Talking point:Switching to prevention Health secretary Matt Hancock has
announced the government is changing
its focus from cure to prevention. Is his
plan deliverable? We ask the experts
Interview:Philip Newborough The co-founder of Bridges Fund
Management, which has backed The
Gym Group, Planet Fitness and Fitness
Hut tells Kate Cracknell every business
needs to think about social impact
IHRSA Update:Best year ever The latest numbers from the US show
health clubs had more members in 2017
than at any time since records began.
IHRSA’s Kristen Walsh reports
Retail:Retail revenue Operators share creative ways they’re
tapping retail as a revenue source,
including a partnership between More
Yoga and musician, Goldie
Software:Get upgraded HCM kicks off 2019 with a rundown of
the latest software features available,
including queue management, facial
recognition, health outcomes management
and a partnership with Strava View on turning pages View online
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Interview:Joe Gaunt After a career with Virgin Active,
Fitness First and WeWork, Gaunt has
devised and launched a new fitness
business called Hero. He explains
the concept to Kate Cracknell View on turning pages View online
Supplier showcase: Trafford Leisure have joined forces with DFC, The Engine Room turns indoor rowing into a fitness experience with Technogym and FTC Gym in Suffolk working closely with TRX View on turning pages View online