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Fitness and exercise

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information on fitness and exercise

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Keep yourself and your family active

Getting active

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We've got some top tips to get you started if you haven't been active for a while.

Free running app

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Now the evenings are getting lighter, try our Bupa app to get you running.

Exercise for kids

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Read the topic below to find out how you can fit activity into your child's weekly routine.

 Getting kids active

Top tips for running

Sports injuries

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From Achilles tendinopathy to sprained ankle and groin sprain, we have a whole host of information about running injuries, including symptoms and treatments.

Common running injuries


Watch our video to hear Bupa's Physiotherapist, Gordon Turner, talk to LBC about running and hear tips for runners of all abilities.

The information provided is not intended nor implied to be a substitute for medical advice from your doctor (or another suitably qualified health professional) nor is it intended to be for medical diagnosis or treatment.

Tools and calculators

See how your health compares to others your age.

How ready are you to run?

How much physical activity should you be doing?

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How can we help you?

With Bupa-registered physiotherapists  you could be up and running in no time.

Bupa Cash Plans
Bupa Cash Plans can help with everyday costs like physiotherapy, osteopathy, chiropody and acupuncture. Get a quote online  or call us on 0500 000 125 quoting ref. 4096.

Bupa Advanced Health Assessment 
Our most extensive health assessment delivering an in-depth profile of your health. Includes cardiorespiratory fitness tests and consultations. To book an assessment today call 0845 600 3458 quoting ref. HFS100.

Get checked out with Bupa Health Assessments.
 

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Bupa Running

Advice on training and events, technique, how to minimise injury risk and much more from our experts.

Sports injury?

Our sports medicine doctors are all experts in their field. They will listen to you to understand your aspirations and your lifestyle, then shape your treatment around you.

Bupa Knee Clinic

Injured your knee or have a long term knee problem? The Bupa knee clinic can help you find the information and support you need.

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