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# EMD UK: The National Governing Body for Group Exercise

## Sitemaps
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## Posts
- [EMD UK strengthens its focus on health, GP referrals and long-term conditions ](https://emduk.org/emd-uk-strengthens-its-focus-on-health-gp-referrals-and-long-term-conditions/)
- [Places Leisure partners with EMD UK to provide professional recognition to all group exercise instructors](https://emduk.org/places-leisure-partners-with-emd-uk-to-provide-professional-recognition-to-all-group-exercise-instructors/)
- [EMD UK strengthens Board with new Non-Executive Directors ahead of next strategic phase](https://emduk.org/emd-uk-new-non-executive-directors/)
- [Everything you need to know about Making Tax Digital](https://emduk.org/everything-you-need-to-know-about-making-tax-digital/)
- [Smart money moves: payment solutions for fitness instructors](https://emduk.org/smart-money-moves-payment-solutions-for-fitness-instructors/)
- [EMD UK and Choreographytogo announce partnership to support instructor education ](https://emduk.org/emd-uk-and-choreography2go-announce-partnership-to-support-instructor-education/)
- [Elevate 2026: A look back at two days of big conversations, bold ideas and a lot of movement](https://emduk.org/elevate-2026/)
- [Which EMD UK Pro membership is right for me? ](https://emduk.org/which-emd-uk-pro-membership-is-right-for-me/): TypeQualifications NeededBenefitsCostGroup ExerciseMinimum Level 2 CIMSPA accredited fitness qualification (Exercise to Music, group training, fitness instructing, bridge qualification)   and/or   Level 3 Mat Pilates, Level 3 yoga (or 200hours) etc or equivalent All Pro Enhanced benefits included £51 per yearPT & SpecialistCIMSPA accredited (or equivalent) Level 3 Personal trainer   and/or   Level 3 and/or 4 Specialist (i.e., cardiac rehab, sports massage, pre/post-natal, fitness for older adults etc).   This will also cover any other group exercise that you are qualified to teach.All Pro Enhanced benefits included £66 per yearAssociateFor those who are qualified dance teachers or those who have completed the brand certification training (i.e., Zumba, Fitsteps, FABS Move it or Lose it etc) but don’t hold any other formal fitness qualification  and/or   Working towards a Level 2 or 3 qualification.No professional recognition  All other benefits included £71 per yearStudentFor instructors just starting out on their instructor journey to become a Level 2 Exercise to Music instructor and/or Level 3 Pilates and/or yoga instructor but do not hold any other fitness qualifications that need cover for.   Provides cover to practice teaching whilst training to become an instructor.   Once qualified you will need to purchase one of our Pro enhanced memberships for instructors who are fully qualified.No professional recognition  All other benefits included £55 per year
- [When movement spaces don’t feel made for your body](https://emduk.org/when-movement-spaces-dont-feel-made-for-your-body/)
- [Keep Fit Association Celebrates 70 Years](https://emduk.org/keep-fit-association-celebrates-70-years/)
- [Group exercise retains its spot as the most popular form of fitness activity in England](https://emduk.org/group-exercise-retains-its-spot-as-the-most-popular-form-of-fitness-activity-in-england/)
- [A guide to your new EMD UK membership platform](https://emduk.org/a-guide-to-your-new-emd-uk-membership-platform/)
- [Scaling Prevention: How Group Exercise Can Deliver Health Outcomes at Population Level](https://emduk.org/scaling-prevention-how-group-exercise-can-deliver-health-outcomes-at-population-level/)
- [Cancer, complex health and the healing power of movement](https://emduk.org/cancer-complex-health-and-the-healing-power-of-movement/)
- [Finding your niche: The Rise of the HYROX Performance Coach](https://emduk.org/finding-your-niche-the-rise-of-the-hyrox-performance-coach/)
- [Why group exercise is central to the UK’s health, wellbeing and economic future](https://emduk.org/why-group-exercise-is-central-to-the-uks-health-wellbeing-and-economic-future/)
- [Case Study: ‘Let’s Get Active’ to Combat Isolation and Loneliness](https://emduk.org/case-study-lets-get-active-to-combat-isolation-and-loneliness/)
- [Case Study: Harnessing the Power of Group Exercise to Support Prisoners](https://emduk.org/case-study-harnessing-the-power-of-group-exercise-to-support-prisoners/)
- [Case Study: Pam Routly – Using MELT to Recover from and Return to Equestrian Activities](https://emduk.org/case-study-pam-routly-using-melt-to-recover-from-and-return-to-equestrian-activities/)
- [Case Study: Hafsa Begum – Keeping Active Post Pregnancy](https://emduk.org/case-study-hafsa-begum-keeping-active-post-pregnancy/)
- [Case Study: Supporting Women with Trauma](https://emduk.org/case-study-supporting-women-with-trauma/)
