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Disappointment about being passed over for promotion gave Neil Randall the resilience he needed to climb the ranks. He spoke to Kath Hudson for the latest issue of HCM Magazine about the challenges he faced early in his career and the skills he learned from them. "The rejections were a small part of my career, but taught me resilience and accountability" "I have every confidence in my business that people will tell me what’s going on because they know they’re not going to get pulled apart" Read the full interview - link in comments below. #lifelessons #toughTimes #HCM #HCMmagazine #health #wellness #wellbeing #gym #healthClub

The opportunity now exists for health club operators in the UK to offer access to GPs and various health checks as an add-on to memberships, creating another revenue stream, adding value for members and support for health services. Some operators in the US are going as far as offering in-depth health testing, which puts those with the means to pay in an excellent position to optimise their health. US operator, Life Time Inc., launched Miora Longevity and Performance in November 2023. This health optimisation service involves a consultation, a diagnostic blood test and metabolic code assessment to determine the health of adrenals, thyroid, pancreas, liver, kidney, lymph, gut, the immune system, brain, cardiovascular, pulmonary and neurovascular systems, as well as hormone levels. Results are then used to create a tailored programme involving exercise, diet, HRT, IV therapies, weight loss drugs, hot and cold therapy, hyperbaric chamber and compression therapy. This year, Equinox teamed up with Function Health to offer a US$40,000 a year membership called Optimize by Equinox, which offers 100 laboratory health tests to inform personalised programmes. Equinox partner, Dr Mark Hyman, co-founder of Function Health, said the partnership marks a historic moment when health breaks out of the doctor’s office: “By combining Equinox’s expertise and Function Health’s 100+ lab test approach, we’re unlocking a level of health and fitness that surpasses even what top doctors and biohackers can access,” he said. What are the next steps for operators wanting to offer a more holistic service and access to medical interventions? HCM asked the experts. Read the full article in the latest issue of HCM Magazine – link in the comments below. #medicalmemberships Trygve Hagen Duncan Jefford Emma Cunningham Dr. Jonathan Leary Everyone Active - SLM Horizon Leisure Centres Health Hero Remedy Place #HCM #HCMmagazine #health #wellness #wellbeing #gym #healthClub

Physical activity sector leaders in the UK have collaborated to create the Physical Activity Leadership Network, aiming to raise physical activity levels, address inequalities and create an Active Wellbeing Service. Local government’s role as place leaders will be at the heart of the network which has all of the main organisations on board: The Chief Cultural & Leisure Officers Association (CLOA), APSE - Association for Public Service Excellence (APSE), CIMSPA and the Local Government Association (LGA), there is also representation from Active Partnerships, Community Leisure UK, District Councils' Network, ukactive, Sport and Recreation Alliance and Sport England. The movement started in May when Martyn Allison, founder of MARTYN ALLISON MANAGEMENT IMPROVEMENT SERVICES LIMITED, facilitated a meeting of the Local Government Physical Activity Partnership to review the progress made implementing Sport England’s 2022 report, Future of Public Sector Leisure. Read more ... link in comments below... #health #fitness #physicalActivity #localGovernment

Don't miss our interview with James Balfour co-founder of boutique fitness brand 1Rebel – he talks to Kath Hudson about navigating the COVID years, climbing mountains and how the company is poised to expand its unique blend of fitness and entertainment both in the UK and overseas, thanks to fresh investment... • "I'm pleased to say we’re having our best year ever in 2024. Everyone’s smiling" • "Having now done some franchising, we realise that doing boutiques well requires detailed focus, blood, sweat and tears that can only be delivered by the homegrown team" • "We need to remove the stigma of weight-loss drugs and build a relationship with the people who use them" • "Social media is causing huge amounts of poor mental health and a lot of fitness influencers don't understand the damage they’re doing" • "The messaging we've got to get across now is about how it’s consistent, good practice that delivers compound results" Read the full interview in the latest issue of HCM Magazine – link in comments below. #health #fitness #JamesBalfour #gyms #boutiqueFitness

Female health expert, The Well HQ has teamed up with training provider, THE FITNESS GROUP EDUCATION, to launch education courses aimed at upskilling PTs in female health. The courses will develop an understanding of how to train, support and work with girls and women and cover topics such as the menstrual cycle, breast health and reducing injury rates. Read more ... see link in comments. #health #fitness #femaleHealth #wellness #HCM #HCMmagazine

At just 24 Jonny Wilkinson achieved his dreams by landing the perfect drop kick to win the 2003 Rugby World Cup for England. In the latest issue of HCM Magazine he talks to Liz Terry and Kath Hudson about how getting what he thought he wanted made him feel empty and was ultimately the start of his journey to launch the One Living brand. Read the full interview in HCM - see the link in the comments below. #HCM #HCMmagazine #HCMsummit #JonnyWilkinson #mentalHealth

Finalists for the ukactive Awards 2024 have been announced. Winners from across the 14 categories will be revealed at a ceremony at the @International Convention Centre in Birmingham on 3 October. This year’s categories include new additions, with the Outstanding Leadership Award separated into two individual awards: Outstanding Individual Leader and Outstanding Leadership Team. It’s an all-female lineup for the Jan Spaticchia Special Recognition Award: Carolyn Hallam, health and wellbeing manager, Serco; Sarah Roberts, head of fitness, PFP Leisure and Tara Dillon CEO, CIMSPA. Read more ... see link in comments... #health #fitness #awards #ukactiveAwards

The growing use of weight loss drugs is creating a perfect storm for the #health and #fitness sector, presenting opportunities and threats. Now is the time to act, says HCM Magazine editor Liz Terry... read more in the latest issue (link in comments below). #hcm #HCMmagzine #weightloss #weightlossdrugs

The new issue of HCM magazine is now out! In this issue: • We speak to former rugby player and World Cup hero Jonny Wilkinson about the launch of his new brand One Living and mission to champion both physical and mental wellbeing; • James Balfour, co-founder of boutique fitness brand 1Rebel talks about navigating the COVID years, climbing mountains and how the company is poised to expand its unique blend of fitness and entertainment both in the UK and overseas, thanks to fresh investment •  Neil Randall tells us how being passed over for a promotion early in his career gave the now CEO of Urban Gym Group the push he needed to climb the ranks of the fitness industry Plus our panel of experts discusses how health club operators are stepping in and offering members welcome medical support; ukactive outlines the findings of research from Savanta into what motivates consumers... and much more! Read HCM online FREE! Link in the comments below. #HCM #HCMmagazine #health #fitness #wellbeing #wellness #gym #healthClub

Excited to announce that rugby legend Jonny Wilkinson is joining the speaker lineup at this year's HCM Summit in London on October 24th. Watch out for our profile in the next issue of HCM.