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Common Golf Injuries and How to Overcome Them

Like many sports, soft tissue injuries in golf are going to happen to everyone at some point, no matter you age, fitness, or ability level. Golf is no different. Read our guide to the three most common golf injuries as well as what you can do to overcome them, speed...

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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

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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How do collagen and vitamin C help to speed up the repair of ligaments and tendons?

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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New to U Perform?

New to U Perform?

Here’s everything you need to know… We like to think that by now everybody knows who we are, but let’s be honest, not everybody does and if you are new here and want a quick and easy way to learn who we are and what do – then look no...

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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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