Meet Ollie Martin
An author, sports scientist and fitness coach, Ollie is passionate about the benefits of exercising outdoors. He founded WildFit Surrey so that everyone, of any age or fitness level, can have fun while training in an exhilarating rural setting.
Sports science
With a background in sport and a sports science degree, Ollie set up a personal training business and Take Shape gym here at Brewer Street in 2002, which he ran alongside the outdoor fitness centre. However, always a firm advocate of the benefits of exercising in the open air, he decided to close the door on the indoor gym and base all his coaching around the outside obstacle course. Hence our new name WildFit Surrey.
Five minutes with Ollie
1. What led you to develop WildFit Surrey?
As soon as I opened up a gym, I knew I wanted an outdoor space, and I’ve had that at the farm for more than 20 years. Exercising in the great outdoors has always been part of the idea.
2. Have sport and fitness always been part of your life?
Yes. I played rugby semi-professionally, then studied to be a sports scientist. I then worked in marketing and even though it was sports related, I couldn’t wait to get out from behind the desk and work in fitness again.
3. What would be your advice for anyone thinking about coming along to WildFit Surrey?
Just come and give it a go! Don’t worry about the weather, in fact that’s part of the experience and keeps things fresh; wear the right clothing; make the most of using nature as your gym; and most of all, enjoy yourself.
4. What has been your proudest career moment?
A: Opening and running a sustainable, outdoor movement space.
5. How would you sum up the WildFit Surrey experience?
A: It’s fun, natural and motivational. Time spent here really does lift the spirits and gives people a sense of freedom in a way that pounding a treadmill in a gym simply can’t.
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WILDFIT FOR EVERYONE
WildFit Surrey offers team building, wellness, fitness events, private hire for groups and individuals.
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!