Supporting the GLP-1 journey and delivering for WorkWell centres are the topics of this month’s letters

When the Jetts CEO received a shock cancer diagnosis, she found her own way to share the news with stakeholders

As the UK government reveals its intention to pivot health services to prevention, Liz Terry asks what role the physical activity sector can play

From service delivery to deploying consumer insight, what can the industry learn from hospitality? Kath Hudson asks experts with a viewpoint on both sectors

With more than one gym opening per week and the integration of Blink Fitness underway in the US, the new CEO of PureGym talks to Kate Cracknell

The Gym Group’s CEO gives HCM a progress report, a year after he made the move from the world of media to the fitness industry

The co-founder of boutique fitness brand 1Rebel 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

The MD of leisure, health and wellbeing at Places Leisure talks about the opportunities she sees in a post-COVID world

The CEO of Go Fit talks to Kate Cracknell about the company’s year of record revenues, reaching new demographics and its expansion into Italy

While critical for business success, the challenges of ESG can be overwhelming. Operators tell us how they’re tackling it

The CEO of Everlast Gyms tells us about the launch of a new 37,000sq ft flagship site in Gateshead and how it will support the brand’s global expansion

With the pandemic creating staffing challenges, we ask our experts how they’re responding

There’s never been a better time for fitness professionals to step into the gaps left by public health, says the CEO of Body by Definition

We hear about LifeFit Group’s ambitious plans and preparations for a sale from Oaktree Capital Management

Much of the industry continues to fail when it comes to elevating women. Kath Hudson asks what can and should be done

The CEO of Jetts Fitness Australia talks to Kate Cracknell about leading the recent MBO and the company’s plans for expansion driven by their culture of love

Driven by new tech and the lure of a zero salary bill, staffless gyms are on the rise. HCM looks at this game-changing trend

Scandinavian fitness chain SATS has reported Q2 results showing a 53 per cent increase in revenue of NOK 1,022m (£85,591,015). The group’s EBITDA also demonstrates a strong operating performance over the last 12 months as it is now NOK 83,000,000 (£6,965,182) compared with NOK -113 million (- £9,498,447) in the corresponding quarter last year.

Jak Phillips shares highlights from the Les Mills 2021 Global Fitness Report which identifies seven key trends which will shape the way workouts develop going forward

Different customers, omnichannel fitness, the need for more data, continued lobbying and to address racism, cost barriers and health inequalities...

Connected performance wearable company Whoop has launched Whoop Unite for businesses.

The industry veteran and new chair of the UK Active Membership Council shares insights into growing his business over 35 years and reveals his aims for his new role at UK Active

There are signs the mid market is back with a vengeance. Or did it never really go away? We ask the experts

The founder and CEO of fitness platform Myzone talks future plans after receiving a multi-million dollar investment, and explains the new features that will give clubs the edge for member engagement

Myzone has announced a partnership with workforce wellness platform Wellonomics.

Nordic operator SATS is on a mission to get everyone into exercise, as its CEO explains to Kate Cracknell

Qualtrics surveyed 12,157 consumers in 15 countries in seven languages to create the Les Mills 2021 Global Fitness Report, as Jak Phillips explains

With interminable lockdowns and media scare stories that people would stay with digital or outdoor workouts, it has been an edgy time for the fitness industry. However, nothing can compare to the gym experience according to Les Mills CEO, Phillip Mills, who reviews the stats

In spite of the boom in home workouts, research indicates consumers can’t wait to get back to the gym, with digital acting as a funnel for new members, says Phillip Mills

A new survey and workplace wellness pledge have elevated the conversation around the mental health of people working in the fitness industry, as Katie Lewis explains