Gemma Atkinson: How Food Can Affect Your Mood
Times are tough for so many people right now. Many of the things that give us meaning, joy and connection in life are on hold, and this can have an impact on our mood and sense of wellbeing. But there are still things within our control that can help support our mood and mental health through even the most challenging times – the […]
6 Steps You Can Take Today to Go from Couch Potato to Crushing it in the Gym
Life has been tough for everyone over the past 12 months during the coronavirus pandemic. Normal life was suspended, fitness goals put on hold and healthy diets went out of the window for many of us, and our health and wellbeing may have suffered as a result. But with a return to normal on the horizon and our Ultimate […]
12 Weeks To Summer
A large part of succeeding at anything in life depends on setting time-appropriate goals that are both short and long-term, specific to the desired outcome, and measurable at each step along the way. Here at U.P., we use the S.M.A.R.T acronym as a baseline to set goals for both ourselves and our clients. S – […]
Gemma Atkinson: How to fit training around a busy life
Lockdown has been a tough and challenging time for everyone, and many people’s fitness routines have fallen by the wayside. Gemma Atkinson picked up on this issue during a live Instagram Q&A with Ultimate Performance personal trainer Elliott Upton. With many people working from home, having to home-school children, and struggling for time, Head of LiveUP Online Coaching Elliott offered some insight […]
6 Ways to Look After Your Mental Health at Christmas
Christmas is full of joy and celebration for many across the world; however, it can also be very challenging for those already going through difficult times. If you do find yourself feeling low, anxious or stressed during the festive season, remember that you are not alone. Here are some things you can do now to be proactive and support your mental wellbeing. 1. Stay in Touch Never underestimate the positive impact of social connection. We live in a day and […]
How to Stay Active over Christmas: 5 Key Tips
Christmas is the time in the year where people relax, eat and drink more, and exercise goes out the window. But there’s one simple way you can stay healthy, maintain your bodyweight and get yourself in the best position to kick in the New Year – and that’s increasing your daily activity levels. Although finding ways to make time for […]
Why We’re Shouting About Menopause
A significant juncture in a woman’s life with far-reaching implications for physical and mental health, one we are happy to shine a light on.
Menopause: The Lowdown
Understanding what happens during menopause, namely the physiological and psychological processes that occur and how these affect women’s long term health.
Menopause: Supporting Women to Build Life-Long Health
We have helped countless women turn the tide on menopause and discover their power when it comes to creating positive health after the change, here’s how.
Stress: The Silent Killer
Many factors explain poor mental health. One of the most impactful is stress, but how does it affect our physiology? And how can we manage it in the long-term?
6 Strategies for Improving Mental Health
While the causes of mental health issues are complex, these strategies can alleviate the cognitive load many of us bear before it spirals out of control.
An Infectious Diseases Consultant on COVID-19
An infectious diseases consultant and former U.P. client writes about the importance of optimising health to protect against the ravages of COVID-19.
Low Vitamin D and COVID-19: How to Protect Yourself
Over 60% of people have ‘insufficient’ or worse levels of vitamin D in their body, putting them at greater risk of hospitalisation from COVID-19.
An Infectious Diseases Consultant on COVID-19
An infectious diseases consultant and former U.P. client writes about the importance of optimising health to protect against the ravages of COVID-19.
Why Hydration Matters
Hydration is crucial, but that statement alone gives rise to a whole host of questions – the most common of which are answered right here, with sources for every major claim we make.
Beating COVID-19 Over the Counter
A recent study (pre-publication) conducted at Singapore General Hospital showed that a simple combination of readily available vitamin-based supplements can have a MAJOR beneficial effect on the outcome of hospitalisation for COVID-19 symptoms. In their study, out of 26 patients who were not treated with a combination of vitamin D, magnesium and vitamin B12, 16 […]
Lies, Damned Lies and WHO Statistics
World Health Organisation policy is misleading. Why count every death as a COVID death just because it might be a cofactor, but without testing to be completely sure?
The Cure for COVID-19
The cure for COVID-19 is right in front of our noses, and always has been. It is a cure that is simple, free, and available to anyone right away. The majority of people won’t like it, though.