Recovery, Nutrition and Fitness Advice for Athletes
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Are all protein sources the same?
In order to answer this question we must first understand more about protein and the various protein compounds that make up proteins. Protein plays a major role in our bodies. It provides the structure of our muscles, bone, skin, and tissues, as well as the power to fuel the...
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Charlie Unwin - Episode 4 - Managing Your Bubble
Watch Episode 4 here Subscribe to the U Perform YouTube Channel to never miss an episode If you would prefer to read the text version of Charlie's latest vlog - check out the video transcript below Amy Williams: Welcome back everyone to the U Perform channel. I'm Amy Williams and...
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Charlie Unwin - Episode 3 - The Power of Positivity
Watch Episode 3 here Subscribe to the U Perform YouTube Channel If you would prefer to read the text version of Charlie's latest vlog - check out the video transcript below Amy Williams: Hello! it's Amy Williams here with Charlie Unwin for the U Perform channel. Thank you very much...
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Charlie Unwin - Episode 2 - The Performance Inside
This week Charlie explains to us what is Performance Psychology and how it can help us all, in all areas of our lives. Watch episode 2 and discover how our internal performance can improve our external performance. Click here to subscribe to the U Perform YouTube Channel If you...
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Here's how we support our U Perform Ambassadors
Last week, we shared a little insight into the U Perform Ambassador program and a few things you should expect if you join the team. This week, we want to take it a step further and share with you exactly what we do to support our Ambassadors from the moment...
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U Perform Ambassador Spotlight - Will Dixon
We absolutely love our Friday Ambassador Spotlights. It’s a great opportunity to showcase our amazing ambassadors and find out all about their sport and fitness journeys. This week we welcome another multi-sport athlete into the mix; triathlete – Will Dixon. Let’s hand it over to Will and find out...
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Your Guide to the U Perform Ambassador Program
Here at U Perform, we are confident in the proven ability of nutrition to improve our performance, recovery & quality of life. This is where you could come in, and help spread the word… If you are into health & wellness, sport & exercise, and want to truly transform and...
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U Perform Ambassador Spotlight - John Wood @tri_coac...
The weekend is almost upon us! You know what that means…it’s time for another Ambassador Spotlight! Diving off the blocks this week is John Wood from @tri_coaching. John has a wealth of experience in swimming and triathlon competition but turned to full-time coaching in 2013. Over to John to tell...
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U Perform Ambassador Spotlight - Paul O'Neill @ Pro ...
We had an amazing response last week as we introduced Kim Loney aka @theultrarunningmum so we are really excited to continue featuring our brilliant team of U Perform ambassadors. This week, it’s the turn of Paul O’Neill, founder of Pro Nutrition Clinic. We are thrilled to say that he has...
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What is LISS training?
LISS stands for ‘Low Intensity Steady State’ training. This form of exercise is pretty much the polar opposite to HIIT training which we discussed in last week’s blog. Instead of hammering yourself to the breaking point for short bursts you do a low level of intensity for a longer continuous...
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