Whether you want to build muscle or burn fat, there’s one factor that will determine whether you get results or not… Being able to stick to a diet plan. And the one meal that people struggle with most to get right is ‘breakfast’…maybe because there’s so much conflicting advice about what the best thing to eat in the morning.  Over the years, we’ve helped over 25,000 clients accomplish astonishing fat loss results…so we know what works (this article breaks down our Philosophy on Breakfast). But, when it comes to breakfast, there’s one ‘rule’ you should stick to if you want results – what ..read more

Are you stuck on how to lose body fat? Are you spinning your wheels and getting nowhere? Do you know if you’re doing the right thing? The world of fat loss isn’t as complicated as some make it out to be. Ultimate Performance has expertise in helping thousands of clients get super-lean and in the best shape of their lives – so we know exactly what works for optimum fat loss. Here are 77 simple tips that really work and will help you start melting the body fat off to build your leanest physique ever. Let’s start with diet… 1. Start your day the right way by ditching the cereal and toast and opti ..read more

Want to know how you can make it through the summer break without losing all your heard earned progress or your sanity? We’ve got the answers. For many parents, the summer can be a stressful time… The kids are about to break up from school, holidays are just around the corner, and with it often comes numerous hurdles that could derail your fitness regime. Exercise routines often go out of the window, parents find themselves putting their kids’ needs first, and travelling on holiday can wreak havoc on your waistline. And it’s not just parents that suffer. Research suggests that the summer holid ..read more

Summer is the time to show off your hard work in the gym. Beaches, pool parties, barbeques, festivals; the list and opportunities (to show off) go on. It probably comes as no surprise that some of our busiest months at Ultimate Performance fall between March and June as our clients work as hard as possible to get into the best possible shape for summer. But what about when you’re in shape, summer starts, and your social calendar gets fully booked? If you’re lean for the beach in June, how do you stay lean for the pool party in July, and the festival in August? 1. Have A Plan The key with any ..read more

Summer holiday workouts can either be a lot of fun or a crushing bore. I’ve experienced both, so in an effort to give you a bit of an insight into how and why I might mix things up whilst training on my summer holiday we will have a little look into each workout that I put in over the duration. Bear in mind that as always with specific workouts no one way is best, some things are done on a whim just because I feel like it or haven’t don’t a movement for a while, and in many ways it’s all down to how one feels on a given day. I’ll explain the rationale for each day, because in a way I think tha ..read more

The summer brings out a few things in us Brits; an urgent desire to wear as little clothing as possible, numerous weather discussions and a sudden panic of how we look with less clothes on. But let’s be perfectly honest and admit that we can also get lazy when the sun hits us and food prep becomes a distant memory, especially when BBQ’s, ice cream and beer gardens are temptations your body could do without. This then brings us on to the emotional love/hate relationship we have with healthy, clean food and how we can get through the summer eating said food with ease. At UP, when it comes t ..read more

Testosterone is a double-edged sword for men. It is a hormone that makes males more assertive, improves muscle mass and bone health, and boosts mood and mental health. But many men take more risks, are less cognisant of their health, and are less likely to reach out for help. The statistics bear this out. One in every five men will die before the age of 65. Two in three men are overweight or obese. Four out of five suicides are men. And, on average, men live five years less than women, in the United States. What role does testosterone play in men’s health? And what can men learn to improve the ..read more

When it comes to good mental and physical health, there is a gulf between men and women. Men are more likely to die younger, more likely to be overweight, and more likely to suffer alcohol dependency than women. So what accounts for the big differences in health outcomes between men and women? Why don’t men have the same self-respect and care for their health as women? And how can men support better mental well-being by taking control of their general health? Ultimate Performance Founder Nick Mitchell explores these issues in an engaging video interview with Content Manager Ben Kenyon. BEN KE ..read more

How do you raise a man? As a father and a business leader, Ultimate Performance founder Nick Mitchell says young men need the right education. But not the kind of education they teach in school. Nick talks about teaching boys the importance of sport and exercise to help them grow up to become robust, resilient and healthy men. BEN KENYON: You’ve been training for 35+ years now and obviously, still learning, still developing your knowledge and you’ve worked with tens of thousands of clients, at what stage do we need to start educating our men, or our boys, about health and about these kin ..read more

What are the foundations for good health for men? It’s not necessarily about weight or BMI, what is really important is how much fat you are carrying for your size. This is the key factor for men who want good metabolic and physical health – but it gets overlooked by the vast majority of people. Ultimate Performance founder Nick Mitchell talks about the dangers of being ‘skinny’ fat for men’s long-term health – and how you can diffuse this ‘ticking timebomb.’ It starts with eating better quality foods and lifting weights… BEN KENYON: What then are the foundations for good health that men ..read more