In this stressed out, polluted world where we are asked to burn the candle at both ends (and sometimes also in the middle!) we all need an immunity boost. The fact that a strong immune system also leads to FAR greater results in the gym, both in terms of fat loss and muscle growth, should […]
Any of you who have regularly read my work now the importance that I attach to omega 3 supplementation. Not only is it the best fat burning supplement on the market, its also the best muscle building. The things that it does to both health and body composition can be so startling that sometimes it […]
Never underestimate the power of the mind. One good way to set personal bests in the gym is to visualise your lifts before you do them. See yourself grinding out repetition after repetition in your mind and then execute it in reality. I think they call it “imagery technique”, but I just call it psyching […]
The following abstract from the Journal of Endocrinology highlights the importance of growth hormone and it’s positive impact upon body composition. Here at Ultimate Performance we make sure all our clients growth hormone levels are optimised. This can be done via intelligent nutrition, GH inducing training protocols and the use of supplements such as Alpha […]
For many years we have seen testosterone pilloried as an evil hormone that sends men wild and is harmful to the heart, the brain and the prostate. In truth, testosterone is essential to the quality of life of both men and women, especially men if they want to have lean muscular bodies, energy, vigour, […]
An interesting study from Pub Med that proves the efficacy of supplemental Beta Alanine for improving muscular endurance. The take home point here is that a subject is able to lift at maximum capacity for longer, the result of which should be rather obvious - bigger and leaner muscles.
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I am often asked about building bigger arms. So many guys will destroy themselves in the gym with set after set for biceps and triceps, taking everything to failure and using every high intensity technique known to man. Unless you have the recuperative powers of a small elephant this is NOT the way.
Instead we often […]
I have posted a new article on the main UPfitness website that delves into some of the secrets that so-called regular people can learn from bodybuilders.
No, this isn’t an article exhorting he benefits of genie pants or 3 daily protein shakes, rather its an inside peak into just a few of the tricks picked up […]
An interesting conversation from my personal training group on so called functional training…I’ll kind of give my opinion away from the very start when I ask “functional for what?!”. Balancing on a bosu ball is a good part trick but it never made anyone strong, lean or fast!
Q: Im interested in functional fitness it seems […]
My good friend and top US personal trainer, Jake Hill has just written an exclusive new article for our main www.UPfitness.co.uk website. In it, Jake expands on the latest protocols for immune system upgrade and gives us cutting edge information on all the latest products and thinking.
This is a must read for all those interested […]