

EMD UK
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@EMDForLife
We're the national governing body for group exercise. We support the careers of instructors and work with organisations to increase group exercise participation





We all love a good party and want our kids to have the best time! So what should we look for when planning the big day? Check out our essential 10 here popdance.co.uk/10-things-to-l… popdance.co.uk/parties/ to see how we can help! #danceparty #kidsdanceparty #birthdayparty



📢 This Wednesday marks the final session of our weekly fitness programme, free to access for females in @TowerHamletsNow at @PoplarHARCA Bow Community Hub. Thank you @Sport_England and @EMDForLife for supporting us on this project. 🔗 bit.ly/3ELZq3S

📋 News 📋 We're thrilled to announce the appointment of Ben Wilson to the role of Executive Director, Digital, Communications and Marketing. He brings extensive experience, having held senior roles across a range of high-profile organisations and will start his role in May.

Good morning everyone 🌅 Today we celebrate #socialprescribingday, we celebrate #linkworkers who work tirelessly to get to the root of what truly matters to individuals. We celebrate communities & health that starts at home 🏡. How are you celebrating today? @NASPTweets

Lots of REDers tell us they’d like to try group exercise classes, but are a bit unsure about how they work. So we spoke to instructor Carrie from @EMDForLife, about her top tips for trying a new class for the first time…

Great article - thanks to @EMDForLife for busting the myths about seated exercise. For many people this means they can workout for a full hour & enjoy the group atmosphere without worrying about their balance or stamina. #copd #ms #Parkinsons #stroke @movingmedicine


“All of us lucky enough to grow #old—a privilege denied to many Black, Brown and disabled people—will #age into impairment of some kind. As people in ageland are well aware, we age well not by avoiding chronic illness and disability but by adapting to them”

“Even a small increase in daily steps can make a big difference” “Just 75 minutes [a week] appeared to substantially reduce the risks of early death, #cardiovascular #disease and certain #cancers” #research shows Via @thetimes #health #move #livelongerbetter #howtoagejoyfully

New research has found consistent evidence that depression was linked to lower moderate to vigorous physical activity participation and lower physical function in midlife @TheISEH iseh.co.uk/news/latest-ne…

Are you a community or group that wants to run activities during the Mayor’s Community Weekend, Friday 23 June-Sunday 25 June 2023? You can apply for funding grants of up to £1,500. Find out more and apply now➡️ orlo.uk/dluWd Deadline to apply 12noon, tomorrow 1 March

Starrrrt dancing!! 💃All 3 of our programmes in a FREE fun filled class!🥳Mon 27th Feb @ 11.30am - 12.30pm at @South_Mill_Arts, followed by refreshments. 💗Suitable for all ages and abilities 💜 No booking or entry fee - just turn up! @EMDForLife @Sport_England @LottoGoodCauses

So excited for this event!! Come and join us! It's FREE! 💜💗