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The pandemic is driving a mental health crisis. Industry experts explore the scope of the challenge and open the conversation about what can be done
HCM issue 1 2021
The CEO of The Gym Group talks about the impact of COVID-19 and how the business is innovating to stay ahead
HCM issue 1 2021
Les Mills has launched a suite of digital solutions to help clubs expand their reach in the booming online fitness space
Fit Tech issue 1 2021
Gyms in Australia and New Zealand were able to reopen in May and June. Five operators share their learnings
HCM issue 7 2020
Parkwood Leisure managing director
Glen Hall talks about putting the company
on a new path to fitness in recent years,
with customers and staff at its heart
HCM issue 2 2020
Shefali Gera, head of wellness EMEA at
Goldman Sachs, on the investment bank’s
approach to employee wellbeing, and the
state-of-the-art wellness facilities at its
new London headquarters
HCM issue 11 2019
The time has come for government to
act with urgency and focus for the health
of the nation, says the ukactive chair
HCM issue 10 2019
In her first year as CEO of Total Fitness,
membership has grown by 6,000. The first
female CEO in the UK’s commercial fitness
sector tells us how she’s implemented
cultural changes to grow the business
HCM issue 8 2019
The EXOS founder and CEO explains
how his business improves the
performance of athletes and employees
in 30 countries and plans for expansion
HCM issue 9 2018
Bannatyne is on a roll. Its CEO explains
how creating “affordable luxury” has
allowed the brand to grow and set its
sights on extending into Europe
HCM issue 6 2018
The CEO of the UK’s only listed fitness
business on producing record results
HCM issue 5 2018
The new CEO of Fitness First Germany discusses his three-stage plan to buy up the competition and prepare the business for sale within the next three years
HCM issue 4 2018
Data security at health clubs and leisure centres could be at risk because staff are using
unofficial channels such as Facebook and WhatsApp to communicate work-related issues,
according to a new survey.
news •
31 Jan 2018
Bringing EMS personal
training to the classic
low-cost gym
HCM issue 1 2018
The Fitness Hut CEO talks about
disrupting the Portuguese fitness market
and giving members more for less
HCM issue 9 2017
The Asian spa and wellness sector faces four critical challenges, according to a new report.
news •
17 May 2017
Fitness sector leaders must be willing to challenge everything that’s gone before
HCM issue 9 2016
Nuffield Health’s CEO tells Kate Cracknell about its plans to be the UK’s leading wellness provider by 2020
HCM issue 8 2016
The MD of Green Gym on his organisation’s belief in physical activity for a purpose
HCM issue 8 2016
Could your employees’ wellbeing contribute to the health of your business?
HCM issue 7 2016
Kate Cracknell speaks to the team responsible for the turnaround and future growth of the Total Fitness health club chain
HCM issue 8 2015
The award-winning author and New York Times columnist will discuss the qualities of strong leaders at IHRSA 2015
HCM issue 2 2015
Matrix Fitness credits much of its success to the people behind the brand. Newly promoted National Sales Manager, Andy Loughray, discusses the merits of this customer-centric company
HCM issue 3 2014
Doug Werner outlines the powerful impact that the ‘Lean' protocol can have on the sales process at health and fitness clubs
HCM issue 9 2013
The founder and CEO of Mytime Active talks to Kate Cracknell about opportunities in public health, building community partnerships and re-investing profits to change lives
HCM issue 6 2013
Kate Cracknell talks to the head of recreation at Migros Zurich about expanding into the German market
HCM issue 1 2013
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