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Love Your Career | Episode 1: Abhi Lakhina on Failure, Feedback and Finding Your Direction
What Hiring Managers Really Look For: Leadership, Culture & Career Growth in the Fitness Industry
In a recent episode of the Love Your Career Podcast, we sat down with John Oxley, CEO of Life Leisure and one of the fitness sector’s most respected leaders. With decades of experience spanning organisations like Places Leisure and Active Nation, John...
From the Gym Floor to Senior Recruitment: Lessons with Cam Bridger
On a recent episode of the Love Your Career Podcast, Cam Bridger – Account Director at Love Recruitment – shared lessons from a career that spans club operations, personal training, management and now specialist recruitment across the fitness and leisure...
The Forgotten Process: Why Onboarding Matters in Recruitment
As I reflect on my journey as a fitness recruiter, one realisation stands out above all else: onboarding is where the true magic happens. In a world where we often focus on flashy job ads, intense interviews, and competitive salaries, it’s easy to...
Why I Fell in Love with Padel — And Why Recruiting in This Space Feels So Rewarding
There are sports you play, and then there are sports you fall into — the ones that sweep you up in their energy, their people, their atmosphere. For me, padel has firmly landed in that second category. I love anything that brings people together, gets...
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Here you can read some of our top blogs, guides, tips and articles from our team of fitness and leisure recruitment experts.
Read our posts- Padel Club Staffing Guide 2026: How to Recruit the Team for a New Padel Venue
A new padel venue usually needs a Club or General Manager, a Head Coach, a...
- How to Become a Gym General Manager in the UK: The Career Path, Skills and Salary
Most gym General Managers in the UK reach the role in four to eight years....
- How to Hire a Gym General Manager: The Complete UK Guide for Operators
Hiring a great gym General Manager usually takes six to ten weeks from brief to...