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

6 tips for getting your workout routine back on track

Get your routine moving again with these workout tips from Ultimate Performance gym manager Dhaval Dhruva.

‘Lost 2.6st!’ Woman ‘amazed’ by weight loss programme that saw her ‘body fat melt away’

NHS matron Isabel struggled with the pressures of working on the frontline during the pandemic. Her weight, and her mental health, suffered as a result. With the help of Ultimate Performance, she is now in the best shape - mentally and physically - of her life.

When should you take protein powder?

Emily Servante, Global Trainer Education Manager at Ultimate Performance, talks about the benefits of whey protein, and the science surrounding the best times to consume protein.

‘I feel euphoric when I finish a set’: Meet the women who started weightlifting in their sixties

U.P. client Sybil Kretzmer, who in her 70s, talks about how weight-training is her 'Fountain of Youth', and helps keep her looking and feeling healthy and happy.

‘I was bedbound with back pain – now I lift weights five times a week’

Paul Faulder struggled with chronic back pain for many years. At times he was bed-ridden. Now, he is lifting weights five times a week and is a Men's Health cover model!

Manchester Business Woman Lisa Morton Set To Scale Mount Kilimanjaro Alongside Andy Reid MBE

As U.P. Manchester's longest-serving client, Lisa Morton is preparing for the ultimate challenge of climbing Mt Kilimanjaro alongside former soldier Andy Reid MBE, who lost both legs and arm when he was attacked by the Taliban in 2009.

‘Dropped 3 dress sizes!’ Woman transforms body by eating two ‘essential’ foods

When Adele came to U.P., she was suffering from the unpleasant symptoms of Ovarian Hyperstimulation Syndrome. After a complete body and health transformation, Adele is now unrecognisable.

‘My brother’s death from Covid shocked us all… I knew I had to lose weight to survive for my kids’

After the death of his brother from Covid, Muhammad was desperate to lose weight to avoid a similar fate. He was desperate to be there for his kids. So he turned to Ultimate Performance.

Grandad now has ‘body of a 25-year-old’ after heart attack-inspired health kick

Grandad Richard suffered a heart attack and was drinking so much his fingers swelled to the point he couldn't wear his wedding ring. With the help of Ultimate Performance, he now has the body of a 25-year-old.

Simple Meal Prep and Weight Training Helped This Guy Drop 40 Pounds and Get Shredded

Peter Do was 'fat-shamed' trying to ride a rollercoaster. With the help of U.P., Peter absolutely transformed his body and lost 40 pounds.

This Guy Lost 66 Pounds When He Finally Made This Tweak to His Diet

The lockdowns left George Youssef feeling sluggish and overweight. With the help of U.P. Dubai, he lost 66 pounds and got into the best shape of his life.

‘No more spare tyre!’ Woman, 53, sheds 1.5st and relieved menopause symptoms with diet

Perimenopausal and menopausal women find it incredibly difficult to lose weight, especially as their bodies try to adapt to the never-ending cycle of hormone changes. Read how Joanna Blacker used weight training with Ultimate Performance to completely transform her health, physically and mentally.