Recovery, Nutrition and Fitness Advice for Athletes
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How to get a good night's sleep
Sleep is the foundation of our physical and emotional health. In this blog post, we will discuss the importance of getting a good night's sleep and provide some tips on how to achieve it. We will also discuss some supplements that may be able to help you get a better...
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5 tips to prioritise your mental health
#1 Practice Mindfulness #2 Prioritise Sleep #3 Connect with Others #4 Practice Self-Care #5 Set Realistic Goals plus a bonus tip and more! Check out the latest blog from the team at U Perform. We share our tips to prioritise your mental health through the power of exercise, social connection...
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Winter Seasonal Supplement Guide
What vitamins and minerals should I take in the winter? Unless you have been living under a rock, you are probably aware that winter is coming (some might say already here) which means new obstacles such as illness are lurking in the shadows of the cold, long days, ready to...
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Heart Rate Variablility (HRV) 101
What is Heart Rate Variability and how can tracking it improve your performance and recovery? Other than collagen, there’s another buzzword doing the rounds in the sport and fitness community at the moment and that is ‘Heart Rate Variability’ or HRV for short. What is Heart Rate Variability (HRV)? Heart...
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4 easy steps to speed up muscle recovery
DOMS (Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness) … we’ve all been there! The day or two after a big training session or workout, our body likes to remind us just how much effort we put in and stiff, sore muscles can really impact our overall mobility, compromising the quality of our next...
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Colostrum for Athletic Performance
Colostrum for Athletic Performance We’ve spoken about colostrum about a couple of times before, and all about why we think (and know) that it is an invaluable supplement when it comes to providing emergency immune system support. So, first of all, if you haven’t read that article, then we highly...
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Immune Boosting Colostrum
The role of nutrition in supporting our immune system both on active days and recovery days, in winter and during the spring and summer months cannot be understated and having a tool kit of essential supplements to hand can give you a fighting chance against illness, fatigue and even injury....
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How can exercise affect the immune system?
Can exercise affect your immune system? Exercise and physical activity are both incredibly good for your health. They help improve your mood and reduce stress, decrease the risk of certain diseases, and if you're lucky enough to get over it, a great workout can also be a significant mood boost...
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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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Ask The Prof: Your Questions Answered
Welcome to the very first edition of Ask The Prof - a brand new video, podcast and blog series where it's Greg's turn to answer the questions! We've taken your questions and had the expert himself answer them right here across the U Perform Social Hub. The following blog is...
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