Why choose us?
British Military Fitness is the most effective way of getting fitter, stronger, faster and having fun while you do so.
What are the benefits of British Military Fitness classes?
You’re outdoors
Outdoor exercise is proven to be better for you than the boring treadmill of the gym. A recent scientific survey* found that compared with exercising indoors, exercising in an outdoor natural environment was associated with:
- Greater feelings of revitalisation and wellbeing.
- Increased energy and positive engagement.
- Decreased tension, confusion, anger and depression.
- Improved enjoyment and satisfaction.
- An increased likelihood of repeating the activity on a regular basis.
You’re in a group
British Military Fitness is all about getting fit together. While joining a group can seem daunting to some, from the moment that your instructor greets you at your free trial class, you’ll be made to feel part of the group and in a matter of minutes you’ll be drawing strength and having fun with your class mates as you crawl under, jump over, and run around them. We’re also a pretty friendly bunch, so you’ll get plenty of opportunities to get to know your fellow classmates after class. British Military Fitness offers a highly sociable way to health and fitness.
- Not ‘going it alone’ can really help when it comes to staying motivated to achieve your fitness goals.
- You'll find yourself looking forward to seeing your instructor and the other people in your classes
- Working out with a group helps keep you accountable, both to yourself and other members in the group – you won’t want to let them down.
- The group dynamic will have you truly trying your best, which means you'll get more out of the experience, and get fitter faster.
- You’ll celebrate your success with your instructor and class mates.
- Not forgetting our legendary social and fitness events and activities that happen after class!
You're instructor-led
British Military Fitness Instructors don’t just stand in front of the class and demonstrate exercises that the class then repeats. Our instructors lead, explain, guide, and motivate you through each session. According to the needs of the group they will accelerate and decelerate the pace of the class, introduce exercise variations, and ensure that everyone pairs up or gets in the right group for team games and challenges. Using the landscape around them, they’ll take their classes around the ups and downs, ins and outs of the park and get the most out of the natural environment.
It's military-style fitness
British Military Fitness has developed a ‘civilian friendly’ version of physical exercise (‘phys’) used to improve and maintain the fitness levels of the British Army, Navy and RAF, - some of the fittest individuals on the planet. As the military need to conduct ‘phys’ wherever they may find themselves, it has evolved highly effective group fitness training programmes. Very little equipment is required other than body weight (either your own or that of a partner) to perform a wide range of individual, partner and team speed, strength, agility and stamina exercises – all tried and tested by the military.
Why are British Military Fitness classes so effective?
- Variety - every session is different to the last. Working to the same high standards, every instructor has their own unique way of delivering a highly effective outdoor workout. Your mind and body will never be bored – in fact you’ll be consistently mentally stimulated and physically challenged.
- Challenge – British Military Fitness is a whole body workout which through team and individual exercises, circuits and games is designed to improve speed, agility, strength and stamina. Every aspect of the class is a challenge, but as you move so fast from one exercise to another, you won’t find your motivation dulled by repetition. You’ll be doing something new with someone new every time, building a sense of camaraderie within the group.
- Quality – all our instructors are highly trained, experienced, and up to date with the latest fitness techniques and developments. Can’t promise that their sense of humour is up to quite the same standard, but they try their best!
- Teamwork – you’ll experience an enjoyable, effective workout through team games, paired exercises, and group activities.
- Tailored – with an average ratio of 15 members per instructor, British Military Fitness delivers an intimate group fitness experience. The small number of members to instructors means that you’ll never run the risk of doing an exercise wrong, nor will you be able to skip any parts of the class! Not only that, the instructor can tailor the class to suit the ability and fitness levels of that group on that day. They make sure that everyone is suitably challenged and no-one gets left behind.
Suitable for everyone
At British Military Fitness we understand that our classes are only effective and fun if you’re exercising at the optimum level for you. This is why we divide all class participants into three main ability groups - blue for beginners, red for intermediates and green for advanced participants. At our larger venues we sub-divide the groups further still, so that everyone gets the most appropriate workout for their fitness level. The numbers on your bibs also help the instructor to personally encourage and congratulate you on your effort, and ensure that you’re doing every exercise correctly.
Blue
For people that currently do little or no exercise or are returning to fitness training after a break (i.e. following injury, illness or post natal) We work to the ability of the group.
Red
For those who have worked their way up from a Blue bib or those joining us who have a reasonable standard of fitness already. Intermediate classes are either a great way to challenge your speed, strength, agility and stamina and take your fitness to the next level.
Green
Not for the faint hearted. This is where we challenge the fittest participants to their max. Separate advanced classes are run at most of our venues. The classes are highly rated by our seasoned members, who are now fit enough to be pushed to their limit and beyond.
Whichever group you join at a British Military Fitness class – you’ll be guaranteed an effective workout with people with a similar level of fitness. Every week, you’ll work hard, have fun and make tangible progress that you’ll be able to see and feel.
*J. Thompson Coon, K. Boddy, K. Stein, R. Whear, J. Barton, M. H. Depledge. Does Participating in Physical Activity in Outdoor Natural Environments Have a Greater Effect on Physical and Mental Wellbeing than Physical Activity Indoors? A Systematic Review. Environmental Science & Technology, 2011;
