Business Enquirer Issue 126 | Warrior Fit | June 2024

MAKING HEALTH & WELLNESS ACCESSIBLE

Making Health & Wellness Accessible

Why the WarriorFit Approach to Fitness is Proven to Improve Your Life When it comes to starting or even reigniting a fitness journey, it can be hard to know where to begin. Sebastian Manthorpe, Founder and Owner of WarriorFit believes that he has perfected the best option - backed by research and accessible to all.

Currently based at The PlayBarn in Poringland, Norfolk, WarriorFit’s functional and wild approach to training means optimised gains.

“The fitness industry has become very overcomplicated, particularly with the rise of social media influencers trying to make money from quick fixes,” explained Sebastian, “our training programme aims to bring simplicity back to exercise,”.

Blending strength training, cardio, HIIT efforts, and mobility, WarriorFit ensures sessions are efficient, meaning commitment can be as little as a few sessions a week, but ultimately, consistency is key.

“We structure our programmes to train the body in the way it should work, so 60% of the session is lower body focussed as legs make up 60% of our muscle mass, followed by back, and then the chest,” said Sebastian, “ultimately, for effective training you need to know how to move your body safely, and do it consistently,”.

Making WarriorFit a unique experience, every session takes place outdoors, whatever the weather, “except in extreme lighting!” added Sebastian.

Sebastian Manthorpe, Founder and Owner of WarriorFit

“We know that being outdoors increases the benefits on your mental health by up to 28%. By combining this with exercise, you’re optimising the benefits of endorphins,” Sebastian continued, “not only that, it also has positive impacts on the immune system”.

At WarriorFit, they take a refreshing approach to training by replacing standard gym equipment with unconventional items like rocks, logs, and tyres for more dynamic movements. This innovative method removes the limitations often imposed by knowing the weight, fostering a greater challenge and engagement. While they embrace this unconventional style, they also recognise the value of traditional equipment like kettlebells and gymnastic rings, believing that each piece has its own unique purpose. WarriorFit seamlessly blends foundational exercise principles with enjoyment, ensuring that training is both effective and fun.

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“You don’t need to train in an expensive health club to see the benefits. Ultimately, as a species, we just need to be capable. We need to be able to play with children and walk up the stairs without getting out of breath. If you can relate to this, WarriorFit is the best place to start changing your life,” said Sebastian

Of course, exercise is only part of the picture when it comes to improving your health. With this in mind, Sebastian is in the process of developing a “Warrior Diet” which focuses on natural food sources and avoiding hyper-processed foods.

“I believe in balance, fun, and enjoyment. So, 80% of the time I encourage clients to eat natural, whole foods - if it grows naturally, eat it. However, 20% of the time, enjoy “naughty foods”. This is what helps to make a diet sustainable,” shared Sebastian, “I recommend avoiding hyperprocessed foods, think chocolate bars and crisps, because they contribute to the body’s inflammation”.

The Warrior Diet will offer food recommendations, including swapping processed sugar for natural sources such as maple syrup, honey, and dates.

“These are all things that can be found in a supermarket, so they’re simple swaps which are easily accessible,” he added.

By being accessible, Sebastian hopes that by encouraging improvements in people’s health, WarriorFit can also have a positive impact by alleviating some pressure on the UK’s healthcare system.

Strengthening WarriorFit’s vision of being an accessible health and wellness programme, Sebastian hopes to launch more central locations around the country, as well as franchise the WarriorFit model.

“We want to have WarriorFits in every corner of the country,” highlighted Sebastian.

Sebastian, who has a background in sport and fitness, has used himself as a “guinea pig” every step of the way, undergoing trial periods of everything WarriorFit offers and proving that it works.

“Commitment and consistency has helped me overcome challenges in life, and that’s what I want to share with others,” Sebastian said.

And whilst anyone can participate in WarriorFit, Sebastian thinks the programme appeals to those who love the outdoors, and those that are tough.

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“Toughness isn’t a physical attribute. Toughness is resilience. Toughness is to see a challenge and to take it on - come rain or shine,” he explained.

Breaking down barriers, however, Sebastian has built a training formula which is accessible and simple, and is at an enjoyable level.

Furthering its accessibility, WarriorFit also has an app, enabling users to book classes, track progress, and ask questions 24/7.

Amongst the benefits of WarriorFit is that clients will never outgrow the programme, thanks to the wide variety of equipment and variations of movement available.

“It's the best place to start and then the best place to grow, not only your physical but your mental health too,” said Sebastian.

To find out more about WarriorFit, and to sign up to your first class of many, visit: www.warriorfit4life.com.

Who knows, you may even end up competing at a WarriorFit Games in the future!