"Group exercise retains its spot as the most popular form of fitness activity in England"
- Fran Flin
- May 31
- 2 min read
Great news for community fitness in amongst the budget and high end gyms - EMDUK, the national governing body for group exercise, states that group exercise is now the most popular form of fitness activity in England:
"7.2 million adults (classed as anyone over 16) confirmed that they had taken part in some form of fitness class in the last 28 days from when they were surveyed between November 2024 – November 2025. Overall, compared to the same period from 2023-2024, that’s an increase of 284,000 participants coming through our doors and into our studios, community centres or gyms."
Full article and stats can be read HERE
We already know the benefits of group exercise:
Common fitness goals and interests
Friendship and friendly companionship
Challenge and motivation within the group
Feel good factor throughout
Post exercise well being and satisfaction
....and this is without stating the benefits for your body!
Our fabulous team of fitness instructors are all doing their very best to bring you THEIR very best, both in person and online. As the song goes.. "Let Us. Enter-taiiin Youu...🎤🎶" (or something like that 😬) ... I'm sure you understand the sentiment!
Here's what's on this week 👇
Fran x
Schedule for the week commencing June 1st '26
🎥denotes Online classes
🏫denotes Group
MONDAY
🏫9.30am SWEAT. with Rosie - WP
🏫10.30am Zumba Gold with Kelly - WP
🏫11.30am Pilates with Emma - WP
🎥6.00pm Online Body / Barre Conditioning with Rosie
🏫6.15pm Box Fit with Fran - Tubbenden
🏫6.30pm Dance Fit with Jules - Tubbs Small Hall
🏫7.10pm Total Body with Fran - Tubbenden
🏫7.15pm Yoga with Jules - Tubbs Small Hall
TUESDAY
🏫9.30am Strength & Stretch with Tracey - WP
🏫10.30am Power Pilates with Tracey - WP
🏫6.15pm Body Conditioning with Fran - Tubbenden
🏫7.10pm Zumba with Kelly - Tubbenden
🏫7.10pm Power Pilates with Fran - Tubbs Small Hall
WEDNESDAY
🎥9.00am Online Body Conditioning with Fran
🏫9.30am Barre Conditioning with Rosie - WP
🏫10.30am Line Dancing with Emma - WP
🏫11.30am Pilates with Emma - WP
🏫6.15pm Strength & Stretch with Ciara - Tubbenden
🏫6.30pm Pilates with Jules - Tubbs Small Hall
🏫7.10pm Step Energy with Sara - Tubbenden
🏫7.30pm Slow Flow Yoga with Ef - Tubbs Small Hall
THURSDAY
🏫9.30am Barre Flow with Rosie - WP
🏫6.15pm SWEAT. with Charlotte - Tubbenden
🏫6.30pm Power Pilates with Rosie - Tubbs Small Hall
🏫7.10pm Zumba with Mandy covering - Tubbenden
FRIDAY
🎥9.00am Online Power:40 with Lauren
🏫9.00am Pump Express with Rosie - WP
🏫9.45am Body Conditioning with Emma - WP
🏫10.30am Total Body Lite with Emma - WP
SATURDAY
🎥8.30am Total Body Online with Emma
🎥9.20am Online Power Pilates with Emma
🏫9.30am Cross Training with Fran - Tubbenden
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