EMD UK

09/06/2026

Need a reset between sessions at Elevate?

Join EMD UK’s 8-minute movement breaks with Ella Beaumont (Ellabeept), designed to help delegates re-energise, refocus and keep moving through a busy day at Elevate 2026.

Because sometimes a few minutes of movement makes all the difference.

Day 1: 17 June 📍 Collaborate Theatre*: 1.00pm
Day 2: 18 June 📍 Accelerate Theatre: 3.45pm



*Amendment* In Ella's original clip she states Generate Theatre, but this has now moved to the Collaborate Theatre.

08/06/2026

Is your studio delivering everything it could be?

From programming and participation to instructor experience and member retention, EMD UK’s Studio Health Check is designed to help you take a closer look at what’s working… and where the opportunities are.

Heading to Elevate 2026?

You can book a dedicated session with Sue Wilkie, EMD UK's Head of Workforce, to explore your studio offering, discuss your challenges and gain tailored insights to help strengthen your group exercise strategy. With over 30 years’ experience in the sector, Sue is one of the industry’s most respected voices in group exercise.

📍 Meet us at Elevate 2026
📅 Book your Studio Health Check session with Sue
🔗 Find out more: https://emduk.org/studio-health-check/

08/06/2026

Our new Resource Hub is almost here!

It’s been designed to give you a more engaging and user-friendly experience and we can’t wait for you to see it.

Here’s what you need to know:

- You’ll receive a set password email this week from EMD UK ([email protected])

- Once you set your password, you’re in!

- Your membership access stays exactly the same and all your existing resources will be there, waiting for you to explore on our mobile-optimised, easy to navigate new system.

Want a sneak peek first? Watch the video preview here:

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06/06/2026

Your new EMD UK Resource Hub launches next week!

Here's what you'll find:

- All your EMD UK resources, guides and training courses in one place, including Reach Up, class content ideas, wellness tips and business support.
- A new training module from EMD UK and UK Coaching on maintaining professional boundaries.
- A guide to recognising and responding to sexual harassment and intimidation in gym, fitness and leisure facilities, developed by This Girl Can and UK Active.
- A streamlined search function, helping you find the resources you need in seconds.
- A more engaging, gamified experience to make learning and tracking your progress easier.
- A mobile-friendly design, giving you access to class ideas, training and business support wherever you are.

Everything included in your membership will remain the same. The new hub simply makes it easier to access resources, learn and track your progress.

Watch the video here for a preview of what's coming: https://youtu.be/TO3vMqUiCoE

05/06/2026

We’re heading to Elevate 2026 👋

Join EMD UK across the two days for hosted panels, movement breaks, workforce conversations and the launch of our latest instructor survey findings.

We’ll be discussing retention through group exercise, the rapid growth of Reformer Pilates, professional standards and what the future of the sector looks like for instructors, operators and fitness communities alike.

Whether you want to join a session, ask a question, share insight or simply stop by for a chat at Stand G39, we’d love to see you there.

📍 ExCeL London
📅 17 - 18 June 2026
📌 Stand G39

| Les Mills | David Lloyd Clubs | Future Fit Training | Everyone Active | GLL Sport Foundation | Third Space London | Michael King Pilates | Balanced Body, Inc.

04/06/2026

📣 Join Gillian Reeves, Head of Group Exercise at Third Space London, at Elevate 2026 as part of EMD UK’s hosted panel, 'The Hidden Value of the Studio: Turning Group Exercise into Your Primary Retention Tool.'

From retention and member experience to the power of group exercise in building community, this session explores why studio spaces continue to play such an important role across the sector.

📍 ExCeL London - Collaborate Theatre
📅 17 June 2026
⏰ 11.30 AM

04/06/2026

Big news! Next week, our Resource Hub is getting a fresh new home, designed to make your experience more interactive, engaging, and easier to navigate.

What you need to know:
• You’ll still have access to all the resources included in your membership
• Your membership tier and access stay exactly the same
• You’ll receive a simple “set your password” email when the new hub goes live
• Once you set your password, you’re in

That’s it! There are no complicated steps and no need to re-join. You'll find all your resources there to explore in a shiny new layout designed not only to be easier to search but also optimised for mobile use, so you can learn on the go!

Take a look at the video to see what it’ll look like. We can’t wait for you to explore the new space soon!

02/06/2026

Pelvic health. Menopause. Group exercise.

Topics that affect countless instructors and participants… but still aren’t talked about enough.

Join Christien Bird from Menopause Movement, in partnership with EMD UK, for a practical, evidence-based webinar exploring the realities of pelvic health in the group exercise space. From pressure management and coaching cues to adapting movements safely, this session goes far beyond “just do your kegels”.

Whether you’re supporting members through menopause or navigating symptoms yourself, this webinar will give you practical insights to help women keep moving with confidence.

📅 24 June 2026
⏰ 1 - 2pm - Online

📝 Secure your place: https://emduk.org/events/navigating-pelvic-health-and-menopause-webinar/

01/06/2026

We’re proud to celebrate 70 years of our founder partner, the Keep Fit Association, a community that has inspired generations to move, connect and thrive through group exercise. 💙

From pioneering movement and dance-based fitness to building lifelong friendships, the KFA continues to show the power of community-led activity and its impact on physical, mental and social wellbeing.

Congratulations to everyone who has been part of this incredible journey. 🎉

Read more:

Our founder partner, the Keep Fit Association, is celebrating 70 years of movement, community and Laban Dance fitness at their National Festival on 6 June 2026.

28/05/2026

Already part of the EMD community?

If you're thinking about upgrading your membership, here’s what stepping up to Pro looks like.
More support, more protection and more development.

Take a closer look: https://emduk.org/memberships/