The Training Camp meal plans have been specifically created for our members to help support their training and assist them to achieve the best results over the 6 weeks. It’s common knowledge that good nutrition is vital for health, performance and achieving optimum results, but what exactly does “good nutrition”… Read more

At UBX, we understand that there is no one-size-fits-all approach to nutrition. This is why we have created many ways in which you can tailor your Training Camp meal plan.Whether you have selected the regular, vegetarian, vegan or My Muscle Chef meal plan, there are further ways in which your… Read more

When you were born, you did not come into the world desiring sugary foods, pizza, cake or wine. This was all learned behaviour. The brain can be retrained to ingrain healthy food habits, and it all comes down to behavioural changes. There are many ways to establish strong nutritional habits,… Read more

We have all heard the basic principle of energy in verses energy out and recognise that in order to lose weight you need to consume less energy (food and drink) than you expend. Therefore, in order to gain weight, you need to consume more energy than you expend. We ingest energy through food and drink and we expend energy when we are physically active and also when we are at rest (thanks to our basal metabolism and our muscle mass composition). So, whichever your goal, know that it can be controlled by one prominent concept, energy in or energy out.

You’ve probably heard about the benefits of Electrolytes when you’re exercising, or if you’re dehydrated, but do you know the full extent of the role they play in your overall wellbeing? Your body’s daily supply of electrolytes can greatly impact your performance in the gym, your energy levels and your… Read more

We have see a growing number of members within our community begin to transition towards a full or partly plant-based is growing every year whether due to health, lifestyle, environmental, cost or ethical reasons, and can still provide a highly nutritious, sustainable diet. Our Training Camp meal plan has been… Read more

If you are joining us for Training Camp, here are some tips that will help you throughout the challenge to adjust your meal plan to suit your needs and boost your progress and results. Simplify Your Meal Plan The Training Camp meal plans provide easy to make recipes from all of the essential food groups to ensure that we are hitting all of your nutritional and micronutrient needs.  To further simplify the meal plan we recommend repeating Monday to Wednesday’s recipes or Friday… Read more

To understand what your daily caloric intake is, first you need to understand the importance of energy for your body. Energy forms the fundamental basis of our body’s daily functions; it acts like fuel to power healthy cell repair and internal function, as well as building and maintaining cells and… Read more

When you walk into a supermarket, it can feel overwhelming; especially if you’re trying to introduce more nutritious foods into your diet. From the moment you walk through the supermarket doors you are bombarded by choice, which can make it difficult to understand which brands and food choices are best… Read more

Recovery nutrition is essential for appropriately refuelling and rehydrating the body, for promoting muscle repair and growth and boosting adaptation from the training session you just performed. Yet the importance of post workout meals depends greatly on the intensity of your training, the duration of your training and your body… Read more