Wild Strong exists to bring people outside to move more, together.

They focus on building strength for longevity, the sense of wellbeing from exercising outdoors and the joy that comes from being part of a community, something bigger than ourselves.

Their groups are equally focused on building strength for longevity, the sense of wellbeing from exercising outdoors and the joy that comes from being part of a great group of people.

They wanted to get stronger but they found gyms too stuffy, bootcamps too shouty, and an online workout never really stuck.

Their sessions are open to all and new joiners are always welcome.

At WildStrong, they focus on movements and skills for life.

Punching pads in a park might get you out of breath, but it won’t help you lift your suitcase off the conveyor belt.

They train brilliant people in beautiful rural settings, to help them be stronger, fitter and happier.

Their Pangbourne group offers weekly group classes, social prescribing, community workouts and workshops for teams held between the beautiful Little Bear Estate and the grounds of Pangbourne College.

By slowing down and experiencing nature, we can boost wellbeing & build personal resilience.

Their workshops focus on building skills and strength around everyday movements – from running and jumping to pulling, pushing and lifting – and equip clients with knowledge to make positive changes to their lifestyle.

The two-hour sessions start around a bonfire (if it’s winter) with a cup of tea. Through a series of peer coaching sessions and mini workouts, they teach about how to move more and build strength for life.

Finally, they finish back by the fire for a chat and croissant. 

By the end of a session clients will have gained a good understanding of how to incorporate more movement into their everyday lives and will have done all that in the beautiful outdoors, together.

Across the UK, children and young people lead increasingly sedentary lifestyles.

Reduced physical activity and less time spent outdoors is exacerbating childhood obesity and mental health issues.

Their Wildlings programme works with girls that feel excluded from sport.

They focus on creating supportive groups that enable girls to engage in physical activity. 

Through informal mentorship and peer coaching their group sessions build strength and confidence and allow girls to spend time together, outdoors. 

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