Sports training and injury

Whether you are looking to run your first mile or your first marathon, we’re here to help you set and reach the goals for your sporting aims. When injury sets you back, we’ll be here to support you through your recovery, getting you back to fitness while reducing risk of reinjuring yourself.

Our well-equipped gyms (staffed with professional personal trainers) can help you whether you are looking to get fit for the first time or reach your physical peak. A range of classes from spin to Zumba can help you get fit and have fun. If you succumb to injury, a physiotherapist can get you back on your feet sooner and help you avoid reinjury.

We have a plethora of articles from our Nuffield Health experts, both on dealing with injury and on keeping fit.

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5 ways a Personal Trainer can help you get fitter faster

Contrary to popular belief, personal training isn’t about barking orders like a Drill Sergeant - it’s about breaking the barriers to help you achieve your personal goals. Here's five ways Personal Trainers can help you to win your fitness battles.

How to succeed at your fitness goals

Finding the motivation to exercise and change your lifestyle can be challenging. Discover how to reach your long-term fitness goals.

Gym workouts for beginners

Going to the gym for the first time doesn’t need to be daunting. Adam Hameed, personal trainer at Nuffield Health, offers some beginner workouts to help you feel confident and get the most out of your gym time.

The right way to eat during marathon training

Training for a marathon isn't just about running. Nuffield Health Nutritional Therapist Joanne Hart shares nutritional advice for boosting energy levels before, during, and after your training sessions.

I have cancer. Can I still workout?

Cancer treatment can be mentally and physically exhausting, leaving many feeling like a shadow of their former selves. But you don’t have to put your health and wellbeing on hold, says cancer rehabilitation personal trainer Tom Cole.

How working out with a friend can make fitness classes better

Going to a gym class for the first time can be daunting. If you feel scared or apprehensive about attending a fitness class alone, you’re not the only one. We’ve put together this practical guide to let you know how bringing a friend along can help.

Symptoms

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      Tests and scans

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        Treatments

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          Tue 27 Oct

          Cheltenham Hospital

          An ACL prevention workshop with expert Orthopaedic surgery Mr Alexander Dodds and Senior Physiotherapist Laura Hale.
          Thu 3 Dec

          Cheltenham Hospital

          Start the year by taking control of your joint health.