rehabilitation for these

  • Musculoskeletal health
  • Respiratory health
  • Lifestyle management
Updated 16 October 2026

What is cross training?

Cross training is essentially adding different types of training into your routine. Cross training can help with injury prevention and rehabilitation by adding mobilisation, stability and strength to joints and muscles and to increase levels of overall fitness.

  • Running tips
  • Strengthening
  • Fitness
Updated 15 October 2026

Running essentials | A beginners guide to running clothes, gear and gadgets

The great thing about running is that it’s incredibly accessible and easy to get into. While almost anyone can do it, it can be easy for beginners to get overwhelmed by the sheer number of shoes, garments, gadgets, and accessories that are out there. Thankfully, sticking to a few fundamental principles can save you hours of shopping around when you’re starting out.

  • Beginners’ tips
  • Running tips
  • Fitness
Updated 15 October 2026

Free ways to exercise and build movement into your day

For some people, exercise is an intimidating word that conjures up images of fitness classes and marathons. The reality is that movement and exercise are for everyone, no matter what your ability or starting point. There are loads of free ways you can get moving and incorporate exercise into your day without attending the gym or pushing yourself too hard.

  • Fitness tips
  • Staying active
  • Lifestyle management
Updated 15 October 2026

Legs and glutes workout

Designed by Nuffield Health Personal Trainer Stacey Mountain, this workout focuses on your legs & glutes, taking you through a range of movements to build strength

  • Workouts
  • Running tips
  • Fitness
Updated 15 October 2026

5 beginner tips to overcome gym intimidation

‘Gymtimidation’ refers to both the use of new equipment and training styles as well as the feeling of intimidation when stepping into the gym. Olivia Tyler, clinical fitness regional lead at Nuffield Health, shares common scenarios of ‘gymtimidation’ and how to recognise and overcome them.

  • Beginners’ tips
  • Gym advice
  • Lifestyle management
Updated 15 October 2026

The health benefits of yoga

Yoga has been shown to improve both physical as well as mental health. Yoga instructor Sam Graham brings you seven science-backed benefits of a regular yoga practice.

  • Musculoskeletal health
  • Exercise classes
  • Fitness
Updated 15 October 2026