Recovery, Nutrition and Fitness Advice for Athletes
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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...
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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.
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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...
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The importance of mental toughness
Mental toughness is the ability to stay focused and resilient in the face of challenges. It is essential for success in any sport. Here are some tips for developing mental toughness #1 Set goals and visualise success #2 Practice positive self-talk #3 Face your fears #4 Learn from your mistakes....
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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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Why the timing of a training session is so important
Is the structure of a workout more important than the timing of that training session? Click here now to find out! Subject to ongoing debate in the fitness and training industry, we're here to share our knowledge, experience, top tips, and recommendations to help you optimise your active lifestyle!
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The Importance of Strength Training for Endurance At...
As many of you may know, strength training is a crucial but often missed aspect of any endurance athlete’s training plan, or any active person for that matter! Now the reason this is missed by endurance athletes is exactly because their training deliberately focuses on just that… ENDURANCE. They do...
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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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