EMD UK, the national governing body for group exercise, is proud to present a groundbreaking social value assessment. This report reveals a remarkable £5.3 billion in social value generated across the UK through group exercise during the latest assessment period. 

This report showcases the profound benefits of group exercise on society. Commissioned by EMD UK to quantify the impact of the work or group exercise instructors, it demonstrates the significant social and economic contributions of the group exercise instructor network.

This £5.3 billion figure reflects: 

• Improved health and wellbeing 
• Stronger and better-connected communities: 
• Economic growth 

Executive Summary Snippet:

“By engaging over 10.6 million adults in group exercise, EMD UK is supporting group exercise instructors to deliver substantial health benefits and contributing to a £511 million reduction in NHS costs. This report’s findings, totalling £5.3 billion in social value, underscore our commitment to a healthier nation.”

• Over 10.6 million adults (around a quarter of the adult population of England) use group exercise as part of their blend of activities.
  
• More adults use group exercise than cycling, swimming or football to get active
  
• Over 4 million people with characteristics of inequality indicating lower levels of activity engage in group exercise – meaning this form of activity is highly accessible and contributes significantly to tackling inequalities in participation in physical activity.
  
• This activity produces a social value of over £5.3 billion to society per year.
• 1.6 million GP appointments saved every year
• 26,161 cases of Type II diabetes prevented
• 58,991 cases of clinical depression prevented
• £511 million in NHS cost savings

You can download the full report here.