U.P. in the Press

Ultimate Performance is the world’s most pre-eminent personal training business.

We are also a trusted voice of authority among the world’s media. The extraordinary quality of our transformations is unrivalled in the health and fitness industry, and our clients regularly feature in newspapers, magazines, and websites across the globe.

At Ultimate Performance, we also pride ourselves on providing journalists with genuine expertise from the world’s best personal trainers. We welcome media enquiries from journalists, and our elite personal trainers can provide trusted and research-backed comments on a range of health and fitness topics. We can also arrange media interviews with our clients.

For any press or media enquiries, please email our PR Manager: [email protected]

Latest news

London pilot urges men to take control of their health after gym transformation leads to life-saving cancer discovery

When commercial airline pilot Kyri came to Ultimate Performance, his initial goal was to get lean. However, his journey at U.P. would led him to a life-saving discovery.

How Singaporean executive lost 19kg in 7 months after failing blood donation check

Bad diet, lack of exercise and menopause onset saw Terri Cheong’s weight hit 83kg. Now she’s lighter, stronger and more confident, thanks to Ultimate Performance Singapore.

How Simon Taylor lost 66kg and added a heap of muscle

Simon Taylor lost a life-changing amount of weight, only to gain almost half of it back and spend years yo-yoing. Then, he decided to lock in with U.P., and shed 20 per cent body fat while gaining muscle. What's more, he did all this on a vegetarian diet

“How strength training became my secret weapon through the perimenopause”

Wellness advocate Lisa Jedan is urging women to embrace strength training at Ultimate Performance as one of the best ways to prepare their bodies for the menopause.

‘At 60, I Became A Bodybuilding Champion. These Fitness Hacks Helped Me Build Muscle.’

Read the inspiring story of how risk analyst Frances became a bodybuilding champion aged 60, thanks to the help of Ultimate Performance.

Lifting weights makes women stronger, healthier, and more confident – not bulky

Women should stop fearing lifting weights in the mistaken belief it will make them “bulky”, according to one of the world’s leading personal trainers.

Couple Loses 90 Pounds With 3 Workouts a Week and This 1 Diet Change

For Nathan Arreola, 28, and Christina Dains, 30, personal training and nutrition coaching gave them the strength, energy and mental clarity they had lost.

I’ve lost 28% of my body fat in months after ‘lockdown lard’ left me in hiding – my 6-pack is thanks to Gemma Atkinson

Liz Brooke underwent an astonishing transformation with the help of Ultimate Performance's Leeds gym.

How daily drinker’s health scare saw him lose weight, get fit and transform his body

Facing a health scare, Hong Kong resident Ryan Merszei quit alcohol, started exercising and changed his diet. Now he’s healthier than ever.

The midlife glow-up: How one London entrepreneur proves strength is the new currency

A London entrepreneur who has undergone an incredible body transformation and now has the bone density of someone in their 30s is encouraging women in midlife and beyond to lift weights and embrace strength as the foundation of health.

‘The most underrated movement in fitness’: how to do a proper push-up

U.P.'s Mark Bohannon talks to The Guardian US about how to perfect your push-up form.

How One Fit Couple Redefined Middle Age at HYROX Singapore 2025

Read the inspiring story of couple Christine and Lawrence, who are embracing the benefits of weight-training in middle age.