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Dec 2021

5 Easy Ways to Improve Grip Strength

One of the most common physical weaknesses we see in clients that come to UP is poor grip strength. This is especially prevalent in clients who have previous training experience…

Nov 2021

Cardiovascular

Cardio is For Women, and Weight Training is For Men?

While the gender divide in the weights room has decreased in recent years, it’s still all too common to hear from women who feel uncertain about ditching the cardio for…

Nov 2021

Training Education

4 key things you need to know for an effective warm-up for a workout

If you want to make sure you get the maximum benefit from your workouts, you need to warm up properly. A structured warm-up is vital to ensure you decrease the…

Oct 2021

Fat Loss

Men vs Women: What your body fat distribution can tell us about your health

Those of us in the fitness industry know that research often lags reality. We knew the benefits of weight training long before doctors would admit to it. And we’ve known for a…

Oct 2021

Fat Loss

Is weighing yourself on the scales the best progress metric for body transformation success?

Ever stepped on the scale after a few extra carbs and seen your weight spike? Or wondered why you gain a few pounds in the run-up to your period? It’s…

Aug 2021

Training Education

How to Find Your Motivation – Q&A with Nick Mitchell and Catherine Tyldesley

Finding the drive to kick-start your fitness journey can often be what holds people back from their true potential. A lack of time, a stressful job, and children to take…

Aug 2021

Fat Loss

The Myth of Fat Turning to Muscle

The internet is awash with products, diets and training methods claiming to magically “turn your fat into muscle!” But is this actually possible? The answer from the experts at Ultimate…

Aug 2021

Fat Loss

The Myth of Fat-Loss Foods

Quite simply, there is no such thing as fat-loss food and no food is inherently bad. However, it is obvious that some foods support fat-loss goals more than others. Certain foods make it a…

Aug 2021

Fat Loss

The Health Risks of Being Overweight: Nick Mitchell and Cath Tyldesley Q&A

When it comes to your health, you can never be too careful. Many things contribute to a balanced, healthy lifestyle, such as nutritious food, quality sleep and regular exercise. For…

Jul 2021

Strength Training

Tempo – Does it Matter?

Rep speed, also known as tempo, is a measure of the speed you move at throughout one repetition of an exercise. At Ultimate Performance we normally record a rep speed in our workout programs…

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Training Education

Training Education

5 Easy Ways to Improve Grip Strength

Cardio is For Women, and Weight Training is For Men?

4 key things you need to know for an effective warm-up for a workout

Men vs Women: What your body fat distribution can tell us about your health

Is weighing yourself on the scales the best progress metric for body transformation success?

How to Find Your Motivation – Q&A with Nick Mitchell and Catherine Tyldesley

The Myth of Fat Turning to Muscle

The Myth of Fat-Loss Foods

The Health Risks of Being Overweight: Nick Mitchell and Cath Tyldesley Q&A

Tempo – Does it Matter?

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