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POOL OPEN 🏊‍♀️

Hi all, thank you for your patience whilst the contractors were working on the pool. The pool is now open again! The temperature is starting to rise and the pool is slightly cloudy but should settle throughout the rest of today and tomorrow.

Unfortunately, the pool is temporarily closed. We have engineers arriving shortly to investigate the issues.

We will update you when we have more information regarding when the pool will reopen.

We apologise for the inconvenience caused.

Do you use walking to boost your mental health? You're not alone.

Walk yourself happy - five ways to get the most out of your time outside - Saga Exceptional More than half of us are walking to help our mental health – here’s how it works.

Is a bad knee getting in the way of doing the things you love? Here are four signs you may need to seek treatment.

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has arrived and despite the rainy weather conditions outside, our members are loving taking part in our Roll the Dice Challenge, Hang Challenge, and enjoying some of our free samples in the café area! 😁💪🏼🏋🏼‍♀️🤸‍♀️

💚NATIONAL FITNESS DAY💚

In celebration of National Fitness Day, which is taking place on Wednesday 20th September, we have an amazing PT offer available, which is available to purchase now and all the way through until Sunday 1st October!

Speak with one of our PTs next time you are in club or email Ben at [email protected] for any further details 💚

Find your balance this autumn with our personal training lead's top tips to help you find your physical motivation.

How to stick to a fitness routine this autumn Personal training lead at Nuffield Health, Samuel Quinn, has shared his tips to help you find your physical motivation this autumn. Find your balance. You need to have a combination of the following; physical fitness, mental fitness, sleep, healthy nutrition plan and social connections. Balance isn'...

Our new weight plates put out on the gym floor ready to collect some new PBs 🏋🏼‍♀️🏋🏻

Did you know that movement is proven to help with joint pain? We are calling for everyone to ‘Join In for Joint Pain’ through our free-to-access programme available across the UK. Find out more: https://bit.ly/3PjvYaz

*data from our Healthier Nation Index

We asked our followers for their top tips on staying motivated. Give us yours in the comments!

We can change lives with new research into disabled teenage girls. Help us make a difference by spreading the word!

Access Sport Launches Research Into Disabled Teenage Girls To help support this project, Access Sport are asking teenage girls and young women that are disabled, have a long-term health condition or are neurodivergent to take part in a survey.

“During the pandemic, I didn’t leave the house for two years, but now I can walk the dogs again.”

Find out how our Joint Pain Programme helped Tracy manage her pain and get her confidence back.

Walking with ease again | Tracy's inspiring recovery through Nuffield Health Joint Pain Programme Suffering from arthritis pain in her hips and hands, Tracy was left housebound for two years during the pandemic. As the pain became unbearable and began to affect her daily routine, Tracy's local GP suggested applying for the Joint Pain Programme at Nu...

Ever wondered why we sweat, or how much is too much? Read below to find out what 'normal' means and some common myths and misconceptions about the relationship between sweating and exercise.

Sweating in the gym | All you need to know about perspiration and 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 ...

Master your kettle bell technique | Get ready to perform the kettlebell Turkish get-up and perfect your technique!

Kettlebell Turkish Get-Up Dave explains how to perform a kettlebell Turkish get-up. You can perform this without any weight if easier.

Is a bad hip stopping you from doing everyday things? While surgery is commonly associated with older patients, it could be a life-changing procedure for people experiencing these signs.

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Exercise is the most recommended way of managing polycystic o***y syndrome (PCOS) symptoms. This PCOS Awareness Month, find out why and get some simple body weight exercises that you can incorporate into your day.

How exercise can help with PCOS | Nuffield Health Exercise is the most recommended of managing polycystic o***y syndrome (PCOS) symptoms. Our clinical regional fitness lead, Olivia Tyler, explains how exercise can help manage symptoms as well as providing some simple body weight exercises that you can incorporate into your day.

We recently spent time with former England Women’s footballer Rachel Yankey to talk about her beginnings in football, living an active lifestyle and the importance of supporting young girls to live active lives! Click the link to watch the full interview -

I shaved my head to play football with the boys Women's footballing icon and Lioness legend Rachel Yankey speaks with Nuffield Health about her journey from grassroots football to superstardom as a pioneer...

Unfortunately, the pool is temporarily closed. We are currently looking into the issues to try and rectify the problem.

We expect the pool will be out of use for the remainder of the evening and reopening again tomorrow morning.

We apologise for the inconvenience caused.

We recently did a survey of 8,000 UK adults that revealed joint pain to be affecting people in all age groups, as well as disproportionately affecting women. We are calling for everyone to through our free Joint Pain programme! Click here to find out more https://bit.ly/3PjvYaz

Do you have the right training plan for your upcoming marathon, half or 10k? Whether you're just getting started or in the final push, we've got the training plan for you.

Free running training plans | 10k, half marathon and full marathon Need a training plan for your next race? Try these free options covering everyone from beginner to experienced runners.

