Running advice and tips
Get the most out of your runs with exercise related advice and tips from Bupa experts.
Keeping hydrated for exercise
Exercise-induced cramps
Food for exercise
Top tips to improve your running
Browse articles from Bupa experts and watch videos to improve your running.
Running in hot weather
Richard McVey, Senior Health Adviser at Bupa UK answers some of the most common questions about running in the heat, helping you stay safe whatever the weather.
A runner's guide to eating
Bupa Health Adviser, Adam Keenan, teaches us how to eat well to fuel your runs, including what to eat while training and on race day!
How to start running
If you're new to running, taking those first steps can feel daunting. Bupa Physiotherapist, Declan Leonard, shares his eight top tips to help get you started.
Should I take sports supplements?
Bupa Health Adviser, Charlie Dean, explores how sports supplements are used by elite athletes and whether they could benefit your performance.
Returning to running after pregnancy
Your body goes through a lot, both physically and mentally, during pregnancy and childbirth. If you're a keen runner and recently had a baby, you may wonder when you can start running again.
Sarah Griffiths, Physiotherapist at Bupa UK, looks at some important factors to consider before dusting off your trainers.
Warming up and cooling down
Make time to warm up before you head out for a run, as well as cool down afterwards. This will improve your performance and prevent common running injuries.
Watch our shorts videos for easy-to-follow warm-up and cool-down exercises.
Looking for physiotherapy?
You can access a range of treatments on a pay as you go basis, including physiotherapy.
To book or to make an enquiry, call us on 0333 242 9061^
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