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

Finlay Macdonald from Les Mills explores how to make the most of your finest group exercise instructors. Armed with enough influence to positively boost membership numbers, it’s vital to reward, train and value your best in class

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

The best class instructors are able to earn the best salaries the market offers, bringing enhanced value to their fitness organisations, but the level of pay is only one factor in attracting and retaining the best staff.

We must act now to bring fun fitness to every child

Group exercise continues to grow in popularity, making great instructors more important than ever before. But are we paying them enough?

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