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All the benefits of an EMD UK membership plus tailored full coverage insurance
Professional membership, support and specialist fitness instructor insurance, all in one package.
EMD UK Pro Enhanced Membership combines the benefits of EMD UK membership with comprehensive insurance cover designed for fitness and group exercise professionals.
Whether you teach group exercise, Pilates, yoga, personal training or specialist fitness sessions, Pro Enhanced Membership provides insurance tailored to your qualifications alongside professional support, resources, training opportunities and exclusive member benefits.
With four membership options available, we’ll help you find the right level of membership and insurance for your qualifications and the activities you teach.
Pro Enhanced Membership is available to UK residents. Insurance includes worldwide cover, subject to the policy terms and conditions.
As a group exercise instructor, we know that complete professional insurance cover is important for you, whether you’re teaching from your own studio, community spaces, outdoors or even at a gym or leisure centre.
Pro Enhanced Membership gives you extensive insurance coverage alongside benefits designed to support your development, wellbeing and career as a fitness professional. Depending on your membership type and eligibility, benefits include:
*Professional recognition is subject to meeting the relevant eligibility criteria and is not included with Pro Enhanced Associate or Student Membership.
There are four Pro Enhanced Membership options based on your qualifications, experience and the disciplines you teach.
Best for qualified group exercise, Pilates and yoga instructors.
Pro Enhanced Group Exercise Membership is designed for instructors with a Level 2 Ofqual-accredited fitness qualification, such as Exercise to Music, group training, fitness instructing or a bridge qualification.
It can also be suitable for instructors with qualifications such as Level 3 Mat Pilates, Level 3 yoga or a 200-hour yoga qualification, or equivalent.
You’ll receive Pro Enhanced insurance cover alongside EMD UK membership benefits and professional recognition, subject to meeting the eligibility criteria.
Best for personal trainers and instructors with specialist fitness qualifications.
This option is designed for fitness professionals with a Level 3 Ofqual-accredited Personal Trainer qualification or equivalent, as well as those holding Level 3 or Level 4 specialist qualifications.
This can include areas such as cardiac rehabilitation, sports massage, pre and post-natal fitness, and fitness for older adults. It can also be suitable for instructors with Level 3 or Level 4 group exercise tutor or assessor qualifications.
Your membership can also provide cover for other group exercise disciplines that you’re appropriately qualified to teach.
Best for trained dance teachers, instructors with brand-specific training and those working towards a formal fitness qualification.
Pro Enhanced Associate Membership may be suitable if you’re a trained dance teacher or have completed branded instructor training but don’t currently hold another formal fitness qualification.
It may also be appropriate if you’re currently working towards a Level 2 or Level 3 qualification.
You’ll still receive the core insurance protection and Pro membership benefits, but professional recognition from EMD UK is not included within Associate Membership.
Best for instructors at the beginning of their training journey.
Pro Enhanced Student Membership is designed for those working towards qualifications such as Level 2 Exercise to Music, Level 3 Pilates or an eligible yoga qualification and who do not already hold other fitness qualifications requiring cover.
It provides insurance cover for practice teaching while you’re training to become an instructor.
Once you’ve qualified, you’ll need to move to the appropriate Pro Enhanced Membership for fully qualified instructors.
Our quick online form takes around one minute to complete and will help identify the Pro Enhanced Membership package best suited to you and your qualifications.
EMD UK Pro Enhanced Membership can provide you with many benefits, including worldwide insurance coverage for instructors teaching across many areas of the group exercise and fitness industry.
Depending on your qualifications, this can include:
| Circuit Training | Bootcamp | Mat Pilates |
| Reformer (both Fitness and Pilates) | Yoga | Aerobics / Step Aerobics |
| Body Conditioning | Indoor Cycling | Dance-based Classes |
| High Intensity Training | Aqua | Weights-based Classes |
There are some activities that EMD UK is currently unable to cover within Pro Enhanced Membership. Please refer to the Terms and Conditions for the full list of activities that cannot currently be insured.
Not sure whether your classes are covered? Find out which Pro Enhanced Membership is right for you or speak to the EMD UK Membership Team.
EMD UK Pro Enhanced membership isn't just an insurance package. It's designed to support you throughout your career as a fitness professional.
Alongside your insurance cover, membership gives you access to resources, training opportunities, exclusive discounts and professional support through EMD UK.
Eligible members can also receive professional recognition, helping demonstrate their professional standards and expertise to participants, employers and organisations. You’ll also have access to support covering areas such as legal assistance, tax advice, health and safety and wellbeing, giving you additional support when you need it.
"As a group exercise instructor, EMD UK is always the first place I go to for my insurance."
Whether you’re an experienced fitness professional, expanding into new disciplines or starting your instructor journey, there’s a Pro Enhanced Membership option designed around your qualifications and the way you teach.
Get professional membership, specialist fitness instructor insurance and access to resources and support from EMD UK in one package.
Find out which option is right for you in around one minute.
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