Get Fit to Fight Initiative

Join virtual challenges and local meetups designed to keep our community active and connected.

What It Is

The Get Fit to Fight Initiative offers guided workouts, wellness resources, and friendly competitions. Our digital platform brings together veterans and service members for regular fitness sessions and supportive meetups.

Programme Calendar

The fitness team curates monthly challenge blocks that blend virtual training with in-person meetups so every member can stay mission ready. Here is the next quarter at a glance:

March Tactical Endurance Challenge

Hybrid interval sessions rebuilding stamina and ruck readiness with weekly accountability check-ins.

Dates: 4 March – 29 March 2024
Format: Live-stream strength circuits (Mon/Wed) + Saturday small-group ruck in partner cities.
Duration: 45-minute sessions, 4 weeks
Equipment: Ruck or weighted backpack, resistance bands, foam roller
Facilitator: Sgt. Maria Owens, Royal Marines PTI – specialises in endurance coaching for transitioning service members.
Partner Venue: Royal Marines Virtual Training Hub with Saturday meetups hosted at Salford Veterans' Athletic Track.

April Mind-Body Reset Bootcamp

Mobility-first training focused on injury prevention, breathwork, and sustainable recovery routines.

Dates: 8 April – 3 May 2024
Format: Virtual yoga and mobility flows (Tue/Thu) with Friday recovery clinics streamed from the studio.
Duration: 35-minute guided sessions, 4 weeks
Equipment: Yoga mat, light resistance loop, mobility ball
Facilitator: Coach James Ball, British Army physiotherapist – accredited in sports therapy and adaptive training.
Partner Venue: Birmingham Veterans' Performance Centre live-stream studio.

May Outdoor Obstacle Meet

An in-person team challenge covering functional obstacles, mental resilience drills, and peer mentoring.

Date: 18 May 2024
Format: Full-day outdoor rotation (08:30–16:00) with breakout skill stations and a closing peer debrief.
Equipment: Trainers with grip, hydration pack, optional gloves
Facilitator: Capt. Nia Grant, RAF Regiment officer – certified strength and conditioning coach leading military obstacle courses.
Partner Venue: National Rehabilitation Centre Obstacle Complex, Loughborough.

View the Events & Booking Hub

Calendar reviewed with the fitness team on the first weekday of each month to keep sessions current.

Session Formats & Partner Venues

Sessions rotate across three formats so that members can train wherever they are: live-stream coaching for remote participation, hybrid meetups coordinated with local gyms, and quarterly in-person intensives at specialist facilities. Partner venues include Salford Veterans' Athletic Track, Birmingham Veterans' Performance Centre, and the National Rehabilitation Centre Obstacle Complex.

Each location is vetted for accessibility, kit availability, and travel support. When virtual, workouts are recorded for on-demand playback, and when in person, we reserve recovery zones, hydration points, and peer support debrief spaces to keep the experience inclusive.

Meet the Facilitators

Sgt. Maria Owens

Royal Marines Physical Training Instructor who has coached operational units and recovering veterans for 12 years.

Focus areas: endurance conditioning, adaptive kit setups, and accountability coaching for service leavers.

Coach James Ball

British Army physiotherapist and sports therapist supporting regimental rehab programmes across the UK.

Focus areas: injury prevention, mobility protocols, and confidence-building for returning to parade readiness.

Capt. Nia Grant

RAF Regiment officer and accredited strength and conditioning coach specialising in obstacle course design.

Focus areas: teamwork under pressure, mental resilience drills, and inclusive course adaptations.

Why It Matters

Staying active aids the transition from military to civilian life. By promoting healthy routines and community support, this programme helps veterans maintain readiness and resilience beyond service.

Voices from the Programme

Participant feedback and measurable outcomes show how consistent, mission-focused training restores confidence and operational fitness for veterans and serving personnel alike.

Readiness Gains at a Glance

Beep Test: Average multi-stage fitness score increased from 8.2 to 10.9 after three challenge cycles.
Strength Assessment: Participants logged a 19% rise in max press-up count, verified during monthly accountability check-ins.
Community Reach: 72 veterans and reservists attended hybrid meetups in the last quarter, with 88% reporting improved morale.

Metrics compiled from anonymised session logs and reviewed alongside facilitators every eight weeks.

PTL

Sgt. Liam Patel

Royal Engineers veteran, 32 Engineer Regiment

“The structured ruck circuits meant I could drop my 1.5 mile run time from 11:42 to 10:08 while staying connected to a squad that understands the transition back to civvy street.”

Silhouette imagery used with participant consent to uphold MOD privacy guidance.

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Lt. Sophie McLeod

Royal Air Force Reservist, 504 (County of Nottingham) Sqn

“Mind-body Fridays helped me regain shoulder mobility after deployment. I’ve gone from five to 14 strict pull-ups and returned to leading drill nights with confidence.”

Participant statements are reconfirmed every quarter to ensure they remain accurate and representative.

Testimonials and statistics are refreshed at the end of each programme block (every eight weeks) so stories stay current and inclusive.

How You Can Help: Get Involved

Your involvement keeps these opportunities available for all.

Join a virtual challenge or fitness session.
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