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Charlie Unwin - Episode 6 - Thinking in Positives
Watch Episode 6 here Subscribe to the U Perform YouTube Channel to never miss an episode If you would prefer to read Charlie & Amy's latest vlog - check out the video transcript below Amy Williams: Hello, it's Amy Williams here for the U Perform channel. We are back with...
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Charlie Unwin - Episode 5 - Believing in your Potential
Watch Episode 5 here Subscribe to the U Perform YouTube Channel to never miss an episode If you would prefer to read Charlie's latest blog - check out the video transcript below Amy Williams: Hello, it's Amy Williams here for the U Perform channel. Thank you for joining us again....
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Dealing with competition nerves
Competition provides us with mental and physical challenges and stimulation, but it also provides us with considerable uncertainty. When we dive into the pool, or kick the football towards the goal, the outcome is unknown. The stress that competition provides us is linked with this uncertainty of the outcome. Part...
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Exercise routines that you can do at home
Lockdown is here to stay. Well for now at least, and even when gyms open again there will be a number of restrictions in place that mean visiting the gym won't be the experience you are used to for a while. But it's always important to stay fit and healthy...
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Calm your thoughts and mind
It’s fair to say that we are currently experiencing a period in our lives that is placing us all under a lot more stress and tension… so it’s only natural that we are all getting worried and upset, more than normal.Being worried and getting upset from time to time is...
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Charlie Unwin - Episode 4 - Managing Your Bubble
Watch Episode 4 here Subscribe to the U Perform YouTube Channel to never miss an episode If you would prefer to read the text version of Charlie's latest vlog - check out the video transcript below Amy Williams: Welcome back everyone to the U Perform channel. I'm Amy Williams and...
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What is LISS training?
LISS stands for ‘Low Intensity Steady State’ training. This form of exercise is pretty much the polar opposite to HIIT training which we discussed in last week’s blog. Instead of hammering yourself to the breaking point for short bursts you do a low level of intensity for a longer continuous...
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What is HIIT?
HIIT has been around for some time and is the go to workout for many gym goers, but what is it and why should you be doing it? HIIT stands for High Intensity Interval Training, and it's exactly what you can imagine it is. Short bursts of high intensity intervals...
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High rep or low rep for building muscle
On this week's blog I would like to discuss whether to use a high rep - light weight protocol for building muscle or whether a low rep - high weight protocol is more effective in achieving an increase in muscle size. This topic has been discussed on the gym floor...
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Fasted Cardio When/Why?
Fasted Cardio When/Why (The Do’s & Don’ts) Fasted cardio is a fat burning and weightless tool that has been used by many for years but what is it and why should you consider doing it? Fasted cardio is exactly as it says, cardio that is performed while your body is...
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