Nutrition: Basics

  Nutrition is the process of obtaining energy and nutrients from food and using it for the biological and physiological processes which support life. What aRE MACRONUTRIENTS? Macronutrients are nutrients which provide us with energy. They are nutrients required in relatviely large quantities by the body, hence the term ‘macro’. There are actually 4 ‘macros’ […]

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BRAND NEW PERSONALISED GROUP TRAINING PROGRAM

The support from the whole team has been brilliant from day 1. It’s great to see the results almost immediately- I would 100% recommend.   Why was this program created? To achieve what other personalised group training programmes do not – results that last beyond the (finish) of the programme. – This is done by […]

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URBAN REFORM OPEN EVENT SEPTEMBER 11th

Strength and transformation specialists, announce their open day on: SATURDAY 11th september 2021  Urban Reform will be opening their brand-new facility at 106 Temperance St, Piccadilly, Manchester M12 6HR on September 11th. The event will showcase a number of classes designed for maximum enjoyment! Anyone can turn up on the day, all sessions are free, […]

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How to run GREAT at the Manchester Run

Running is inherently human, from hunter gatherers thousands of years ago running down their prey, and tribes around the globe to this day that run for miles and miles and then, there’s you.  You do it for the fun, the thrill of competition and the personal challenge.  And you are not alone, in the UK […]

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MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS WEEK

Connect with nature The synergistic combination of exercise and the great outdoors could be used as powerful tool to help fight the growing incidence of both physical inactivity and support overall wellbeing. I don’t know about you but just exercising such as going for a walk/run outside offers a sense of freedom and a sense […]

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VITAMIN D: THE IMPACT THIS HAS ON LOW MOOD STATES

During the winter months, as the dark nights start to set in sometimes we experience a more lethargic attitude to our day. It is well known the winter blues can effect our day to day and in more serious circumstances it leads to anxieties that we can not carry out normal every day routines. Today […]

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FAT LOSS: FINDING THE RIGHT NUTRITION PLAN FOR YOU

How do you know if a diet is right for you? Sometimes it’s the simplest diet that we don’t do that is generally the right one. Unfortunately we overcomplicate the process and try everything but the one that works for our goals. The array of information promoted to us on every platform can lead to […]

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JOIN OUR TEAM TODAY

Job Description Our busy, growing gym in the city centre of Manchester is looking for an ambitious personal trainer who is looking to grow their personal training audience and thrive in the City of Manchester. The successful applicant will be responsible for taking on new and existing clients, but for also soliciting new business. We […]

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4 WAYS TO LOSE FAT QUICKLY AND KEEP IT OFF

Fat loss in the fitness industry is one of the most common goals people strive for, whether that be for health reasons or to develop more body confidence, it’s a very common goal amongst the majority of people who want to get in shape. In today’s blog, Urban Reform co-founder Ricky Gibbins who is an […]

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MENTAL HEALTH: ARE GYMS DOING ENOUGH?

  With the closure of gyms during the Pandemic it was argued by many fitness enthusiasts and health experts that shutting these facilities would be detrimental to well-being. We explore whether this is the case and are gyms ready to support individuals after long periods of isolation? In today’s blog, Dean Ashton, a qualified Nutritionist […]

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