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Discover the real challenges your workforce is facing and how to retain your best talent
At the beginning of 2026, we reached out to our industry network and asked operators what you wanted to know about your instructors.
Working with our network and beyond, we surveyed 1,104 group exercise instructors – both EMD UK members and non-members – to understand where they work, the key challenges they face, the support they need, and their experiences within the group exercise industry.
“EMD UK is committed to the group exercise workforce and one of our main goals is recruiting and retaining instructors within the workforce to support both Sport England fitness and health goals, and our own dedication to achieving our vision of healthier communities through group exercise.
However, we can’t achieve this if our workforce isn’t happy and isn’t committed to staying within the community.
From understanding where instructors work, what they teach and how many participants they engage with, to exploring their key goals within the industry and the challenges they face while teaching, this report provides the insight that operators and organisations need to better understand their workforces, increase retention within their staff, and understand opportunities for growth.“
Dan Rees, CEO, EMD UK
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