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Stay fit and healthy this year

Four out of five people break their new year’s resolution. If your resolution is to exercise more and maintain a healthy weight, make sure you continue to succeed by following our guide to exercise and weight control.

Free Bupa Smart Runner iPhone/iPad app

Add fun and variety to your running routine with Bupa’s iPhone/iPad app. It's designed for runners of all ages and abilities.

30 minutes, five days a week

One way of doing the Departments of Health’s recommended 150 minutes physical activity each week is to do 30 minutes on five days a week. Follow the link for more information.

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Types of exercise

There are different types of exercise that benefit your health in different ways – aerobic, strength and flexibility exercises. You should try to fit each of the main types of exercise into your weekly training routine.

Training for running

Are you taking part in the marathon this year? Try our free training programme guides. Whether you’re a beginner or an advanced runner, there is a training programme for you.

 

Making sure that you eat the correct food before, during and after exercise will help you to perform at your best. We have some advice for nutrition and exercise.

 

Stretching is an important part of training and helps to improve your flexibility and reduce injury. Find out more here.

Tools and calculators

See how your health compares to others your age.

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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.