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U Perform Summer Staycation - Thrill Seekers
Our Summer Staycation continues, only this week we are heading off course and away from your regular sports and activities and appealing to the thrill seekers and hard-core adventurers among you. From bungee jumping to sky diving, rock climbing and everything else in between. We really have got your adventures...
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U Perform Summer Staycation - Paddle Boarding
As foreign travel still looks uncertain for many of us this summer, U Perform have decided to do a series of blogs over the next few weeks looking at activities you can do and places you can visit in the United Kingdom to stay fit and active, and have a...
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U Perform Summer Staycation - Running
As foreign travel still looks uncertain for many of us this summer, U Perform have decided to do a series of blogs over the next few weeks looking at activities you can do and places you can visit in the United Kingdom to stay fit and active, and have a...
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U Perform Summer Staycation - Wild Swimming
With travelling still somewhat limited in the post COVID world, people are looking to more local adventures to whet the appetite and get involved in. One of the things that is hot on everyone’s lips right now is wild swimming or open water swimming – giving people the opportunity to...
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U Perform Summer Staycation - Cycling
As foreign travel still looks uncertain for many of us this summer, U Perform have decided to do a series of blogs over the next few weeks looking at activities you can do and places you can visit in the United Kingdom to stay fit and active, and have a...
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U Perform Summer Staycation - Walking & Hiking
As foreign travel still looks uncertain for many of us this summer, U Perform have decided to do a series of blogs over the next few weeks looking at activities you can do and places you can visit in the United Kingdom to stay fit and active, and have a...
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How is collagen absorbed by the body?
We get asked a lot of questions about nutrition, collagen and the science behind our collagen formulations here at U Perform and we make it our mission to answer every single one. But sometimes, a few lines just doesn’t quite cut it. One of the most popular questions or concerns...
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Your Complete Protein Guide
You can never have too much protein, right? But how much protein do I actually need for optimal muscle growth & muscle mass maintenance? The recommended daily intake for protein is 0.36 grams per pound of body weight. If you're less active, the recommendation drops by a bit, but if...
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Hydration & Performance
How important is hydration for sports performance? Find out the answer as we explore the relationship between hydration and sports performance. Drinking water is important for many reasons, but it is just as important when you are participating in a sporting event or even just a daily workout. There are...
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Types of Sports Supplements
So you’re getting into sport and fitness; perhaps you have ventured into a gym for the first time or joined your very first group spin class. Amongst the chaos and sweat of everyone working hard and achieving their goals, you see bottles, tubs, pouches and sachets of all shapes and...
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