URBAN REFORM: FAQ’S

How do i get started? Send the team a message via instagram @urbanreformfit or email urbanreformfit@gmail.com If you are part of our wellbeing service at AJ BELL you will have clear directions on how to set up your membership within the communal space.   Where is ur based? Urban Reform is based 2 minutes walk […]

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The Power of Habit based Support

Have you ever found yourself struggling to stick to your goals, despite your best efforts? Whether you’re trying to lose weight, quit smoking, or save money, it can be challenging to build and maintain healthy habits. That’s where Urban Reform comes in. With their habit-based support approach, they can help you develop the skills and […]

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Improve Your Performance with Urban Reform

Are you looking to improve your performance in strength training? Look no further than Urban Reform in Manchester! As nutritional and exercise specialists with world-class facilities, Urban Reform has the expertise and resources to help you reach your strength training goals. Whether you’re a seasoned athlete looking to up your game or a beginner looking […]

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Coping with DOMS

  If you’re experience DOMS, you don’t need to suffer through the pain.  Delayed onset muscle soreness (DOMS) is a common occurrence for people who are new to exercise or who are increasing the intensity or duration of their workouts. DOMS is caused by microscopic tears in the muscle fibers that occur during exercise, and […]

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COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES AT UR

The team at Urban Reform create a timetable of activities each year to build a thriving community  Each activity is created by the UR Well-being team based on our clients feedback, we use this to build new friendships and to offer opportunities for clients to step out of their comfort zone, to create a resilient […]

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URBAN REFORM: How to warm up correctly

what DOES WARMING UP LOOK LIKE? It is important to start every session with a warm up phase to prepare your body for intense exercise, there are many types of warm ups which are designed specific for training demands or specific to sports. At Urban Reform we use a method called R.A.M.P which is an […]

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Nutrition: Supplements

What are supplements? A dietary supplement is a product designed to supplement specific nutrients within a your diet. They usually come in pill, capsule, liquid or powder form. Supplements should never replace a healthy, balanced diet.   Do Vitamin d supplements work? Vitamin D is important for maintaining bone and muscle health. It has also […]

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Nutrition: Diets

WhAT IS A LOW CARB DIET? A low carbohydrate diet is a diet whereby the intake of carbohydrates is reduced. There is no universally agreed definition of a ‘low-carb’ diet and so the degree of carbohydrate restriction can vary a great deal. For example some people think a low-carb diet provides 30% of calories from […]

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Nutrition: Micronutrients

What are micronutrients? Micronutrients are nutrients required by the body in relatively small amounts, hence the term ‘micro’. These are comprised of vitamins and minerals. Micronutrients play vital roles in the functioning of our body’s systems, and deficiencies can lead to detrimental effects on our health. They are termed ‘essential’ because we have to obtain […]

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Nutrition: Understanding Your Calories

what are calories? The proper definition of a calorie is: ‘one calorie is the amount of energy it takes to raise the temperature of 1 gram of water by 1 degree celsius’. Calories are units of energy we extract from our food during the process of digestion, and which our body uses to carry out […]

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