Recovery, Nutrition and Fitness Advice for Athletes
New to the U Perform blog? Read these popular articles first
Your Recovery Toolkit
We see it time and time again, athletes and fitness enthusiasts training like champions, but neglecting their recovery. A sure-fire way to compromise your training gains if you ask me. But I get it, when you are not a professional athlete, it can be hard enough to fit in exercise...
8 min read
Sports tech that will make you faster
Have you ever seen an ad for a new bit of sports kit that boasts simply incredible gains, so much so that you couldn’t help but grab it faster than triathlete takes off a wetsuit. Yeah, we have too! But with so many brands and products out there, it’s becoming...
6 min read
Will AI improve sports performance?
Unless you have been living under a rock for the last few years, you’ve probably heard of a little something called AI or Artificial Intelligence. It’s arrival spells doom for humanity as we inevitably become obsolete to machines with far greater capacity to process data than we ever can. Joking...
4 min read
The Unsung Heroes of Your Fitness Journey
Flexibility and mobility might not be the most glamorous parts of fitness, but they are some of the most important. By dedicating time to improve in these areas, you're not just investing in your athletic performance; you're investing in a healthier, more capable version of yourself. Find out how by...
1 min read
Why am I not making training progress anymore?
Have you ever hit a point in your training where, despite your best efforts, you just can't seem to make any more progress? Hitting a plateau can be discouraging, but it's also an opportunity to learn more about your body, your limits, and how much further you can push them....
1 min read
Looking for something in particular?
Do you have to train your mind like you train your m...
Mental health and fitness are just as important as your physical health, but often flies under the radar. Now, we all know that hitting the gym, going for a run, can do wonders for our bodies, but what about our minds? Does exercise have the same transformational benefits for our...
1 min read
How to mentally prepare for any endurance event
When preparing for an endurance event, it's common to focus intensely on physical training and conditioning. However, mental preparation is equally critical, serving as the foundation upon which physical performance is built so that you can arrive at the start line ready to thrive and not just survive what lies...
1 min read
Why you need a training diary
Imagine achieving something incredible and not being able to remember what it was that you did or how you did it… that would suck, right! Investing in a training logbook of any kind is a simple and cost-effective way to track and reflect on your progress. Here's your guide to...
1 min read
Training through the Holidays
As the holiday season approaches, it's easy to get caught up in the whirlwind of festivities, social engagements, and indulging in a delicious treat…or two. It is also important to remember that physical activity can still play an essential role in maintaining your overall health & well-being during the holidays.
1 min read
Intermittent Fasting and Muscle Preservation
In the realm of sports and fitness, the quest for optimising performance and recovery is a never-ending journey. Among the myriad of dietary strategies available, Intermittent Fasting (IF) has emerged as a notable approach not just for weight management, but also for its potential benefits on longevity, metabolic health, and...
1 min read