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Just another groin strain?

Surgeon Jon Mutimer explains why it's worth checking out that niggling pain.

  • Joint surgery
  • Musculoskeletal health
  • Injury
Updated 01 October 2026

What is physical activity? Learn more about moderate and vigorous intensity exercise

What counts as physical activity? Unfortunately, this age-old question doesn’t have a simple answer. Keep reading to learn more about what constitutes moderate physical activity (as defined by the NHS) and how including some vigorous movement can further improve our overall health.

  • Fitness tips
  • Staying active
  • Beginners’ tips
Updated 14 September 2026

5 exercises you can do with a ViPR

Learn how to do ViPR exercises correctly and introduce some variation into your workout routine with instruction from our Personal Trainers.

  • Fitness tips
  • Gym advice
  • Workouts
Updated 14 September 2026

The menstrual cycle and exercise | Advice for parents of teenage girls

A girl getting her first period can be a distressing and confusing time. When the menstrual cycle begins, emotions can be difficult to process, and physical symptoms can make it harder for them to maintain healthy activity levels throughout adolescence. All of this can have a negative impact on how young girls view and participate in sport both in and outside school.

  • Women's health advice
  • Lifestyle management
Updated 14 September 2026

10 summer myths debunked

Have you heard any summer myths? “You shouldn’t swim after you’ve eaten” or “have a cup of tea, it will cool you down”. We get told these myths by friends and family every summer, but do we know if they are true?

  • Seasonal health
  • Travel health
  • Lifestyle management
Updated 10 September 2026

4 ways to lower blood pressure if you have diabetes

People with diabetes are twice as likely to have high blood pressure than those without diabetes. High blood pressure can increase your risk of heart disease, so it's really important to live a healthy lifestyle if you have diabetes. Conor Duncan, Senior Physiologist, shares advice for diabetics to manage their blood pressure.

  • Lifestyle management
  • Heart health advice
Updated 10 September 2026

What to expect the day of your first marathon

Taking on a marathon for the first time is a daunting experience for every runner., but once you’ve crossed the finish line it’s an achievement you’ll never forget. If you’ve done the training, race day is your opportunity to celebrate the hard work you’ve put in over the months before. Now, it’s all about getting the final few days of preparation right so your race goes without a hitch.

  • Marathon
  • Running tips
  • Fitness
Updated 10 September 2026