'Taking on BMF was not without its risks: it might seem a simple model, but it’s actually a tough business to make any serious value out of'- BMF's Tommy Matthews explains the challenges of becoming Managing Director, as well as sharing his experience of working with Bear Grylls. launching a global franchise business and his new nonexecutive director, Jan Spaticchia.

HCM asks a panel of experts whether PTs are missing vital skills? We ask how fitness professionals should respond to the challenges of clients with chronic illnesses, disabilities, mental health, and more.

Meet the minds behind Brrrn, Jimmy T Martin and Johnny Adamic- the US based company who are improving and extending workouts through cold temperature based workouts. Martin and Adamic say they are 'changing the conversation in the fitness industry' and claim to be pioneering the cool fitness concept.

From designing and managing the largest hotel gym in the world, to a new live steaming model to achieve global reach, the founder of The Wright Fit discusses his career journey and plans

How big could the European health and fitness industry grow? What models will have the biggest impact? We ask those who have the most up-to-date research

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

The founders of Goodlife, Australia’s largest gym chain, have a new concept, which combines multiple boutique disciplines...

Are aggregators helpful or dangerous for the industry? We hear opinions from both sides of the debate...

'My dream is for our industry to have a much more significant impact on global health; there is still so much more we can do' – we chat to Rasmus Ingerslev and wife Dr Mouna about their ambitious goals...

The founder of the World Health Innovation Summit explains his vision for achieving a fit and healthy planet by using a global knowledge-sharing platform

Group exercise continues to grow in popularity, making great instructors more important than ever before. But are we paying them enough? Experts discuss

Formerly the UK’s secretary of state for health, now mayor of Greater Manchester, Andy Burnham has ambitious plans to normalise physical activity and place it at the heart of primary care

Leisure trust GLL and Belfast City Council will invest £105m over the next decade. We talk to the chair about the impact of the social enterprise model

Private equity firm North Castle Partners has made possible the Barry’s Bootcamp expansion and Curves’ success in Asia. We talk to the firm’s fitness lead, Jon Canarick

With one in six people expected to suffer from some form of mental health issue each year, should our industry be training staff as mental first aiders? Experts discuss.

The founder of London-based luxury boxing gym BXR discusses her journey to creating a facility that would be good enough for world heavyweight boxing champion and investor Anthony Joshua

Nerio Alessandri, the president and founder of Technogym, talks to Liz Terry about innovation and his mission to get the whole world moving

When he lost all four limbs to a devastating illness, Lewis could never have imagined he would become an extreme athlete. EMS training is helping his journey

Rainer Schaller, the founder of budget pioneer, McFit, tells Kate Cracknell why he’s launching a new brand for his diverse business

The founder of Xponential Fitness, Anthony Geisler, discusses the secrets behind his success, and tells us why franchising is key to crushing the big box chains

Is the boutique boom reaching the peak of its lifecycle? ukactive CEO Steven Ward asks a panel of experts

Moving on after 12 years, outgoing CEO Steve Ward reflects on his time at ukactive, where he started his career as an intern

Will boutiques work outside major cities? We ask the experts...

'It would be suicidal to start from scratch today, in this hyper-competitive industry. But back in 1985, people flocked to us' – Lynne and Victor Brick discuss their journey to becoming one of the largest Planet Fitness franchisees

A new documentary has questioned whether meat is the best type of protein to build muscle mass. We ask the experts...