List of activities within scope of EMD UK
Acroyoga is a physical practice which combines yoga and acrobatics. Acroyoga includes many types of partner and group acrobatics in which at least someone is lifted. As such it also draws on traditions of circus arts, cheer-leading, and dance acro.
Aerial discipline is a collections of aerial activities which include the use of vertical rope, silks tissu, straps, static trapeze and hoop.
Aerobics is a form of physical exercise that combines rhythmic aerobic exercise with stretching and strength training routines with the goal of improving all elements of fitness (flexibility, muscular strength, and cardiovascular fitness).
Great music and a variety of dance moves, all in the water for a low-impact workout.
Aquafit is shallow and deep water aerobics.
This is a water-based interval class that combines periods of intense exercise and varying amounts of rest.
Aquajogging involves wearing a flotation device around your middle and then moving your arms and legs in a running motion in the deep end of the pool
Zumba crossed with traditional aqua fitness disciplines creating a challenging, body-toning water-based workout.
Ashtanga is an advanced form of yoga that focuses on building strength and flexibility through flow sequenced postures.
Ballet is a classical dance form characterized by grace and precision of movement and by elaborate formal gestures, steps, and poses.
Ballroom dancing is a couples dance where couples move to the music using step-patterns and rhythms that match the character of a given song.
Incorporates pilates and yoga with the positions, moves and techniques of Ballet.
Belly dancing is originally a solo, improvised dance involving torso articulation.
BODYCOMBAT™ is a high-energy martial arts-inspired workout that is totally non-contact.
Body Jam is a choreographed dance workout
BODYATTACK™ is the sports-inspired cardio workout for building strength and stamina.
BODY BALANCE™ is a combination workout of Yoga, Tai Chi and Pilates.
BODYPUMP™ is using light to moderate weights with lots of repetition to provide a total body workout.
BODY STEP™ combines basic stepping with moves like burpees, push ups and weight plate exercises to work the upper body.
Bokwa participants draw letters and numbers with their feet while performing an energizing and addictive cardio workout routine.
Bolero refers to two distinct genres of slow-tempo Latin music and their associated dances.
Boogie Bounce is a 'fat burning' class on mini trampolines with stability handles.
Booiaka is a freestyle dance class meaning 'it's the way you move'
Boxercise is an effective form of cross training that incorporates a combination of boxing movements and aerobics. This makes a fun alternative and also improves rhythm, co-ordination as well as burning calories!
The Boxfit classes are an all-level circuit training class.
Breathwork is conscious, controlled breathing done especially for relaxation, meditation, or therapeutic purposes.
A postnatal fitness programme for mums with their babies in their buggies.
Capoeira is a Brazilian martial art that combines elements of dance, acrobatics and music.
Chair based exercise classes are designed to help improve strength and balance, from the comfort of a chair.
Competitive cheerleading involves squads of cheerleaders competing against each other by performing routines to music that include stunts, jumps and tumbles.
Dance is an art form that generally refers to movement of the body, usually rhythmic and to music, used as a form of expression, social interaction or presented in a spiritual or performance setting.
Natural movements include basic locomotion, such as walking, running, climbing or crawling, as well as manipulative movements such as lifting, carrying, throwing and catching. Many natural movements incorporate multiple elements of fitness. ... This fitness approach is an efficient way to work out.
FitSteps was designed by Natalie Lowe and Ian Waite of ‘Strictly Come Dancing’ and delivers a mixture of Ballroom and Latin.
Flamenco dance is a Spanish dance form characterised by hand clapping, percussive footwork, and intricate hand, arm and body movements.
FLexercise is used to deliver 'Bagot Stack' which is designed to improve posture and well-being through core stability and rhythmic exercise to music.
FloatFit essentially takes a classic bodyweight workout and plops it on an oversized float in the middle of a swimming pool. ... In theory, you jump onto the board, do a bunch of recognisable exercises like press-ups and squats, and the instability of balancing on water makes your core work harder.
Hatha Yoga stretches are referred to as 'postures' that are performed slowly and gently rather than energetically and is suitable for all levels.
A form of interval training, a cardiovascular exercise strategy alternating short periods of intense anaerobic exercise with less intense recovery periods, until too exhausted to continue.
Indoor Cycling can takes place on indoors on a stationary bike.
Insanity uses MAX Interval Training to force the body to work for longer periods of time at a higher capacity than traditional workouts.
Jazzercise classes combine dance-based cardio with strength training to music.
Kettlebell classes use a cast iron weight with a handle to perform exercises to core muscle groups to develops dynamic strength.
Kickboxing is a martial art that predominately involves kicking.
Latin dancing consists of five dances: the Rumba, Cha Cha, Samba, Paso Doble' and the Jive.
This class focuses on toning up legs, bums and tums.
A mix of cardio, resistance and core while playing with different training concepts to ensure everyone gets the best results from their workouts.
A class using a Swiss ball to work on core strengthening, including the abdominal muscles which help to improve your balance.
MetaPWR is a power circuit class using functional kit and exercises to work muscles and boost metabolism.
Pilates improves flexibility, builds strength and develops control and endurance in the body.
Pole dancing is a form of performance art and fitness, which combines dance and acrobatics centered on a vertical pole.
Power Pilates is all the control, precision and flow of a regular Pilates class but with a different intensity, designed to take your muscle to fatigue.
Qigong practices can be classified as martial, medical, or spiritual.
Strength training using resistance bands.
The full body workout taking interval training to a whole new level. A stress busting, therapy session for the body and mind. You punch, kick, smash sticks to classic and modern rock tunes!
RPM™ is an indoor cycling class, set to the rhythm of motivating music.
Latin American style of dance with Cuban origins.
A group exercise programme with multi-levels of jump rope skills and tricks structured into an aerobic workout.
Step involves performing aerobics on an elevated platform (the step).
Sweaty Mama classes are a safe, effective postnatal workout that you can do with your little one, together.
Tai chi combines deep breathing and relaxation with slow and gentle movements.
Tap dancing is a form of dance characterised by the sounds of tap shoes striking the floor as a form of percussion.
This Girl Can Classes is a new product designed and being rolled out by EMD UK. This Girl Can Classes is a product aligned with the existing brand This Girl Can. The difference is women wanting to find activities for women only could do that using a gender filter and those activities are plausibily aligned with This Girl Can, while This Girl Can Classes are a specific activity type and will have a standard experience for participants.
Wheelchair dance sport is a sport which involves athletes with a physical impairment that affects the lower limbs.
Yoga is an ancient form of exercise that focuses on strength, flexibility and breathing to boost physical and mental wellbeing.
Zumba Gold® is designed for active older adults who are looking for a modified Zumba® class that recreates the original moves but at a lower-intensity.
The Zumba® Gold-Toning program takes the basic Zumba Gold® dance-fitness party and adds in lightweight Zumba® Toning Sticks to enhance muscle strength, tone and endurance. ... The choreography and moves are based on combinations of rhythms such as merengue, salsa, cumbia, tango, belly dance, reggaeton and flamenco