Recovery, Nutrition and Fitness Advice for Athletes
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Self-care at home
Self-care is an important part of any fitness regime but we often don’t give it as much attention as it needs. The majority of people who are into fitness do it for vanity reasons and having more flexible hamstrings or being able to move comfortably isn’t as important as how...
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U Perform Ambassador Spotlight - Gregg McNally
Kicking the ball into touch for the next in our series of Ambassador Spotlights is Gregg McNally – professional rugby league player hailing from Cumbria, UK. Gregg is currently playing for Leigh Centurions and has been keeping fit and active ready for when the playing season resumes. Gregg has...
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Our Guide to Outdoor Workouts
COVID-19 has been a difficult time for many of us mentally, physically, emotionally as well as financially. But it also came with its benefits for many who chose to take advantage of more time and energy to exercise and find a healthy new routine. But after 4 months of running...
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Peanut Butter Pie
This Peanut Butter Pie is another one of our quick and easy, tasty snacks that you are going to love. All you need is a mixing bowl, there is no baking involved, so why not get the children involved in making this tasty Peanut Butter Pie. Not only does this...
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U Perform Expert and Presenter - Amy Williams MBE OLY
It’s Friday, it’s nearly the weekend but we have something a little different for you today. It is a pleasure to introduce to you all our latest addition to the U Perform Experts and Presenter Team. Olympic Gold Medallist, TV Presenter and Personal Trainer – Amy Williams MBE OLY...
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Should you train when you are ill?
This is a question I get asked a lot as a trainer. When a client is feeling unwell they often want to train but are not sure whether they should or not. There are so many variables that this will depend on as we will explore below. With the current...
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U Perform Ambassador Spotlight - Zoe Davison
It’s Friday, and that means it’s time for another Ambassador Spotlight. Today we are introducing a future Olympic hopeful…Zoe Davison. Take it away Zoe! Zoe: I'm not your average Zo! I do an event encompassing 5 sports in one day, modern pentathlon! Tough mentally and physically but the...
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Progression NOT Perfection
The phrase ‘progression not perfection’ has been used in sport, business, and fighting addictions for years… and it is a phrase that we could all benefit from embracing… but what does it actually mean?The short answer is don’t focus so much on perfection that you don’t celebrate your progress.It’s very...
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When to workout whilst intermittent fasting
When intermittent fasting the question of when to train around meal times is a big one and there are a lot of factors that it depends upon. Everyone will have a different piece of advice for you but here are a few things you should consider. What times do you...
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High Protein Frozen Yogurt Ice Cream
This is another one of our quick and easy, tasty treats that you are going to love. All you need is a food blender, there is no need for an ice cream maker, so why not get the children involved in making this quick and easy ice cream. They will...
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