Building strength & friendships under an open sky
Meet Gill & Andrew
WildStrong started with a shared frustration. Andrew had spent years in the fitness industry, from personal training to strength and conditioning, before moving into public health. The more he worked across both worlds, the more obvious the gap became.
We know how to build strength, but we’re not very good at helping people access it in their everyday lives.
Gill came at it from a different angle, trying to find ways of moving that felt natural, sustainable, and social.
Together, we kept coming back to the same question: Why does fitness feel so disconnected from real life?
So we started experimenting training outside, using whatever was available and moving with other people instead of in isolation.
WildStrong is the result of that process. We are ever evolving and learning and working with different populations with complex barriers, but everything we do is grounded in the same idea:
Movement should be shared and open up our world.
Building support networks in our neighbourhoods
Our Story
WildStrong began as a grassroots initiative, evolving from a small group of friends seeking to get fitter outdoors into a thriving community.
Despite challenges like national lockdowns, our commitment to fostering strong friendships and stronger bodies under an open sky has remained unwavering. Read more…
How can we build movement into our daily lives?
Our Philosophy
We believe in integrating movement into daily life, focusing on practical fitness that enhances strength, mobility, and resilience.
Our peer coaching model empowers individuals to understand the 'why' behind each movement, and the ‘how’ that works for you. Read more…
Connection through movement and play
Our Manifesto
At WildStrong, we prioritise building strength and mobility for life, creating supportive communities, and connecting more with the outdoors.
We lift each other, our spirits, and sometimes even giant tractor tires, all under the open sky. Read more…
Our Values
Our core values include community, dedication, balance, growth, support, normalcy, and collaboration.
We strive to keep community and friendship at the heart of everything we do, dedicating ourselves to practical fitness that is achievable and maintainable. We believe in supporting each other to improve and gain new skills and confidence. Read more…
The Team
WildStrong is built on a foundation of community, the importance of social connection, and a deep understanding of movement.
Our team is made up of experienced coaches, educators, and public health advocates who are passionate about helping people move better and feel more confident in their bodies. Read more…
“I just love the classes. Last week we were playing with foam swords and this week we were playing football, it’s just so much fun! ”
Jean, 83