Fitness blog
A collection of articles and insights into the ethos of WildFit Surrey, why we believe exercising in the outdoors is the best route to fitness, and a meet-up with some of the people who make this such a brilliant place.
Why is an obstacle course the best form of exercise?
The obstacle course includes all the areas of total body fitness, including strength, core stability, balance, power, speed, endurance, cardio and flexibility and posture.
My Uncommon Sense Approach to Health and Performance
Common sense, says fitness expert Ollie Martin, leads to fear and guilt. Uncommon sense empowers you to live a vital, ecstatic life. Here, he explains his uncommon sense approach, and why it's important to draw on our evolutionary roots when assessing modern-day health information.
Barefoot running – the naked truth
It may seem counter-intuitive, but exercising/moving (including running) barefoot is more efficient and puts less impact through the body than wearing shoes or trainers. If you fancy giving it a go, this blog by Ollie Martin is a must-read.
Born to run – while avoiding the pitfalls
WildFit Surrey founder Ollie Martin says running can be life-transforming and discusses why all runners should work on overall fitness to avoid injuries and weakness.
Maximise the benefits of exercising in the open air
WildFit Surrey founder Ollie Martin says we spend too much time indoors. Here he explains how to maximise the benefits of exercising in the open air and why it gets better results.
My WildFit Surrey
Sports therapist Alex, 57, started working with Ollie at WildFit Surrey two years ago. Here she shares how training at WildFit Surrey has helped her develop a whole range of health and well-being benefits.
WILDFIT FOR EVERYONE
WildFit Surrey offers individual and group circuit sessions, children’s activities, holistic retreats, teambuilding, events and much more.
Immerse yourself in nature as you run, climb, scramble and swing around our obstacle adventure. WildFit Surrey boosts fitness and provides a raft of wellbeing benefits. So come and de-stress while testing your physical ability among the trees!
Enjoy a sense of freedom that you can’t get from pounding a treadmill in a gym. Come and try our Outdoor Circuits and we guarantee you’ll have a good time.
“Training with Ollie will be nothing like you’ve ever done before and I can guarantee you’ll wish you had found it years ago!”
57-year-old sports therapist Alex
“I came here with my friends. We wanted to get fit and have a good time while doing it. Although it really challenged us, we laughed the whole way round. By the end we were both exhilarated and exhausted.”
Richard
Yoga and Nutritional Day Retreat –
Whether you are new to yoga or experienced this will be an invigorating day of practice and information with lots to take away.