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.

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Latest news

‘My post-partum 500-calorie diet left me so low I nearly cancelled my wedding’

Sophia Sark-Geissler realised she needed help when she noticed her mind had become consumed with negative thoughts about her weight and her appearance after the birth of her baby.

Radio star Mike Toolan on going from ‘dropped lasagne’ to abs of steel thanks to Gemma Atkinson’s trainer

Hits Radio star Mike went to his pal Gemma Atkinson's famed trainer "Evil Steve", from Ultimate Performance, to get into the best shape of his life.

‘I couldn’t stand or walk without pain, the reason made me ashamed’

Jen, from Manchester, says she found a way to transform her mind and body with the help of Ultimate Performance, after an embarrassing trip to her GP.

I was on fast track to a heart attack at 43 – until I took control of my weight

Ultimate Performance Mayfair client Ben Barbanel went from 15st 4lb (96kg) to 10st 6lb (67.2 kg) after taking up weight training and walking.

“Why I travelled 400 miles a day just to train with Ultimate Performance”

His weekly workout commute included three-hour train rides, hotels, and lots of hard work.

‘Body dysmorphia almost destroyed my life – I couldn’t even look in the mirror’

For years, Adella Hives, 30, from London hated looking at herself in the mirror, and when she did, she felt like her body was ‘disgusting’ and 'chubby'. With the help of Ultimate Performance, she transformed her outlook.

How weightlifting and walking 20,000 steps a day transformed this Londoner’s physique

In January 2024, Londoner Charles Kerr was struggling with his fitness and diet, and set himself one single goal: to be in the best shape of his life before his 30th birthday. With the help of U.P., he is now in cover model shape.

Ajit leaves friends ‘blown away’ with amazing body transformation

Ajit feared his ethnicity, genetics, and a lifetime spent working out but not seeing the results he craved meant he could never lose weight. But with the help of Ultimate Performance, he lost 15kg and got into the shape of his life.

How this 60-Year-Old Built Strength for Everest

A consistent, three-day-a-week program brought muscle and success for U.P. Leeds client, Michael Chamberlain.

Mom couldn’t stop toddler from nearly running into pool. How she lost 44 lbs so it couldn’t happen again

“I couldn’t catch her to keep her safe. That made me realize I had to make a change.” They were the words of Rachel Byers, who changed her life with the help of Ultimate Performance LA.

‘I was diagnosed with ADHD at 42; weight training turned it into my superpower’

Gill Carby halved her body fat and lost 12kg with the help of Ultimate Performance Cheshire, but the way it helped her cope with her ADHD was the biggest win for Gill.

Breast cancer at 38 left 1 woman weak and vulnerable. How strength training got her in the best shape of her life

Once Cait Lowry finished breast cancer treatment, weight lifting at Ultimate Performance Washington helped her rebuild muscle, boost her energy and fight brain fog and insomnia.