Is the Carnivore Diet really better for health, weight loss and mood? Diets Reviewed

The carnivore diet: fantastic or fanatical? The carnivore diet is the new buzzword that has been making the rounds in the fitness industry in recent years. Proponents of this super high-protein, high-fat and zero-carb approach wax lyrical about its purported benefits for improved health, body composition, and even mood. However, a wealth of scientific literature…

24 January 20220Comments

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Men's Health

6 steps to better mental health: What men need to know

While mental health conditions affect up to 25% of people, figures show that men often struggle to recognise issues or reach out for support[1]. There is no clear-cut cause or simple solution for the current crisis. However, poor lifestyle choices, misconceptions about mental health and gaps in support are certainly contributing factors. There is no…

21 January 20220Comments

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Women's Health

Why women won’t get ‘bulky’ with weights

‘I want to be toned; I don’t want to look too bulky’ is a statement we hear women make time and time again. Unfortunately, too many women believe they’re going to turn into the Hulk if they dare look at a dumbbell, but that couldn’t be further from the truth. While resistance training has health benefits…

20 January 20220Comments

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Lifestyle

We answer your 11 most common questions on thyroid health

Would you know what any of the symptoms of thyroid dysfunction are? Do you know what can cause the most common thyroid problems? What actions can you take to help improve your thyroid health naturally? Don’t worry if you don’t know the answer to any of these questions. We have looked at the 11 most…

18 January 20220Comments

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Lifestyle

How to improve your thyroid health

The thyroid gland and its hormones play a fundamental role in regulating our metabolism and other vital physiological processes. But the stressors of modern life mean that thyroid dysfunctions like Hashimoto’s and Graves’ disease have become more common. Psychological stress, harsh dieting, sleep loss, and other factors, all have a significant negative impact on thyroid…

18 January 20220Comments

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Lifestyle Mental Wellness

6 tips to beat ‘Blue Monday’, feel good, and get your fitness back on track

‘Blue Monday’ is supposedly the most depressing day of the year. It falls on the third Monday in January when our debts are highest, our spare cash is lowest, and our New Year’s resolutions have fallen flat. While the whole concept of ‘Blue Monday’ began as just a PR stunt to boost January travel industry…

10 January 20220Comments

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Fat Loss Lifestyle

Obesity: Is it our personal responsibility?

We are in the midst of a pandemic right now – and we are not referring to COVID-19. Obesity rates have nearly tripled since 1975. As of 2016, more than 2.1 billion people worldwide are overweight or obese. We live in a blame culture, where everyone is quick to point fingers at all others before…

10 January 20220Comments

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Women's Health

Is it safe to train through pregnancy?

Exercising to stay fit and healthy during pregnancy is more important than ever for both mother and baby. Statistics show that 49.6% of pregnant women in England are overweight or obese. But pregnancy itself can be a big contributor to weight gain and its associated health problems – with an estimated 20% of women retaining…

5 January 20220Comments

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Lifestyle

Cholesterol: We answer 11 important questions to improve your health

Do you know if you are at risk of high cholesterol? Are you clued up about the causes of high cholesterol? What are the best forms or exercise or foods to eat in your diet to bring your cholesterol down to healthy levels again? If you don’t know the answer to these questions, you’re not…

16 December 20210Comments

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Build Muscle

True or False: Skinny Guys Can’t Build Muscle?

Ever heard that skinny guys can’t build muscle? Have you tried every program, supplement and nutrition plan going but still can’t seem to make progress? We have achieved thousands of body transformations with so-called ‘hard-gainers’ at Ultimate Performance. Thi is all the proof you need that anyone can build a cover-model physique with the right…

16 December 20210Comments

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Is the Carnivore Diet really better for health, weight loss and mood? Diets Reviewed

6 steps to better mental health: What men need to know

Why women won’t get ‘bulky’ with weights

We answer your 11 most common questions on thyroid health

How to improve your thyroid health

6 tips to beat ‘Blue Monday’, feel good, and get your fitness back on track

Obesity: Is it our personal responsibility?

Is it safe to train through pregnancy?

Cholesterol: We answer 11 important questions to improve your health

True or False: Skinny Guys Can’t Build Muscle?

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