Recovery, Nutrition and Fitness Advice for Athletes
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The Prof Talks: Preparing for Competition
Ben @ U Perform: Hello, everybody. And welcome back to another episode of The Prof Talks. The podcast brought to you by both Professor Greg Whyte OBE and U Perform. My name is Ben. I am joined by The Prof himself for another slightly different episode of The Prof Talks...
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The best no-equipment workouts for every fitness level
No Equipment? No Problem! Unfortunately, most people think that if they don't have the latest gadgets to train with, then the quality of their workouts will suffer. This couldn't be further from the truth! We know that everyone deserves to have a good workout. But sometimes it can be hard...
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How to create healthy fitness & nutrition goals that...
Whether you're a complete beginner or you're looking for a way to restart your fitness journey after a plateau or break, it can be daunting to try and get back on track. You need to start by setting goals that are progressive and achievable but that also challenge you due...
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How to fit exercise into your weekly schedule
So, you’re ready to get fit and you’ve been wanting to make some changes in your life and get healthier. Good for you! If you're feeling unmotivated however, and you're struggling with finding time in your schedule to exercise, we've got some great tips for staying motivated and keeping yourself...
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What is HIIT training? And why does it work?
You’ve heard the hype. HIIT is here and it is here to stay. It’s a maximum energy, maximum effort, full body workout designed to push you as hard as you can in only a short period of time. But does it work? Is it really all it’s hyped up to...
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Make a habit out of a workout routine
Whether you are starting a workout routine or training program for the very first time or returning to one after well-deserved time off; starting and sticking to it can be daunting; even for experienced fitness enthusiasts and athletes. The annoying this is, we all know just how beneficial exercise is...
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How to Beat the Winter Grind
It’s fair to say the 2021 competition season has now come to an end. Sorry everyone! We consider ourselves pretty lucky to have had one in the end but now we can finally relax for a short while before we refocus and the winter grind really begins. And that’s the...
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7 Training Tips To Avoid A Winter Workout Slump
There’s no two ways about it, winter is well and truly on its way. But we know that not even the winter can stop our U Perform family. Despite the cold, wind and rain, we know you will continue to exercise and be active. Those goals won’t achieve themselves after...
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Why you should take a day off training every week
Building on last week’s sleep feature, this week we are taking a bit of a closer look at some of the other ways we can up our recovery game! Whether you are first time fitness give it a goer, or a seasoned professional at the top of your game, adequate...
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Eating around workouts - everything you NEED to know
Interested in building muscle? Managing your weight? Improving endurance? Whatever your goal is, food is the fuel to achieving this. In reality, your daily workout is the easiest part and when the workout ends, your recovery is only just beginning. We all know just how important it is to fuel...
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