- [Case Study: Rachel Frances Thomson (iMoveFreely) Turning a Passion into a Career](https://emduk.org/case-study-rachel-frances-thomson-imovefreely-turning-a-passion-into-a-career/)
- [Case Study: Mary Helping Maureen to Find Peace Through Yoga](https://emduk.org/case-study-mary-helping-maureen-to-find-peace-through-yoga/)
- [Case Study: It’s the MELT Method for Meg!](https://emduk.org/case-study-its-the-melt-method-for-meg/)
- [Case Study: Sam James (InclusFit)](https://emduk.org/case-study-sam-james-inclusfit/)
- [Case Study: Frankie Leibe’s Stay Active Class](https://emduk.org/case-study-frankie-leibes-stay-active-class/)
- [Update to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) for Self-Employed and Personal Workers](https://emduk.org/update-to-the-disclosure-and-barring-service-dbs-for-self-employed-and-personal-workers/)
- [What CPD recognition with EMD UK looks like in practice](https://emduk.org/what-cpd-recognition-with-emd-uk-looks-like-in-practice/)
- [The studio revolution: Creating a space where every “body” belongs](https://emduk.org/the-studio-revolution-creating-a-space-where-every-body-belongs/)
- [Starting out as an instructor? Here’s what to know about qualifications](https://emduk.org/starting-out-as-an-instructor-heres-what-to-know-about-qualification/)
- [EMD UK reflects on the first nine months as a Disability Confident employer](https://emduk.org/emd-uk-reflects-on-the-first-nine-months-as-a-disability-confident-employer/)
- [Kick start 2026 with confidence and clarity](https://emduk.org/kick-start-2026-with-confidence-and-clarity/)
- [Why Men Need Group Exercise More Than Ever](https://emduk.org/why-men-need-group-exercise-more-than-ever/)
- [Understanding adult safeguarding scenarios in Group Exercise](https://emduk.org/understanding-adult-safeguarding-scenarios-in-group-exercise/)
- [The changing landscape of sport and fitness insurance](https://emduk.org/the-changing-landscape-of-sport-and-fitness-insurance/)
- [CPD vs Qualifications: What Group Exercise Instructors Need to Know](https://emduk.org/cpd-vs-qualifications-what-group-exercise-instructors-need-to-know/)
- [A guide to supporting older adults in group exercise classes](https://emduk.org/a-guide-to-supporting-older-adults-in-group-exercise-classes/)
- [Now is the Time: Breaking Barriers in Group Exercise with Sam James](https://emduk.org/now-is-the-time-breaking-barriers-in-group-exercise-with-sam-james/)
- [We Like the Way You Move: Why This Girl Can Still Inspires Me](https://emduk.org/we-like-the-way-you-move-why-this-girl-can-still-inspires-me/)
- [How can you theme your year to thrive all year? (Part 2)](https://emduk.org/how-can-you-theme-your-year-to-thrive-all-year-part-2/)
- [How can you theme your year to thrive all year? (Part 1)](https://emduk.org/how-can-you-theme-your-year-to-thrive-all-year-part-1/)
- [5 ways to advance your career in Group Exercise](https://emduk.org/5-ways-to-advance-your-career-in-group-exercise/)
- [Group Reformer Pilates Poses Risks – Can We Keep Classes Safe?](https://emduk.org/group-reformer-pilates-poses-risks-can-we-keep-classes-safe/)
- [Spinning® and Hip Osteoarthritis: 5 Instructor Tips Backed by the Latest Research](https://emduk.org/spinning-and-hip-osteoarthritis-5-instructor-tips-backed-by-the-latest-research/)
- [How group exercise can boost young people’s mental health](https://emduk.org/how-group-exercise-can-boost-young-peoples-mental-health/)
- [Dan Rees appointed CEO of EMD UK, the national governing body for group exercise](https://emduk.org/dan-rees-appointed-ceo-emduk/)
- [Movement is wellbeing: a fresh perspective on engaging women in exercise](https://emduk.org/movement-is-wellbeing-a-fresh-perspective-on-engaging-women-in-exercise/)
- [Update to the Workforce Governance, Registration and Coaching Roadmap](https://emduk.org/update-workforce-governance-registration-coaching-roadmap/)
- [Understanding Yoga Scope of Practice](https://emduk.org/understanding-yoga-scope-of-practice/)
- [The only way to gain professional recognition in group exercise](https://emduk.org/professional-recognition-by-ngb/)

## Pages
- [Breaking Barriers Through Movement](https://emduk.org/breaking-barriers-through-movement/)
- [Sector Guidance](https://emduk.org/sector-guidance/)
- [Pro Enhanced Exit Survey](https://emduk.org/pro-enhanced-exit-survey/)
- [Pro Exit Survey](https://emduk.org/pro-exit-survey/)
- [EMD UK Instructor Survey](https://emduk.org/news-insights/research-insight/emd-uk-instructor-survey/)
- [Disclosure and Barring Service Support](https://emduk.org/develop-your-career/safeguarding-overview/disclosure-and-barring-service-support/)
- [Marketing Pack Enquiry](https://emduk.org/partners/marketing-pack-enquiry/)
- [Consultations](https://emduk.org/group-exercise-scopes-of-practice/consultations/)
- [Become a Not For Profit Partner](https://emduk.org/partners/become-a-not-for-profit-partner/)
- [Become an Education Partner](https://emduk.org/partners/become-an-education-partner/)
