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…
Women's Health
Can you really out-train a bad diet? Â
This topic came up in a live Instagram chat between Gemma Atkinson and Ultimate Performance personal trainer Elliott Upton.Â
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…
Lockdown has been a tough and challenging time for everyone, and many peopleâs fitness routines have fallen by the wayside. Â
Gemma Atkinson picked up on this issue during a live Instagram Q&A with Ultimate Performance personal trainer Elliott Upton. Â
With many people working from home, having to home-school children, and struggling for time, Head of LiveUP Online Coaching Elliott offered some insight…
A significant juncture in a womanâs life with far-reaching implications for physical and mental health, one we are happy to shine a light on.
Understanding what happens during menopause, namely the physiological and psychological processes that occur and how these affect womenâs long term health.
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?
An overview of what can be done to help control or mitigate the mental and physical health implications at various stages of the 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.
Nick Mitchell explains why women need to train more like men in the weights room
If you're a woman who likes to lift weights, we're probably preaching to the choir.
We don't need to tell you how strength training can make you look and feel amazing.
It's something that hundreds of our female clients at Ultimate Performance have experienced first-hand, pushing dumbbells and heaving barbells on their way to their own body…