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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

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 Athletes

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

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

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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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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Top 6 Benefits of taking Collagen Supplements

Top 6 Benefits of taking Collagen Supplements

Collagen is a major component of almost all the physical structures in the human body. From muscles, bones, ligaments, tendons, skin, and even cartilage, your eyes, and your blood vessels too. Now, people have been using topical collagen creams and taking collagen beauty supplements to support and improve their skin...

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How can exercise affect the immune system?

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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The Prof Talks: Achieving the Impossible

The Prof Talks: Achieving the Impossible

The Prof Talks: Achieving The Impossible Ben @ U Perform: Hello everyone. And welcome back to another episode. Another special episode of The Prof Talks, where instead of Greg asking the questions, we are putting our questions, your questions to the Prof himself, put him in on the spot, adding...

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