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Beginner's Guide to Mindfulness & Meditation
Watch Episode 16 here 👇 Subscribe to the U Perform YouTube Channel to never miss an episode If you would prefer to read a text version of Arron's latest vlog - check out the video transcript below 👇 Amy Williams: Hi, it's Amy Williams here for the U Perform channel....
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The real cost of being injured
No matter our level of ability or physical activity - aches, pains, niggles and injuries are going to happen at some point in our fitness journey. And when they do, they are guaranteed to stop you in your tracks temporarily whilst your body gets to work repairing and recovering. As...
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Q&A with Charlie Unwin - Mental Performance Coach
Q&A with Charlie Unwin Your questions answered in the video below 👇 Subscribe to the U Perform YouTube Channel to never miss an episode If you would prefer to read a text version of Charlie's vlog - check out the video transcript below 👇 Amy Williams: Hello everyone. It's Amy...
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Winter Training - How to stay motivated and keep tra...
Watch Episode 15 here 👇 Subscribe to the U Perform YouTube Channel to never miss an episode If you would prefer to read a text version of Arron's latest vlog - check out the video transcript below 👇 Amy Williams: Hi everyone it's Amy Williams here for the U Perform...
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31 Days to a Fitter & Healthier U - Your 24 Day Chec...
We’ve smashed past quitter's weekend and we are through to the third week of January. Time flies when you are having fun! We hope you are enjoying our ’31 Days to a fitter & healthier U’ so far. We have covered a lot of ground so naturally you might have...
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Are all calories made equal?
Food calories affect the body very differently depending on their source and the overall context in which they are consumed. I’m sure you’ve all heard the expression, “A calorie is a calorie.” It means that carbohydrate, fat and protein calories are equal in terms of their effect on the...
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31 Days to a Fitter & Healthier U - Your 17 Day Chec...
We’re officially over half way through January and what a year it has been already. We hope you are enjoying our ’31 Days to a fitter & healthier U’ so far. We have covered a lot of ground so naturally you might have missed a couple of stops along the...
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Snacking...The Healthy Way
The main purpose of healthy snacking is really to take the edge off pre-mealtime hunger without exceeding your caloric needs. This can be achieved through mindful snacking - eating a nutritious, properly-portioned snack when hunger strikes, which can boost your intake of essential nutrients and healthy food groups such...
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Can Exercise and Daily Activity Improve Brain Health?
Can Exercise and Daily Activity Improve Brain Health? Professor Greg Whyte OBE How is exercise and brain health linked? Exercise has been shown to be effective in improving memory and thinking. Exercise reduces insulin resistance and inflammation, and stimulates the release of growth factors in the brain which...
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31 days to a fitter & healthier U - Your 10 Day Chec...
As we approached the end of 2020, like many we were filled with hope and excitement for a new and better year. Unfortunately, big change like this does not happen overnight and we began 2020 taking two steps back instead of one giant leap forward. Navigating these tough times is...
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