Recovery, Nutrition and Fitness Advice for Athletes
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Why am I not making training progress anymore?
Have you ever hit a point in your training where, despite your best efforts, you just can't seem to make any more progress? Hitting a plateau can be discouraging, but it's also an opportunity to learn more about your body, your limits, and how much further you can push them....
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What's the best collagen for athletes?
In training, athletes often push their bodies to the limit, putting considerable stress on their muscles, ligaments, tendons, joints, and bones. When athletes recover, the objective is to fortify and strengthen the body. Collagen supplementation can be a game-changer in an athlete's recovery journey. In this article, we delve into why...
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What Role Does Collagen Play in Healing Sports Injur...
Whether you're a professional athlete or a weekend warrior, sports injuries are a common occurrence. From football and rugby to triathlons and athletics, the physical demands of these sports can lead to a variety of injuries, particularly those involving the musculoskeletal system such as tendons, ligaments, and bones. But did...
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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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How do collagen and vitamin C help to speed up the r...
Collagen is the single most important structural protein in the human body. It is abundant in our skin, muscles, cartilage, bones, muscles, ligaments, and tendons. In almost all connective tissues in the body, collagen gives them the elasticity to stretch but the strength and rigidity to prevent over-stretching, create force,...
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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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