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 Performance is a resounding no. Fat and muscle are two entirely different substances and play vastly different roles in the body. Body fat is an…

25 August 20210Comments

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Recipes

Shakshuka Recipe

Healthy breakfast options can often be a minefield. If you’re looking for something that is tasty, spicy and will keep you fulfilled for longer, look no further than Shakshuka. Consisting of garlicky tomatoes, smoky paprika and baked eggs, this African dish is a guaranteed hit for all the family. INGREDIENTS 3 large eggs ½ small…

24 August 20210Comments

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Women's Health

Why Women Should Not be Afraid to Chest Press

Our chest muscles contribute towards the execution of many of our upper body movements. However, in our experience at U.P., many women are concerned that chest pressing will result in looking ‘bulky’. With lots of women tending to lean towards focusing on their legs and abs, upper body workouts can often be forgotten. A chest…

13 August 20210Comments

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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 whole lot easier to stick to the plan, because they share characteristics that enable us to control our appetite better. They also improve other factors…

13 August 20210Comments

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Food & Nutrition

The Myth of Negative-Calorie Foods

You might have heard the notion of ‘fat-burning foods’ or been told that eating a certain fruit or vegetable burns more calories than it contains. If this was true you could, theoretically, lose weight by eating them. While this kind of clickbait is plastered around online, there is, unfortunately, absolutely no truth to it. The myth of…

5 August 20210Comments

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Supplements Women's Health

Can Women Take Creatine?

Creatine is one of the most extensively studied nutritional supplements in the world. But despite a body of proven research, it is still surrounded by many myths that have put people off using it, especially women. Myths such as: Is it illegal? Can it increase weight gain? Will using it cause water retention? Can…

29 July 20210Comments

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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 using a four-number code that was popularised by late Olympic strength coach Charles Poliquin. Based on this system, we can break every rep down into four…

28 July 20210Comments

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Recipes

Vietnamese Beef Pho Recipe

If you're looking for inspiration in the kitchen to enliven your diet, look know further than our healthy twist of a Vietnamese classic. Pho is the national dish of Vietnam and this savoury and spiced beef broth is a favourite of the street vendors of the country's capital Hanoi. Our quick, easy and delicious spin…

28 July 20210Comments

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Active Ageing

Healthy At Any Age – 60s

When we reach our 60, we can often find ourselves standing at a crossroads with our health. Two very different paths stand before us. Lifestyle decisions in this decade can determine whether we continue to age well and maintain vitality, strength and mental acuity, or see our health rapidly decline. Here we look…

28 July 20210Comments

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Active Ageing

Healthy At Any Age: 50s – How To Turn Back Time

When most people think about hitting their 50s, they fear aching joints, ailing health, and losing the vestiges of youth and physical fitness. Women, in particular, face the biggest changes with menopause and the wide-ranging effects that the cessation of sex hormone production can cause. Symptoms vary in severity and frequency but often…

14 July 20210Comments

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Ultimate Performance

The Myth of Fat Turning to Muscle

Shakshuka Recipe

Why Women Should Not be Afraid to Chest Press

The Myth of Fat-Loss Foods

The Myth of Negative-Calorie Foods

Can Women Take Creatine?

Tempo – Does it Matter?

Vietnamese Beef Pho Recipe

Healthy At Any Age – 60s

Healthy At Any Age: 50s – How To Turn Back Time

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