practising form is in weights-
based classes. The bars and
plates may be smaller, but the
raised confidence will allow
them to be curious about more
strength sessions. any form of exercise or sport
for at least three years prior
to starting classes. Group
exercise offers an accessible
pathway.
You could look at what sports
facilities are in your local area
and agree on both parties
signposting people to each More athletes are now turning
to the likes of HIIT, circuits and
Pilates to complement their
training programmes. This
isn’t limited to ‘athletic’ sports
either; in a Men’s Health article,
the 2017 World’s Strongest
Man, Eddie Hall, cited HIIT as
one method he used to shed
32kg, whilst maintaining his
muscle strength. Football and
rugby teams have also been
using HIIT to increase player
performance. Similarly, Pilates
is becoming an ever more
popular method to decrease
the risk of injury.
“
Group exercise
offers an
accessible
pathway. ”
other. If you have a velodrome
or cycling centre nearby and
you run indoor group cycling
classes, this could benefit both
organisations and community
participation levels.
Although it’s not an exact
science, it does provide more
opportunities for a healthier
nation through exercise. Over
a third of group exercise
participants were inactive
before starting classes and
55% of those had not done
Athletes as clients
Running bespoke athlete
‘clinics’ and touting the
benefits of group exercise
to their athletic performance
are a great way to get more
clients. It also gives you the
opportunity to showcase
what other services you have
to offer, such as one-to-one
personal training sessions.
Talk to local sports clubs to
see how you can work with
their coaches to increase team
fitness and offer classes that fit
around them.
Next steps
Speak to EMD UK about which CPD routes are
available to you to deliver group exercise classes.
Visit emduk.org/professional-development or
email [email protected] for more information.
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