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Childhood obesity: People need to hear the hard truth – it’s not ‘okay’

World-leading fitness expert Nick Mitchell, who is the Founder and CEO of Ultimate Performance, shares his thoughts on childhood obesity... "We should be telling the truth to parents and children in every aspect of a child’s development. If you mollycoddle an obese child and say, 'It’s okay to be obese. It’s okay – you’re healthy…

20 July 20220Comments

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What parents need to do to stop childhood obesity.

World-leading fitness expert Nick Mitchell, who is the Founder and CEO of Ultimate Performance, shares his thoughts on childhood obesity... "The world we live in now has created a perfect storm for this childhood obesity crisis. It’s an overabundance of cheap rubbish food, combined with the fact that kids don’t play out anymore. When I…

20 January 20220Comments

Nick Mitchell: What I’ve learned about health as I’ve got older

Experience counts for so much in life. And there are not many people who will have the battle-tested experience of Ultimate Performance founder, Nick Mitchell…and the scars to prove it. He’s seen it all on his journey from Yorkshire schoolboy, to barrister and City banker, and latterly as a multinational fitness business owner, via the…

Nick Mitchell: How I manage my diet and health

When people ask Ultimate Performance founder Nick Mitchell how he stays in shape, he has one answer - it’s not a chore, it’s a lifestyle. One he has to work at and that isn't without its challenges, pitfalls and vices. Here he talks about the common rhythms of diet and exercise he's worked into…

Nick Mitchell: The foundations of good health for men

What are the foundations for good health for men? It’s not necessarily about weight or BMI, what is really important is how much fat you are carrying for your size. This is the key factor for men who want good metabolic and physical health – but it gets overlooked by the vast majority of people.…

Nick Mitchell: The impact of COVID-19 on men’s health?

Men are hit harder than women by the worst excesses of COVID-19 and complications from the virus. But what are the factors that make men’s health outcomes so much worse? Why does being overweight and inflamed have a particularly hard impact on men? And what is it about the differences in male and female fat…

Nick Mitchell: The importance of educating young men

How do you raise a man? As a father and a business leader, Ultimate Performance CEO Nick Mitchell says young men need the right education. But not the kind of education they teach in school. Nick talks about teaching boys the importance of sport and exercise to help them grow up to become robust, resilient…

9 December 20210Comments

30 November 20210Comments

Nick Mitchell: How do men support good mental health?

When it comes to good mental and physical health, there is a gulf between men and women. Men are more likely to die younger, more likely to be overweight, and more likely to suffer alcohol dependency than women. So what accounts for the big differences in health outcomes between men and women? Why don’t men…

30 November 20210Comments

Nick Mitchell: Effects of Testosterone

Testosterone is a double-edged sword for men. It is a hormone that makes males more assertive, improves muscle mass and bone health, and boosts mood and mental health. But many men take more risks, are less cognisant of their health, and are less likely to reach out for help. The statistics bear this out. One…