Health

Gemma Atkinson: Why Weight Training Won’t Make Women Bulky

Women are often scared that lifting weights will turn them into something akin to the Incredible Hulk. But this couldn’t be further from the truth, as the thousands of incredible transformations we help women achieve at Ultimate Performance will tell you. Long-time weight training devotee Gemma Atkinson addressed this myth head-on with U.P. personal…

21 April 20210Comments

Diet Women's Health

Gemma Atkinson: How To Manage Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) with Diet and Exercise

Polycystic Ovaries Syndrome (PCOS) is one of the most common hormonal problems faced by women Up to 10% of women are believed to have the condition which can cause irregular periods, weight gain, excessive hair growth, insulin resistance, and is associated with increased risk of diabetes and high cholesterol later in life. But there are some simple strategies with diet and exercise that…

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16 February 20210Comments

Gemma Atkinson: Why You Can’t Out-Train a Bad Diet

Can you really out-train a bad diet? This topic came up in a live Instagram chat between Gemma Atkinson and Ultimate Performance personal trainer Elliott Upton. Here Elliott shares exactly why nourishing your body with the right food is so important to getting results if you want to look your best, feel your best, and…

10 February 20210Comments

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…

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.

Sleep, Stress and Supplements with Menopause

Stress management, a consistently good night’s sleep and, if necessary, a supplements plan are vital weapons in a woman’s arsenal to gain control of her experience of menopause.

Spotting the Signs and Dealing With the Symptoms of Menopause

An overview of what can be done to help control or mitigate the mental and physical health implications at various stages of the menopause.

Understanding Menopause

Even in 2020, menopause is a taboo subject. So why do we avoid talking about it, when we know it can have a profound effect on the mental and physical health of women worldwide?