- [Sector Advisory Panels](https://emduk.org/about-emd-uk/sector-advisory-panels/)
- [You are not compliant](https://emduk.org/you-are-not-compliant/)
- [You are compliant](https://emduk.org/you-are-compliant/)
- [Studio Health Check](https://emduk.org/studio-health-check/)
- [Funded CPD Terms and Conditions](https://emduk.org/funded-cpd-terms-and-conditions/)
- [Supporting Group Exercise](https://emduk.org/about-emd-uk/supporting-group-exercise/)
- [About us](https://emduk.org/about-us/)
- [Safeguarding Overview](https://emduk.org/develop-your-career/safeguarding-overview/)
- [Our Impact – Social Value Report](https://emduk.org/our-impact-social-value-report/)
- [KFA Teacher Training](https://emduk.org/kfa-teacher-training/)
- [Instructor Professional Recognition](https://emduk.org/instructor-professional-recognition/)
- [Membership Terms and Conditions](https://emduk.org/membership-terms-and-conditions/)
- [Reach Up](https://emduk.org/reach-up/)
- [Meet our CPD Partners](https://emduk.org/recognised-cpd-partners/)
- [Research and Insight](https://emduk.org/research-and-insight/)
- [Safeguarding Adults](https://emduk.org/safeguarding-adults/)
- [Positions of Trust Update](https://emduk.org/positions-of-trust-update/)
- [Safeguarding Children](https://emduk.org/safeguarding-children/)
- [Safeguarding Information for Parents and Guardians](https://emduk.org/safeguarding-information-for-parents-and-guardians/)
- [Safeguarding Training](https://emduk.org/safeguarding-training/)
- [Group Exercise Scopes of Practice](https://emduk.org/group-exercise-scopes-of-practice/)
- [Sport England Partnership](https://emduk.org/partners/sport-england-partnership/)
- [Young Persons Portal](https://emduk.org/young-persons-portal/)
- [Podcasts](https://emduk.org/podcast-beyond-the-studio/)
- [Governance](https://emduk.org/governance/)
- [Funded CPD for group exercise instructors](https://emduk.org/funded-cpd-for-group-exercise-instructors/)
- [FAQs](https://emduk.org/faqs/)
- [Supplier Partner Membership](https://emduk.org/partners/supplier-partner-membership/)
- [Contact Us](https://emduk.org/contact-us/)
- [Careers](https://emduk.org/about-emd-uk/careers/)
- [Meet the Team](https://emduk.org/about-emd-uk/meet-the-team/)
- [Meet our Partners](https://emduk.org/partners/meet-our-partners/)
- [Renew your membership](https://emduk.org/memberships/renew-your-membership/)
- [EMD Community Hub](https://emduk.org/about-emd-uk/emd-community-hub/)
- [About EMD UK](https://emduk.org/about-emd-uk/)
- [Operators & Organisations](https://emduk.org/organisations-operators/)
- [Discounts](https://emduk.org/memberships/discounts/)
- [News & Insights](https://emduk.org/news-insights/)
- [Upcoming Events and Webinars](https://emduk.org/develop-your-career/upcoming-events-and-webinars/)
- [Develop your Career](https://emduk.org/develop-your-career/)

## Events
- [ The Community Blueprint: Building a Women’s Health Infrastructure through Trust and Movement](https://emduk.org/events/the-community-blueprint-webinar/): Traditional health systems often stop at the clinic door. For many women in ethnic minority communities, true health begins in the community hall, the local centre, and the dance studio. Join Shamime Jan, founder of BollyFit Active, for a session for instructors who want to understand the science of community trust.
- [The Instructor Networking Lounge](https://emduk.org/events/the-instructor-networking-lounge/): EMD UK is opening a virtual "staff room" for instructors across the country. The Instructor Networking Lounge is a relaxed, 55-minute networking session designed to help you step out of your silo and into a community.
- [Elevate 2026](https://emduk.org/events/emd-uk-at-elevate/): Join us at Elevate 2026 for two days of networking and panel discussions with leading group exercise professionals from across the UK.
- [The Invisible Load: Navigating Pelvic Health and Menopause in the Group Exercise Studio](https://emduk.org/events/navigating-pelvic-health-and-menopause-webinar/): Join Christien from Menopause Movement, in partnership with EMD UK, for a practical, evidence-based look at pelvic health in group fitness.

## Categories
- [Business Support](https://emduk.org/category/business-support/)
- [Case Studies](https://emduk.org/category/case-study/)
- [Class Content](https://emduk.org/category/class-content/)
- [Company Updates](https://emduk.org/category/company-updates/)
- [Events & Highlights](https://emduk.org/category/events-highlights/)
- [Health Conditions](https://emduk.org/category/health-conditions/)
- [Impact](https://emduk.org/category/impact/)
- [Industry News](https://emduk.org/category/industry-news/)
- [Life Stages](https://emduk.org/category/life-stages/)
- [Mental Health & Wellness](https://emduk.org/category/mental-health-wellness/)
- [Safeguarding](https://emduk.org/category/safeguarding/)
- [Training & Development](https://emduk.org/category/development/)