Although genetics play a large part in your risk of a heart attack or stroke, simple swaps to your diet can make a big difference to your blood pressure and reduce your risk.

How to lower blood pressure through diet | Nuffield Health High blood pressure increases the force on your blood vessel walls, as well as the strain on your heart. This increases your risk of a heart attack or stroke. However, even small reductions in your blood pressure can significantly reduce this risk. Abby...

Many of us will experience bowel health issues in our lifetime. Click to read more https://bit.ly/3EhkHkt

Is your wellbeing impacted by work-related stress? Find out more about how to manage your mental health at work.

Stress at work | Managing and maintaining your mental health and wellbeing at work Stress-related mental health issues are becoming more and more prevalent in the workplace. How we manage stress at work differs from person to person as we all have our own ways of processing emotions and relaxing.

Win a chance to meet the Lionesses

In partnership with The FA we are giving two lucky winners the chance to visit St George’s Park, the home of England football, to watch the England Women’s Football team train, meet the players and get your favourite shirt signed!

To enter:

LIKE this post and name your favourite England player!

Competition closes Tuesday 5th September 2023. Full Ts&Cs can be found here: http://bit.ly/Lionesscomp

𝘛𝘩𝘪𝘴 𝘱𝘳𝘰𝘮𝘰𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘪𝘴 𝘪𝘯 𝘯𝘰 𝘸𝘢𝘺 𝘴𝘱𝘰𝘯𝘴𝘰𝘳𝘦𝘥, 𝘦𝘯𝘥𝘰𝘳𝘴𝘦𝘥, 𝘢𝘥𝘮𝘪𝘯𝘪𝘴𝘵𝘦𝘳𝘦𝘥 𝘣𝘺 𝘰𝘳 𝘢𝘴𝘴𝘰𝘤𝘪𝘢𝘵𝘦𝘥 𝘸𝘪𝘵𝘩 𝘍𝘢𝘤𝘦𝘣𝘰𝘰𝘬.

Jetlag can be an issue for anyone, from holidaymakers and pilots to aircrew and commercial clients. Find out more about why jetlag occurs and what you can do to avoid it.

Staying healthy on holiday | Understanding and avoiding jetlag when you fly When the body's internal circadian rhythms fail to synchronise with the local time zone, we're left feeling exhausted and disorientated. If you're a frequent flyer, you've likely felt jetlagged at one point or another.

Whether you're heading to the gym this bank holiday weekend or want to move more at home, our comprehensive full body session incorporates bodyweight and barbell exercises to leave you feeling energised.

Full body PUMP and core with Natalie | Upper body, lower body and core This 45 minute full body workout involves bodyweight and barbell exercises. Our comprehensive full body session sees Natalie target your arms with bicep curl...

Running out of school holiday entertainment? These fun and engaging children's exercises will help them burn off energy, improve cognitive and motor function and reduce stress.

At-home workouts for kids | Get moving with these fun exercise videos Staying fit and healthy is just as important for kids as it is for grown-ups, but it can be difficult to find ways to make it fun. Following along to a fun and engaging workout video will help improve their cognitive and motor function and reduces stres...

NEW KETTLEBELL RACKS 🤩

Did you know that teenage girls are likely to miss out on exercise? Yoga is a great form of exercise for people of all ages, shapes and sizes and can help to improve your overall health over time.

5-minute yoga for teens with Jess | Improve strength and flexibility Stretch and release your body with this 5-minute yoga flow suitable for all ages. This brief session features poses and stretches based around back stretches...

Proud is an understatement 💚 Lionesses

Whether you're heading abroad or experiencing the fleeting UK summer, it's important to adjust your workout routine on warmer days to train safely and effectively.

Exercising in the heat | Top tips for safely working out in a heatwave For fitness enthusiasts, the summer can be a challenging time. Whilst it's important to keep active during these months, doing so in the face of soaring temperatures can be uncomfortable and even dangerous. With temperatures seemingly rising year on yea...

Hi all,

As most are aware, our pool has suffered a few issues of recent. Our engineers have been working hard at installing the new pump and heat exchange and we have got back control of these issues.

The temperature is currently 30 degrees, clear water and filtering over the sides.

We appreciate all members understating during this time period and are happy to resume our normal operating procedures.

Any further questions, please call 01189 750 550 or pop in to the club and ask at reception.

Regards,
Nuffield Health Team

We are privileged to be part of journeys like Jignesh's, who is slowing the progression of his polio with adapted workouts and classes in his local gym. "(Jignesh says) he 'cherishes' being able to work with the 'amazing' staff, including his personal trainer Matthew Molloy, in an inclusive environment where he is part of a team".

Mother tried to cure son of disease by putting him in a hole as a child Jignesh (Jig) Vaidya, 52, was born in Mumbai, India, and contracted polio aged two, leaving him paralysed from the waist down.