EMD UK

02/09/2026

From Community to Pro Enhanced, there’s an EMD UK membership for you.

With Pro or Pro Enhanced membership, you can access the support, resources and protection you need to feel confident in your work, including training, expert guidance, discounts on insurance and other exclusive member benefits.

Find the membership that’s right for you: https://emduk.org/memberships/

26/08/2026

"I want to see and train instructors who look like the women in their classes." Sakina Khan, founder of Health Fitness Academy.

That's the idea behind Breaking Barriers Through Movement, a new pilot with EMD UK and Health Fitness Academy, offering 20 women from underrepresented communities in Greater Manchester a fully supported route to becoming qualified group exercise instructors for just £100.

Places are limited and filling fast, and time is running out to apply - you don't want to miss out.

Fill in the form here to register your interest in one of the last spots: https://emduk.org/breaking-barriers-through-movement/

25/08/2026

The role of a group exercise instructor is evolving, with more instructors helping people manage long-term health, improve mobility and build confidence through movement.

Today’s instructors support people through:

- Healthy ageing, mobility and falls prevention
- Menopause, bone health and pelvic health
- Long-term health conditions, including cancer and arthritis
- Inclusive movement for disabled and neurodivergent participants

At EMD UK, we're proud to support instructors with the knowledge and resources they need to make movement accessible, inclusive and life-changing.

21/08/2026

Group exercise classes should reflect the communities they serve.

Breaking Barriers Through Movement, a partnership between the Health Fitness Academy and EMD UK, is training 20 women from underrepresented communities across Greater Manchester to become qualified group exercise instructors.

If you've ever felt like the fitness industry wasn't built with you in mind, this programme is designed to change that.

Location: Greater Manchester
Cost: £100 (normally £1,000)
Duration: 12 weeks

Find out more and register your interest here: https://emduk.org/breaking-barriers-through-movement/

21/08/2026

Missed our latest webinar? It’s now available to watch on demand for EMD UK members via the Instructor Hub.

Join Shamime Jan, founder of BollyFit Active, and EMD UK for an inspiring, evidence-informed session exploring how trust, movement and community can help improve women’s health outcomes.

The Community Blueprint: Building a Women’s Health Infrastructure through Trust and Movement

▶️ Watch now: https://trainingemduk.learnworlds.com/course/the-community-blueprint-building-a-womens-health-infrastructure-through-trust-and-movement

20/08/2026

Keep going...

Share this with your class. 💪

How do you keep your participants motivated to keep coming back?

Tell us your thoughts in the comments. 👇

18/08/2026

Strong relationships are at the heart of great group exercise, but professional boundaries aren't always clear-cut.

Where do you think they're most difficult to manage – in class, on social media or through messaging?

Tell us your thoughts in the comments. 👇

🎓 Want to learn more about professional boundaries and safeguarding? Access the course with your EMD UK Pro membership here: https://trainingemduk.learnworlds.com/course/safeguarding-adults-in-group-exercise

| Ann Craft Trust | UK Coaching

18/08/2026

Group exercise has an important role to play in health.

We’re strengthening our focus on health at EMD UK, supporting our members to better understand health pathways and opportunities around GP and exercise referral.

Read more about our work on health and long-term conditions in our new article:

For many years, EMD UK has championed and supported the role that group exercise plays in improving health and wellbeing.

17/08/2026

A warm welcome to our new CPD and Education Partner, Valour Physio Education!

Valour Physio Education is a physiotherapist-inspired education platform, guiding the next generation of leaders in mindful movement. Designed by Physiotherapists and movement professionals, our accredited online and in-person training brings healthcare-led knowledge into practical, meaningful learning.

Find out more here: https://www.valourphysio.co.uk/

16/08/2026

Change lives. Start with yours.

Ever thought about becoming a group exercise instructor but didn't know where to start or were worried about the cost?

In partnership with the Health Fitness Academy, we're supporting 20 women from underrepresented communities across Greater Manchester to gain a nationally recognised Level 2 group exercise qualification, for just £100 (normally £1,000).

This is more than a course. It's a chance to build a career, lead your community, and change your own story first.

Find out more and get started on your journey: https://emduk.org/breaking-barriers-through-movement/