Ramadan is a special time for millions of Muslims around the world and is a period of devoted worship and self-reflection. Fasting is at the heart of the 30-day period, where Muslims will refrain from consuming food and drink from dawn until sunset. These long hours with no food and water can be challenging in […]

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 – […]

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 […]

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 […]

Christmas is a time when many people can find their discipline and consistency with nutrition wane.  This can quickly lead to overindulgence with festive food and drink.  The problem lies in the “all or nothing” approach, when, in fact, there is no need to say “no” to everything.   Instead, the main aim around the festive period should be to enjoy everything in […]

Stay healthy and hydrated to get the most out of your workouts through Ramadan with top fitness hacks and advice from U.P. personal trainers.

Ever wondered how our personal trainers workout over Christmas? With more social occasions, family events and usually less time to train, it can be difficult to stick to your usual workout routine. Plus finding the motivation to hit the weights when your friends are out partying can be hard. We spoke to some of our […]

A word on resolutions – they rarely work as we all know, but optimistic wishful thinking usually outweighs experience at this time of year. Rather than give yourself a resolution, instead formulate a plan, and as we all know plans are best broken down step by step. So if you want to lose 20lbs my […]

It’s Boxing Day, you’ve overindulged the day before and you have tons of leftover turkey. Are you sick of chocolate and sweets? Is the only thing you’re craving something nutritious and healthy? Don’t worry, Catherine Tyldesley has the perfect recipe for you! Plus, it uses up all that leftover turkey from Christmas Day — perfect! […]

The Christmas holidays are usually associated with calorie-laden snacks, sweet treats and overindulgence. If you’re heading to a family get-together, you’ll be surrounded by plates of mince pies, slices of cakes and tins of chocolates. Let’s be honest, it’s hard not to be tempted! That’s why we invited Catherine Tyldesley into the U.P. kitchen to share her […]

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How to lose weight in Ramadan from the world leading personal trainers. Continue losing fat during Ramadan..

Fasting during Ramadan is a true test of ones religious discipline, Nick has some advice to help smooth the process.

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