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How can competition help you achieve your fitness go...
A bit of healthy competition doesn’t hurt, but it can help you make some big improvements towards your health and fitness goals. For many people goals alone are not enough to motivate them to success, but the chance to beat someone else is. The extra motivation or drive to achieve...
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No-Bake Brownies
This is another one of our quick and easy, tasty snacks that you are going to love. All you need is a food blender and a saucepan, there is no baking involved, so why not get the children involved in making these tasty brownies. They are a great energy boost...
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U Perform Ambassador Spotlight - Ben Fletcher OLY
For the second of our Ambassador spotlights – stepping into the dojo…Ben Fletcher. Over to you Ben. Ben: Hey! My name is Ben Fletcher, I am a 28-year-old Irish Judo Olympian. I fight in the -100kg category and spend my time training, competing and travelling the world for my...
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What is Mindfulness?
The term ‘Mindfulness’ seems to be everywhere right now… from colouring books to meditation apps… but what does mindfulness actually mean?Basically mindfulness is the ability to be present and fully engaged with whatever we’re doing - free from distraction or judgment, and aware of our thoughts and feelings without getting...
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What is the glycaemic index (GI)?
The glycaemic index (GI) is a rating system for foods containing carbohydrates and shows us how quickly each food affects your blood sugar (glucose) level when that food is eaten on its own. Dr. David Jenkins originally created the GI to rank carbohydrates for people with diabetes. Instead of categorising...
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How can mindfulness practices improve your health?
Over the last few years, there has been a surge in interest in mindfulness practices. Instagram has helped drive this forward and there are multiple mindfulness apps available that have made it all more accessible for the masses. The rise in mental health conditions and the fact that it's now...
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Peanut Butter Granola Cups
This is another one of our quick and easy, tasty snacks that you are going to love. All you need is a saucepan, there is no baking involved, so why not get the children involved in making these peanut butter granola cups. They are a great energy boost. Preparation...
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U Perform Ambassador Spotlight - Vanessa aka @thegir...
For our first Ambassador Spotlight, we would like introduce to you Vanessa, aka @thegirlonabike, a hard enduro rider who’s battled through from a life changing accident. Here’s Vanessa to tell her story: Vanessa: 6 years ago, in a single moment, life as I knew it was taken away by...
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Inspirational Podcast Recommendations
During this lockdown period, many of us are turning to podcasts to alleviate some of the boredom. Here are a few of our favourite podcasts to help you pass the time in a meaningful way. The Tim Ferriss Show: Your first port of call is the world’s biggest health...
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How to shop healthy
Food shopping can be a difficult and stressful time, even for the most organised people. However, when we just walk into the shop without any idea of what we want buy, this task becomes even more difficult. It seems that every aisle is full of the most tempting, unhealthy foods,...
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