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Interview
Lynne & Victor BrickHealth Club Management 2019 issue 2
'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
Talking point
The protein mythHealth Club Management 2019 issue 2
A new documentary has questioned whether meat is the best type of protein to build muscle mass. We ask the experts...
Interview
Victus SoulHealth Club Management 2019 issue 2
Victus Soul founders Paul Trendell and Chris Djuric tell us about their new boutique, which centres around boxing and running group fitness classes
People profile
Lindsey RainwaterHealth Club Management 2019 issue 2
After attending a women’s leadership summit at IHRSA, Lindsey Rainwater was inspired to start the Women in Fitness Association. She tells us more about her mission to grow the organisation globally...
People profile
Charlie KemperHealth Club Management 2019 issue 2
Charlie Kemper, Flykick co-founder, on how he took advantage of an untapped opportunity in the London group fitness market...
People profile
Silke FrankHealth Club Management 2019 issue 2
'The new FIBO CAMPUS will have 13 themed sessions, from fitness and health to digitisation.' – Silke Frank, FIBO director, tells us what we can expect from this year's event
Wellness
The WellHealth Club Management 2019 issue 11
Co-founder and CEO Rebecca Parekh explains The Well, a new membership-based wellness club that’s opened in the heart of New York City, giving access to fitness, health coaches and more
Interview
Goldman SachsHealth Club Management 2019 issue 11
Shefali Gera, head of wellness EMEA at Goldman Sachs, tells us about the investment bank’s approach to employee wellbeing, and the state-of-the-art wellness facilities at its new London headquarters...
Talking point
Artificial intelligenceHealth Club Management 2019 issue 11
The artificial intelligence revolution is ramping up across many industries. Our experts discuss how the fitness industry can best utilise these new technologies...
Interview
Taru VähätaloHealth Club Management 2019 issue 11
The co-founder of Finland’s pioneering fitness brand GOGO tells us about the company’s journey, from its beginnings as the country’s first full-service fitness club...
HCM People
Jean-Michel FournierHealth Club Management 2019 issue 11
'In the long term, the fitness industry will utilise technological advances in augmented reality and holographic telepresence' – Jean-Michel Fournier, CEO of Les Mills Media
HCM People
Leigh Wetton & Scott FreemanHealth Club Management 2019 issue 11
A ex-Special Forces Navy diver and an Army fitness instructor tell how their backgrounds inspired EMF Fitness...
Interview
Cathy BrownHealth Club Management 2019 issue 10
Former boxing champion Cathy Brown is passionate about using the sport to increase confidence and reduce stress, through her PT training course and her Boxing Sisters initiative
Interview
Tanni Grey-ThompsonHealth Club Management 2019 issue 10
The time has come for government to act with urgency and focus for the health of the nation, says ukactive chair Tanni Grey-Thompson
Interview
Sandra Dodd & John OxleyHealth Club Management 2019 issue 10
'Alongside memberships being sold to the general public, discounts are offered to residents of the housing development.' – Sandra Dodd, CEO, and John Oxley, COO, of Places Leisure talk about commercial diversification
Thought leaders
Equinox, Soul Cycle and Trump - what can be learned?Health Club Management 2019 issue 10
Equinox and Soul Cycle lost members when it became known that the CEO of their parent company hosted a fundraiser for Donald Trump. Is there anything we can we learn from this?
Interview
Paul JurisHealth Club Management 2019 issue 10
Brooklyn Boulders’ director of sports science tells how the climbing brand is incorporating fitness into its offering, with tech that gives a workout efficiency score
HCM People
José TeixeiraHealth Club Management 2019 issue 10
Jose Teixeira, head of customer experience at SC Fitness in Portugal, explains how analysing data is the key to understanding members and increasing retention
HCM People
Rachael BlumbergHealth Club Management 2019 issue 10
LA-based Platefit offers group workouts on Power Plate machines. We chat to founder Rachael Blumberg, who is dedicated to educated the masses on the benefits of vibration training...
HCM People
Gita SjahrirHealth Club Management 2019 issue 10
R-Fitness was the first boutique fitness brand in Southeast Asia to raise venture capital backing. We talk to founder Gita Sjahrir about the challenges of opening a cycling boutique in Jakarta...
Interview
Joe GauntHealth Club Management 2019 issue 1
After a career with Virgin Active, Fitness First and WeWork, Joe Gaunt has devised and launched a new fitness business called Hero. He explains the concept...
Interview
Philip NewboroughHealth Club Management 2019 issue 1
The co-founder of Bridges Fund Management, which has backed The Gym Group, Planet Fitness and Fitness Hut says every business needs to think about social impact
Talking point
Switching to preventionHealth Club Management 2019 issue 1
Is Health Secretary Matt Hancock's switch to prevention deliverable? We ask four industry experts...
Interview
Peter WrightHealth Club Management 2019 issue 1
The new CEO of Xercise4Less – one of the founders of Virgin Active – says the budget operator is gearing up to double in size by 2021
People profile
Susan GradyHealth Club Management 2019 issue 1
'As an operator, you need to pick your price point and do what you can for that, but do it really well. We have great quality facilities, but what we offer isn't luxury.' – Susan Grady, CEO of Kildare Sports and Leisure Facilities
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