Ace Army Fitness

Outdoor Fitness Courses

What is it?.

In general, it's an hour-long session which combines running, walking, strengthening exercises and partner or teamwork, based on the training exercises used by the army. Each class is divided into ability groups, and starts with a warm-up and ends with a cool-down and stretch.

Who is it for?.

Ace Army Fitness is for anyone wishing to improve their fitness, add variety to their training or simply for those who want to get outside and do something. Your current fitness level is unimportant.

What happens when I arrive for my first session?.

On your first session, you will be asked to complete a medical screening document for your own health and safety. The instructor will assist you and the whole process will take all of five minutes. This information enables our instructors to advise you and adapt exercises appropriate to your current health status. The information is strictly confidential and is held solely for purposes indicated.

After that, it’s on with the session. The nature of the training is such that, everyone is in it together so from the outset you won’t feel alone or isolated. The session will have a basic structure of, warm up, main training element, cool down, and stretch. The main element will last for approximately thirty to fifty minutes, and is adapted to suit different levels. Total session is one hour.

Go regularly.

A minimum of two training sessions per week will produce noticeable improvements and that’s what you’ve paid for. Less than this will produce improvement but much more slowly and sessions will not get easier very quickly. Missing a week of training through no fault of your own will sometimes happen but get back on board as soon as possible.

Disclaimer - (Management cannot guarantee results if you drink your own body weight in beer after each session. )

Bring a friend.

You'll be made very welcome and fit in very quickly if you come alone, but teaming up with a friend really helps especially when you may need a little extra persuasion to actually get to the class. It's worth linking up with someone in the group who has around the same level of fitness as you if you come alone. Keep good form.

Do the exercises correctly.

Quality is far better than quantity. (You'll find this out in quick time if you do one of the fitness test sessions and the instructor only accepts ten of your fifty press ups! ).

Know your limits.

Everyone has strengths and weaknesses. The best way to progress is to remain within safe limits for your current ability. Progress will come more quickly. The instructors are skilled at managing the levels and know when to push you and when to hold you back, but you must pay attention to your own body too.

Stay hydrated.

Drink. (Water please. ) Even in cold weather water is essential to well being and performance. So bring your water bottle.

Be prepared to get your hands dirty

What can we say? It’s outside, on the grass.

Dress appropriately.

Arrive more or less dressed to start. For the current season, training shoes, shorts /light leggings, a windproof /rainproof jacket if weather is inclement. You will warm up quickly! It s not that cold in the summer even here! Your instructor will advise all participants of what is most appropriate.