EMD UK, the national governing body for group exercise, has announced the appointment of Dan Rees as CEO, who will take up the role on 1 September.

The national governing body for group exercise in the UK – EMD UK (Exercise, Movement and Dance) – is calling for government support, as new research show the positive impact of the activity.

Group exercise is the engine room of the sector, relying on its talent to deliver. Abi Harris asks industry experts how we can engage the next generation of instructors

The MD of Active IQ talks about the challenges created by the skills gap and how the industry must tackle it

The Shredquarters has announced the launch of a new boutique franchise brand called Fuse, with the first location in Beaconsfield UK.

More than 200 organisations and athletes in the UK have signed an open letter to party leaders to commit to making the nation the most active in Europe after next month’s General Election.

From in-app communications to AI-created workout plans, health club management software providers discuss their latest innovations

Sport England research reveals how men enjoy physical activity more than women

With the pandemic creating staffing challenges, we ask our experts how they’re responding

The government’s energy relief for swimming pools, leisure centres and gyms is set to end on 31 March leaving thousands set for closure or service cuts.

With between 85 and 100 per cent of employers reporting staff shortages, is the UK fitness sector heading into a workforce employment crisis and what can be done about it? HCM reports

Marcus Kingwell on music licencing policy and John Harling on SLT’s COVID programme

A new job retention scheme, backed by National Lottery funding, has been launched to support fitness and sports professionals in England.

CIMSPA has issued a new policy to help ensure fitness and physical activity training is delivered safely online.

The Retention Convention saw experts sharing exciting examples of best practice around customer relationship building

The fitness sector is mounting a challenge to overturn the government's decision to ban group exercise in tier 3 areas in England, calling the ruling "baffling" and one which "defies belief".

CIMSPA, has opened a consultation on the safe delivery of sport and physical activity online, to engage the industry in fine-tuning its new policy and supporting guidance in this area.

Marcus Kingwell from EMD UK reports on Sweating Your Assets: The Value of Group Exercise. Together, UK local authorities, operators, the workforce and the industry can promote group exercise to bring about a healthier nation

EMD UK, the national governing body for group exercise, has appointed Marcus Kingwell, the current managing director of AoC Sport, as its CEO.

A new directory of group fitness classes – claimed to be the largest of its kind – aims to make it easier for people to find suitable exercise sessions.

Group exercise is being presented as a solution to two of society's growing problems – inactivity and loneliness.

The founder of Kelta Fit explains his fitness concept, which is based around Scottish ceilidh dancing, harnessing the social power of the traditional dance

EMD UK, the national governing body for group exercise, has been working with Active IQ to improve industry qualifications.

EMD UK chief executive Ross Perriam has announced he will step down from his role in June 2019 – igniting a search for his replacement.

We take a closer look at the current group exercise landscape, uncovering what’s likely to trend in the year ahead

More appreciation – and pay – for instructors

EMD UK, the national governing body for group exercise, has appointed fitness industry veteran Nigel Wallace as its new chair.

EMD UK will launch its Class Finder database – described as ‘an Expedia-style group exercise platform' – to consumers in the new year.

The number of people doing group exercise increased by 3.76 million during 2017, according to research by Exercise Move Dance UK (EMD UK), the national governing body for group exercise.

We ask industry leaders what can be done to attract more men to group exercise