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

ByUltimate Performance

Build Muscle

Does the perfect body recomposition workout exist? What you need to know

Find out about our our thoughts and tips on what we think is the best body recomposition workout.

7 December 20210Comments

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Strength Training

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 and have become increasingly reliant on straps and other grip aids over the years. The problem with direct grip training is it isn’t sexy. Nor…

5 December 20210Comments

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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 the dumbbells. Whether it’s because they worry weight training will make them ‘bulky’, a lack of confidence, or believing cardio is the be-all-and-end-all for weight…

30 November 20210Comments

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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 risk of injury, improve your exercise technique, and boost mental and physical performance in your session. However, many people don’t take the time to warm…

30 November 20210Comments

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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 long time that women are generally healthier than men, and also that leaner people are metabolically healthier than overly fat people in general. Where the…

11 October 20210Comments

ByJoe Halstead

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 easy to feel frustrated when you see fluctuations in the number on the scale, but they are completely natural. In the right context, scale weight…

8 October 20210Comments

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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 care of – all of these things can lead to a slump in motivation. Ultimate Performance CEO Nick Mitchell discusses how he found the passion…

25 August 20210Comments

ByNick Mitchell

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 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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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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Training Education

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